Howell, Michigan breaks ground on new social district
An empty lot won't be empty for long after the city of Howell, Michigan, broke ground Wednesday on its new social district in the downtown area.
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An empty lot won't be empty for long after the city of Howell, Michigan, broke ground Wednesday on its new social district in the downtown area.
The launch was a particularly special moment for those watching at Washtenaw Community College on Monday morning as they cheered on one of their own alumnae, Aisha Bowe.
For generations, debutante balls have marked a young woman's formal entrance into society, but in Detroit, that tradition has evolved into something much more meaningful.
A former Dawn Farm client who's found stability in his recovery is literally going the extra mile to give back to the organization he says gave him a second chance at life.
It's hard to imagine what life was like more than 100 years ago, but the Kirkland House in Livingston County, Michigan, alongside a chapel, a barbershop and even a schoolhouse, means you don't have to use your imagination.
Attorneys representing the residents say while they should be entitled to a new place to live at Arbor One's expense, it hasn't been that easy unless their case goes to a judge.
Lori's Voice is a nonprofit organization based in Ottawa County, Michigan. It is on a mission to make a difference, and the newest recipients of their kindness are based in West Bloomfield for the Gray family.
Since Giving Blueday started back in 2014, the University of Michigan has raised nearly $50 million from more than 100,000 individual donations.
Detroit's Corktown welcomed more than 80,000 people for the 67th annual St. Patrick's Parade Sunday afternoon.
Detroit leaders are looking for resident input on how the city plans to spend federal funds to improve housing and infrastructure in response to major flooding in 2023.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan presented his budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which will begin on July 1, 2025.
Giving back to a community that's given so much to community activist Teresa Moon, who is well known along 8 Mile Road in Detroit.
Tateona Williams has been living in a shelter for the past few weeks. On Wednesday, the city of Detroit and the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries provided a home for free for a year.
In the one week since a water main break flooded more than 400 homes in southwest Detroit, many residents are still struggling to figure out what to do next.
It claims that between December 2024 and February 2025 the City of Ypsilanti condemned 18 of the 19 buildings across three Arbor One complexes.
People against the plan say they're concerned about flooding, unstable soil and the environmental impacts of the project.
The owner of Beal Properties says he's working to change this complex's reputation, starting by listening to those who live here.
The Southwest Detroit community is coming together to help those impacted by Monday's water main break.
Students say it still takes the strength of a Spartan to look back on that day.
Parents on both sides of the issue say the debate is tearing their community apart, and they're tired of the division it has caused.
Judge Greg Mathis is a household name respected worldwide, but it has been a journey to get to this point.
The Detroit Department of Neighborhoods is growing once again and is seeking the next generation of local leaders through its Shadow Program.
A community in Macomb County offered support to an elderly man during the harsh winter.
Before the sun set and the candle was lit on the first night of Hanukkah, members of the Jewish faith were up early Wednesday morning to help others.
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen served meals to the community and gave out special gift bags on Christmas.
In Michigan, over 125 cities and counties use automated license plate readers to help law enforcement locate missing people and catch criminals.
Residents spoke out during Monday's Ann Arbor City Council meeting in favor of the city limiting access for federal immigration operations.
A primary election is taking place Tuesday for a Michigan state Senate seat that has been vacant for over a year.
A water pipe burst and flooded part of a Detroit community services building on Woodward Avenue early Tuesday.
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
La'Bron Brinkley said he found Johnathan in the bathtub, playing with toys, unbothered, but most importantly, safe.
After fighting in federal court to reduce repayment, former Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick agreed to pay $823,649.09 in restitution to the city, more than the $155,000 he claimed he owed.
A water pipe burst and flooded part of a Detroit community services building on Woodward Avenue early Tuesday.
In Michigan, over 125 cities and counties use automated license plate readers to help law enforcement locate missing people and catch criminals.
Residents spoke out during Monday's Ann Arbor City Council meeting in favor of the city limiting access for federal immigration operations.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
The latest partial government shutdown is disrupting the release of closely watched economic data.
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout.
Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
A burst water pipe caused extensive flooding in the basement and first floor of 7375 Woodward Ave., Detroit, a building that houses one of the Franklin Wright Settlement service locations along with Youthville Detroit.
Authorities are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie of Tucson, Arizona, as she was reported missing over the weekend and officers believe she did not leave her home willingly. Guthrie is the mother of NBC's "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
A chaotic scene unfolded Monday morning in Hazel Park when agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency pursued and then arrested a man outside of an Amazon warehouse.
Ann Arbor City Council discussed its policy on non-cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick worked out a restitution deal on lingering legal matters. Weather and other top stories.
A colder start to Wednesday