A look into Dr. Ossian Sweet
Dr. Ossian Sweet was a prominent African American medical doctor who moved into an all-White neighborhood on Garland and Charlevoix on Detroit's east side.
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Dr. Ossian Sweet was a prominent African American medical doctor who moved into an all-White neighborhood on Garland and Charlevoix on Detroit's east side.
The Detroit Police Department confirmed the Feb. 18 arrest in Clinton Township. The officer has been placed on administrative duty pending investigation by internal affairs.
As you journey through this exhibit, you see the struggle rarely stops the artist, just as oppression hasn't stopped Black people from doing, creating and making history.
A popular restaurant and butcher shop in Detroit is opening its first location outside of the city in the spring.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in searching for a 16-year-old girl who hasn't been seen since Monday.
The boathouse was deemed "structurally unsound" in August 2022. Issues include a collapsed floor, caved-in roof, peeling exterior stucco, and deteriorated steel and concrete structural members.
Trains won't be running through it; instead, it'll be an innovation hub for Ford, who made the date official early Tuesday morning.
A Detroit woman is charged with second-degree child abuse and reckless driving after prosecutors say she allowed her nieces and nephew to hang out of the car window as she was driving.
A Detroit man has been charged with armed robbery after he allegedly pointed a fake gun at a Grosse Pointe Farms grocery store, which led to a lockdown at a school in the area.
Michigan Central Station is set to reopen on June 6.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating 17-year-old Yoselin Gonzalez, who was last seen on Saturday, Feb. 17.
On Tuesday, the Detroit City Council will vote on whether to green-light tax breaks for a project that would change the New Center neighborhood in the coming years.
Wayne State University pushed back its enrollment deposit deadline to assist students as they face delays with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
In 2019, the organization Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control started "Detroit Dog-Ventures."
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they search for a suspect who assaulted a woman at a gas station last month.
Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was found dead inside a vehicle early Friday morning on Detroit's east side.
The United Auto Workers is threatening a strike at Ford's most profitable plant if local contract issues aren't resolved by next week.
Teamsters announced that workers at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery have voted to authorize a strike two weeks after their contract expired.
The singer and actress will perform at 8 p.m. on July 31 at the Little Caesars Arena. Tickets will go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. on Feb. 23.
Detroit police are examining security following the Kansas City Chiefs parade tragedy ahead of the NFL draft. Chief James White is confident in the plan with tech, patrols, and covert measures.
General Motors is adding about 350,000 miles (563,000 kilometers) of roadways in the U.S and Canada to the area where drivers can use the company's "Super Cruise" partially automated driving system.
Ford's top executive says that last fall's contentious United Auto Workers strike changed the company's relationship with the union to the point where it will "think carefully" about where it builds future vehicles.
Automaker Stellantis on Thursday reported a 13% decrease in net profits in the second half of 2023 due to the impact of strikes in North America, its profit center, as it heads into a year it expects to be "turbulent."
This Valentine's Day, more people may have opted for a romantic meal at home. The new U.S. inflation report shows that food prices across the board are still stubbornly high, but restaurant prices are climbing faster than grocery store prices.
The exhibit, called "Concrete Canvas: Celebrating History, Present, and Future of Public Art in Detroit," will be showcased in the museum's Center Stage beginning Feb. 17.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
A female is dead and a male is in custody after a crash in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday that followed a police chase, according to law enforcement.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
Justin Verlander's long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers has been put on hold.
Three teenagers are accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old Detroit man on the city's west side Monday night, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Members of the Detroit Police Department on Friday night responded to areas in and around downtown's Campus Martius Park where large crowds gathered.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A female is dead and a male is in custody after a crash in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday that followed a police chase, according to law enforcement.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
Justin Verlander's long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers has been put on hold.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.