Detroit Schools Report Great Turnout First 2 Days
If the first couple of days are any indication, attendance at Detroit Public Schools is at an all-time high.
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If the first couple of days are any indication, attendance at Detroit Public Schools is at an all-time high.
The Detroit Public Schools district says it has reached an agreement in principle with its unions on a bonus program for employees tied to the district's financial performance
Officials from the city of Detroit and Detroit Public Schools are celebrating the grand opening of the new Mumford High School with a ribbon cutting ceremony and back pack giveaway on Tuesday.
Students were introduced to the Detroit Public School's Blue Door Mascot during the annual back to school parade on Wednesday.
Back to school shopping has been made easier for 900 Detroit families.
The Detroit school district is putting on events at four schools highlighting a range of ethnic groups within the system.
The Martin Luther King High School marching band, the flag and dance team all performed as workers put 300 square feet of a blue "I'm In" t-shirt on the Spirit of Detroit statue.
The Detroit Board of Education cannot regain control over 15 school transferred to the state, but the elected body does have academic control in the district, a judge ruled Tuesday.
The Detroit Public School year will kick off with some good news: overall crime was down last year on DPS campuses.
The Michigan Department of Education is out with its latest assessment. Where do your neighborhood schools stand?
The president of the American Federation of Teachers says anti-labor campaigns around the country threaten teachers' well-being and the group's "very existence as a union."
It's a major community partnership that will benefit more than a dozen Detroit Public Schools and their surrounding neighborhoods.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says he welcomes Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to help stabilize Detroit neighborhoods near city schools.
A new contract imposed by a state-appointed overseer requires Detroit school teachers to pay far more for their dental care and reduces their life insurance benefits without a salary hike, a union leader said Tuesday, blasting the cost-cutting plan as a "farce."
If it was a legitimate fundraising effort, students would be clearly identifiable with their school and adult representatives.
The 85-year-old Mackenzie High school on Detroit's west side is finally coming down.
The public is getting a chance to comment on the state-managed Detroit Public Schools' proposed $784 million budget for 2012-13.
The proposed Detroit Public Schools budget, which include the closing of nine schools, cuts overall expenditures by $250 million.
Detroit School Board President Lamar Lemons says the State failed to reform the Detroit school system, and Detroiters are paying the price.
DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts is hopeful that the two sides can come together on a new deal.
The Detroit Public Schools district has lost millions of dollars in state aid after attendance fell below 75 percent on 10 days during the 2010-11 school year.
Dalyia won the chance of a lifetime -- a full-ride at the prestigious Joyce Ivy Foundation to study over the summer at Cornell University. She still needs help with transportation.
Over 300 Detroit Public School students with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher will be honored Tuesday night at the 28th Annual Excellence Awards Banquet. Ten students with perfect 4.0 GPAs will also be honored.
The district purchased 40,000 Netbook computers, and some students will get to take them home.
They have a host of demands, they don't regret walking out and they vow to continue to fight for change.
Priority Waste's CEO apologized for recent trash-collection issues and outlined plans to improve service in a letter to the company's Metro Detroit customers.
In his Tuesday evening post, President Trump said he personally informed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the approval and that she was "very grateful."
One of the largest outages was centered near 12 Mile and Dequindre roads in Warren.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's transmission tower, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
An extreme heat warning remains in effect on Wednesday for southeast Michigan, with dangerously high temperatures and heat index values of 105 to 110.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
Priority Waste's CEO apologized for recent trash-collection issues and outlined plans to improve service in a letter to the company's Metro Detroit customers.
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
In his Tuesday evening post, President Trump said he personally informed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the approval and that she was "very grateful."
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's transmission tower, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Southeast and Mid-Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the origin and cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
President Trump said there was progress on Wednesday as U.S. and Iranian officials resumed talks in Qatar, via mediators. Natalie Brand reports.
Thousands of Metro Detroit residents were left without power overnight and into Wednesday morning after an outage that began Tuesday evening during a stretch of dangerous summer heat.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was found in a restroom at the Electric Forest festival on June 28.
The Great American State Fair is taking place in Washington D.C., with pavilions and cultural exhibitions from the country's states and territories. CBS News has this report.