The United Methodist Church voted for LGBT inclusion — what's next
The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
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The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
The Archdiocese of Detroit released new guidance for parishes and churches regarding gender identity.
Ortonville has once again denied a permit for a June pride event in the village. Organizers of Abigail's Pride Festival said they are now working on a backup plan for their third annual event.
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
For two years, the nonprofit Abigail's Pride has held its annual pride festival in the town of Ortonville. The turnout has attracted hundreds of people.
Jurors convicted Daqua Lameek Ritter of a hate crime for the murder of a woman referred to as "Dime Doe."
LGBT Detroit was born out of necessity. The group is more than just the space to be free. As one of the longest-running Black organizations of its kind, it's also about advocacy.
New Michigan laws take effect Tuesday, Feb. 13. They include gun safety, right-to-work repeal, prevailing wage, clean energy laws and more.
Happening Saturday near Detroit's Palmer Park, a coat drive for what organizers say are the most marginalized members of the LGBTQ community.
Michigan's first LGBTQ+ commission has been officially formed.
In July, Russ Gordon and Cathy Stackpoole lost their position on the Hamtramck Human Relations Commission after raising a Pride flag on Joseph Campau Avenue.
V Martin, who prefers they/them pronouns, not only wants to help people feel confident but comfortable as well.
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
Corktown Health, once a place for the LGBT community to receive medical services during the AIDS pandemic, is now a one-stop shop for health resources for all people in the community.
In response to the Hamtramck City Council's ban on Pride flags on city property, a nonprofit theater is launching a festival supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
The Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce has a lot to celebrate.
In particular, transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming users are subject to hate speech and harassment on social media, the report found.
The Michigan Supreme Court is considering a new rule for courts across our state, requiring the option for preferred pronouns in court proceedings.
Motor City Pride returned to downtown Detroit this weekend, with thousands of festival goers flooding Hart Plaza.
Alantae Martin says his sister Ashia Davis had finished nursing school and was to begin her new job this week.
A local nonprofit is working to raise awareness and support Detroit's LGBTQ culture through education and programming.
The agency said that blood donor eligibility will now be based on an individual's personal risks.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Thursday codifying LGBTQ protections into the state's civil rights law, permanently outlawing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in the state.
A Lapeer County librarian is facing criticism over what some people call an inappropriate book that's on the shelves at the public library.
Michigan senators voted Wednesday to expand the state's civil rights law to include the LGBTQ community and prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
This new office makes community violence intervention efforts officially part of the city.
Police in Lapeer, Michigan, are still searching for answers after fence spikes were found at two playgrounds.
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
A Shelby Township man faces up to life in prison on each of four counts first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
A Michigan Lottery player won a $3.98 million Lotto 47 jackpot Saturday by picking all six numbers that were drawn, lottery officials said.
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
Police in Lapeer, Michigan, are still searching for answers after fence spikes were found at two playgrounds.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
This new office makes community violence intervention efforts officially part of the city.
A Michigan Lottery player won a $3.98 million Lotto 47 jackpot Saturday by picking all six numbers that were drawn, lottery officials said.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
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.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
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.
WNBA player Kara Braxton, who won two championship titles with the Detroit Shock, has died.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
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.
Midtown Detroit Inc. is giving a look at the final design concepts for the Peterboro streetscape project.
Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton, who played with the Detroit Shock and other teams, dies at age 43.
Team USA wrapped up the Winter Olympics with a historic 33 medals.
U.S. citizen who are currently in Mexico are urged to shelter in place as violence erupted following the death of a cartel leader. The violence has resulted in many flights being delayed until the end of the week.
More than 41 million people are under blizzard warnings as a historic winter storm slammed the northeast and mid-Atlantic.