Gas Prices Soar 21% Amid Trump's War on Iran
Gas prices surged 21% in March as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz, sending Michigan drivers past $4 a gallon.
By Detroit.co Staff |
POLITICS
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Mary Sheffield's First 100 Days as Detroit Mayor
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield hits 100 days in office. Here's what she's accomplished on housing, youth, seniors, and the city's $3 billion budget.
By Detroit.co Staff |
Detroit Needs a Real Plan to Protect Immigrant Neighbors
From a teen detained on a field trip to families too afraid to leave home, Detroit's immigrant communities face a growing crisis demanding action.
By Detroit.co Staff |
Detroit Police Name Boyfriend as Person of Interest in Caitlin Tressler Case
Detroit police named Caitlin Tressler's boyfriend a person of interest after the 36-year-old vanished from her Web Street home on March 27.
By Detroit.co Staff |
Detroit's Grandmont-Rosedale Gets $20M Senior Housing Project
Minock Park Place brings 42 affordable senior housing units and a new Mexican restaurant to Grand River Avenue in Detroit's Grandmont-Rosedale neighborhood.
By Detroit.co Staff |
Detroit Launches Programs to Boost Population and Homeownership
Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils Make Detroit Home and Down Payment Assistance to reverse population decline and grow homeownership in Detroit.
By Detroit.co Staff |
Detroit Adding Text-to-Pay Parking and App Upgrades
Detroit's Municipal Parking Department is rolling out Text-to-Pay meters and a multi-modal trip planning upgrade to the ParkDetroit app.
By Detroit.co Staff |
Women in Ministry: Detroit's Black Church Leaders Speak Out
Three Detroit Black church leaders discuss the barriers women in ministry face and the collaborative efforts building support networks for female faith leaders.
By Nina Vasquez |
Air Quality & Cumulative Pollution in Southwest Detroit
Southwest Detroit residents face 58 pollution sources within miles of their homes. Here's what cumulative impact means and why it matters for your health.
By Nina Vasquez |
Sheffield's State of the City: EVery Neighborhood Deserves Investment
Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City address at Mumford High School, pledging neighborhood-first investment across all of Detroit.
By Nina Vasquez |
Detroit Students Ride City Buses Free Under New Program
Detroit's Ride and Rise pilot program lets students show their ID and ride DDOT buses for free, launching Wednesday to combat chronic absenteeism.
By Nina Vasquez |
Detroit Schools Hiring Student Influencers to Boost Enrollment
Detroit Public Schools plans to pay 23 high school students $250/month to create social media content promoting their schools to prospective families.
By Nina Vasquez |
Detroit Mayor Sheffield's State of the City: Housing & Safety
Mayor Mary Sheffield delivers her first State of the City address at Mumford High School, focusing on housing, public safety, and neighborhood investment.
By Nina Vasquez |
Detroit 2026-2027 Budget Hearings: What to Know
Mayor Mary Sheffield's $3B Detroit budget proposal includes a property tax cut, transit funding, and raises for city workers. Here's what to know.
By Nina Vasquez |
Trump Voted by Mail but Wants to Ban It for Most Americans
Trump voted by mail in Florida's special election while pushing to ban it nationally. His four-word explanation: 'Because I'm president.'
By Nina Vasquez |
DPD Chief Defends ShotSpotter: 256 Arrests in Detroit
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison urged City Council to renew ShotSpotter, citing 256 arrests and 114 shooting victims potentially saved in one year.
By Nina Vasquez |
Detroit 36th District Court Seeks $1.8M Budget Boost
Chief Judge McConico says Detroit's 36th District Court needs $1.8M more than proposed, citing a civil case surge and below-living-wage employees.
By Nina Vasquez |
Detroit Council Urges Wayne County Tax Foreclosure Moratorium
Detroit City Council voted to urge Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree to seek a state moratorium on property tax foreclosures for owner-occupied homes.
By Nina Vasquez |
Michigan GOP Endorses Lloyd for Attorney General, Forlini for SECretary of State
Michigan Republican Party endorses Matt Lloyd for attorney general and Bob Forlini for secretary of state ahead of 2026 elections to challenge Democratic incumbents.
By Nina Vasquez |
Detroit Council Pushes Wayne County Tax Foreclosure Moratorium
Detroit City Council urges Wayne County to pause tax foreclosures on occupied homes, citing displacement of Black homeowners and neighborhood destabilization.
By Nina Vasquez |
Monroe Schools Suspend AD for Supporting Trans Student
Monroe Public Schools placed Athletic Director Chet Hesson on paid leave after he expressed support for a transgender student facing harassment.
By Nina Vasquez |
Whitmer Signs Bill Preserving Licenses for 5,000 Michigan Doctors
Gov. Whitmer signed House Bill 5455 renewing Michigan's multistate medical licensure compact, saving licenses for roughly 5,000 doctors hours before expiration.
