Detroit block party connects families with life-changing resources
Just in time for the back-to-school season, a Detroit block party is doing more than bringing music, games and food to the community.
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Just in time for the back-to-school season, a Detroit block party is doing more than bringing music, games and food to the community.
For weeks, Michigan lawmakers have blown past deadline after deadline to pass a new budget, while the state is on the brink of a government shutdown. One point of contention is education funding.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
Brilliant Detroit, a community-based resource hub, has locations in the Detroit area that provide education, health, family support, and community-building services for children age 8 and younger and their families. Here's a look at what they do.
Math instructors from Mathnasium shared activities that parents can do with their children to help ease students into a back to school mindset and reinforce skills they'll be using in the classroom.
Making Spirits Bright began when executive director Maria Dismondy noticed a need in Detroit.
Families with limited household income can request free or reduced-price school meals on a case-by-case, application basis.
The Michigan state budget is at a standstill, and without it, school officials say they don't know how much money they can bank on.
The Michigan Senate introduced a bill aimed at better identifying students who are not attending school after three children were found abandoned in Pontiac earlier this year.
Michigan's K-12 districts are scrambling to confirm available funding and make budget decisions for their breakfast and lunch programs.
Michigan teacher salaries are too low and need to be increased to address recruiting and retention gaps, a recent report says.
Niche has released its list of the best public and private high schools and school districts in every state.
District officials say they're in limbo about the funding they'll receive because state lawmakers haven't finalized the budget, with the clock ticking down to the first day of school.
Friday's Stuff the Bus event is the Livingston Educational Service Agency's 24th annual effort to make sure all kids in Livingston County have what they need when they go back to school.
Dozens of dairy cattle are on the move at Michigan State University.
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.
Currently, 24 states require some form of cursive to be taught in public schools.
After you check out your book at the AADL, soon you'll be able to stay and shop at a couple local businesses without having to leave.
A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of Duty is arguing that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting.
Americans are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year out of concern over tariffs, according to a new study.
Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design traces its origins to the former Lewis Business College.
A group of middle school students will learn the ways of Esports in Eastern Michigan University's first summer youth camp.
Despite that uncertainty, budget and education experts said classes will begin as scheduled this fall-- but certain programs could be on the chopping block.
Attorneys claim Harbaugh and others knew that Weiss was seen viewing private information on a computer in December 2022, but still allowed him to continue working as co-offensive coordinator.
Former University of Michigan President Santa Ono will not return to a faculty position after he pursued the presidential role at the University of Florida and was rejected.
A federal lawsuit says the University of Michigan wrongly denied in-state tuition to the son of a Foreign Service officer and a USAID employee who declared Ann Arbor as their permanent home while stationed abroad.
Diesel and gas prices jumped again in Michigan and the U.S. in the past 24 hours, with diesel costs smashing previous records.
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting on Tuesday in a Pontiac home.
Republican Mike Rogers is defending his decision not to attend a Sept. 15 televised event in the U.S. Senate race, saying he never agreed to participate and accusing the moderator of favoritism.
Diesel and gas prices jumped again in Michigan and the U.S. in the past 24 hours, with diesel costs smashing previous records.
A federal lawsuit says the University of Michigan wrongly denied in-state tuition to the son of a Foreign Service officer and a USAID employee who declared Ann Arbor as their permanent home while stationed abroad.
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
There are plenty of Halloween-themed events to choose from this fall in Metro Detroit. Here's a list.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Over the last six years or so, the DNR has been installing these viewers at different parks across Michigan, basically one by one.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
The Detroit Red Wings will start training camp this week with leaders of the front office and the team in limbo.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The Detroit Lions know they are asking a lot of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The Belle Isle Ballfield at Belle Isle Park is getting renovations and updates that include a scoreboard, new bleachers and custom-designed dugouts. CBS Detroit has this look.
More than 400 students who attend the Detroit Lions Academy in Detroit got a warm welcome back to class on Tuesday with backpack giveaways and representatives from the Detroit Lions organization.
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate after a news helicopter owned by the NBC station in Los Angeles crashed while on assignment to cover a deadly bus crash. Two of those killed were the news crew on the flight. CBS News has this report.
Beverly Hills has imposed limits on e-bikes. Deputies are investigating the fatal shooting of a 3-year-old boy in Pontiac. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Happy Hump Day Fam! Looking at mostly cloudy skies with a few showers and thunderstorms scattered today. High 73°. Tomorrow and Friday a bit of sun, then showers return for the weekend.