"Homeless Bill of Rights" looks to protect the unhoused, enhance rights in Michigan
Upwards of 8,500 people are unhoused and living on the streets of Michigan each night.
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Upwards of 8,500 people are unhoused and living on the streets of Michigan each night.
Detroit police are seeing more people calling them during a mental health crisis. They've broken a record so far this year.
The office helps with everything from completing vital documents to employment assistance and finding housing leads.
What first began as an idea in her grandmother's basement, has turned into thousands of homemade meals for the homeless in Detroit, led by The Helping Handzzz founder Nadine Daoud.
A call to action for homelessness, Covenant House Michigan is hosting its seventh annual young professional sleep out.
On Friday, a group of people in Detroit will sleep outside in solidarity to raise awareness for youth facing homelessness.
The renovations will expand the shower area for more privacy, offer more restaurant-style lighting and atmosphere in the kitchen, and redevelop the greenery on the grounds.
The Sterling Heights event is a fundraiser for the Capuchin Ministries, which includes the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Solanus Casey Center, Seraphic Mass Association, Capuchin Retreat, and Father Solanus Guild.
The Maya Angelou Village will house survivors of teen pregnancy, violence and homelessness.
The Neighborhood Service Organization is taking a holistic approach to assisting unsheltered residents.
The Home Depot Foundation announced the transformation of 60 transitional units into permanent housing units for veterans experiencing homelessness in Detroit.
A great need impacting thousands in Metro Detroit is the lack of food. The organization is working to fulfill that need with the Bed and Bread Club.
The founder of Home of Serenity says after two years, her shelter is finally getting the fix it needs.
A women's shelter is closed after cold temperatures burst multiple pipes, heavily damaging the building.
The Detroit Public Library invited people inside to help deal with the frigid temperatures
The centers are open now through March 31 and protect from cold weather, hot meals, showers, sleeping accommodations, and housing assistance services to residents experiencing homelessness.
The Detroit Phoenix Center is working to break the cycle of generational poverty and youth homelessness with a campaign to get youth off the streets.
It starts with a pile of used potato chip bags and ends with desperately needed sleeping bags to help Detroit's homeless face the brutal winter.
Starting Nov. 16, Detroit's TCF Center will open to the homeless.
Behind the headlines of poverty and grit, Detroit has sprouted a surprisingly vibrant food scene.
The dinner will take place on March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Center Marriot. It is an event to celebrate the success of young women.
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Johnny Bobbitt received worldwide praise after he gave a stranded motorist in Philadelphia his last $20 so she could get gas last year.
A man was found dead as crews searched amid a house fire on Longview Street, the Detroit Fire Department said.
Detroit has earned credit rating upgrades from S&P Global and Moody's Ratings, city officials said.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
An Indianapolis-area fire department crew is getting attention on social media for rescuing a deer from flooded waters.
Residents of Auburn Hills are invited to pick up bottled water supplies left over from the response to the May 10 water main break.
From shifting interests among young workers to rising costs for employers, both teens and small businesses say this summer's job market looks different.
Traffic on I-94 in the Ann Arbor area was shut down for hours Thursday because of a crash involving a truck carrying hazardous materials.
A man was found dead as crews searched amid a house fire on Longview Street, the Detroit Fire Department said.
Detroit has earned credit rating upgrades from S&P Global and Moody's Ratings, city officials said.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Muslims around the world, including in Southeast Michigan, are celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, on Wednesday.
After forensic evidence appeared to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where Lynette Hooker was the night she disappeared, U.S. investigators are renewing their search in the Bahamas.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
The 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returns to the streets of downtown Detroit on Friday, May 29.
Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Vaughn Grissom hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
The trophy design for the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix features the city's well-know “Spirit of Detroit” monument.
Aaron Smith from the Pistons Academy Summer Camp gives a preview of what this year's summer camp participants will learn about the game of basketball.
Detroit has earned improved credit ratings from both Moody’s and S&P.
An Indiana fire department rescued a baby deer from a flooded road.
Michigan Science Center will host a series of summer camps for children in grades K-5, scheduled from June 22 through August 14.