By Nina Vasquez |
No Kings Protests Sweep Michigan in Nationwide Demonstrations
Thousands of Michiganders join the third wave of No Kings protests across Detroit, Lansing, and communities statewide, demanding elected officials answer to citizens.
By Nina Vasquez |
Hamtramck Mayoral Ballots to Be Counted After Court Ruling
Michigan court orders election officials to tabulate 37 uncounted ballots from Hamtramck's 2026 mayoral primary that could change the race outcome.
By Nina Vasquez |
Senate HELP Committee Debates College Athlete Employee Status
The Senate HELP Committee heard testimony on college sports reform, with debate centering on whether student-athletes should be classified as employees.
By Nina Vasquez |
Senate Negotiates DHS Funding as Airport Lines Grow
Senate negotiators trade proposals on DHS funding while unpaid TSA officers call out sick, causing growing airport security delays nationwide.
By Nina Vasquez |
No Kings Protests: What Comes Next for the Movement?
Millions are expected at No Kings protests nationwide. But organizers and political scientists are asking: do massive demonstrations actually change anything?
By Nina Vasquez |
Barack Obama Leadership Academy Faces Closure in Detroit
Detroit's Barack Obama Leadership Academy faces closure after school board members signal they won't renew the charter school's contract beyond June 30.
By Nina Vasquez |
Michigan Party Conventions Pick SECretary of State, Attorney General
Michigan is one of three states where party delegates, not voters, select nominees for secretary of state and attorney general through conventions.
By Nina Vasquez |
Michigan's $261M Failed Megafactory Plan Revealed
Michigan spent $261 million demolishing homes for a megafactory that never materialized. Now the state seeks $150 million more for similar projects.
By Nina Vasquez |
Detroit Adding 312 Speed Humps in 2026 Across 230 Streets
Detroit will install 312 speed humps on 230 residential streets in 2026, marking 10 years and over 11,400 total installations since the program launched.
By Nina Vasquez |
Gordie Howe Bridge Bike & Pedestrian Path Will Be Toll-Free
Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge toll-free, but valid ID is still required for border crossing.
By Nina Vasquez |
Michigan Sues DHS Over ICE Detention Center in Romulus
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Romulus file federal lawsuit to block conversion of warehouse into ICE detention facility near Detroit.
By Nina Vasquez |
Michigan Democrats Oppose Voter ID Ballot Proposal
Michigan Democratic Party formally opposes proposed ballot measure requiring photo ID for voting, calling it voter suppression ahead of 2026 elections.
By Nina Vasquez |
Teen's DIY Pothole Repair in Dearborn Heights Goes Viral
A Dearborn Heights teenager's viral video of filling a pothole with cold-patch asphalt sparked city response and renewed debate over road maintenance funding.
By Marcus Cole |
Romulus Joins Lawsuit Against ICE Detention Facility
Romulus City Council votes to join lawsuit against DHS over ICE detention facility plans, challenging federal authority over local zoning and land use controls.
By Nina Vasquez |
Mary Sheffield Named Rising Star by EMILYs List
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, the city's first woman mayor, has been nominated for EMILYs List's Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award.
By Nina Vasquez |
Michigan Public Notice Changes Threaten Transparency
Michigan House Republicans explore stripping newspapers of legally mandated public notice role, raising transparency concerns about government control.
By James Okafor |
Benson Proposes Stricter Data Center Safeguards in Michigan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson unveils new requirements to regulate data centers, addressing energy consumption and community concerns.
By Nina Vasquez |
Nessel Demands 85% Cut to DTE Gas Rate Hike
Michigan AG Dana Nessel seeks major reduction to DTE Energy's $237.5M natural gas rate increase, calling it 'bloated and unjustified.'
By Nina Vasquez |
Detroit City Council Advances Data Center Moratorium
Detroit City Council voted 6-2 to advance a moratorium on new data center development, pausing approvals while the city reviews its policy framework.
By Nina Vasquez |
Selfridge Air Show 2026 Canceled Due to Military Operations
Selfridge Air National Guard Base cancels 2026 Open House and Air Show, citing operational and readiness requirements amid Iran operations.
By Nina Vasquez |
Michigan Democrats Attack Rogers Over Gordie Howe Bridge
Democrats launch first 2026 Senate ad targeting Mike Rogers for his opposition to the Gordie Howe Bridge and ties to the Moroun family.
By Nina Vasquez |
Detroit Mayor Duggan Delivers State of the City Address, Highlights Neighborhood Investment
Mayor Duggan announces $500 million Neighborhoods Forward Initiative to expand Detroit investment beyond downtown, targeting 15 communities over five years.
By Nina Vasquez |