Detroit Opens 5 Cooling Centers Amid The Extreme HeatA mask must be worn while inside the cooling centers to protect against the coronavirus.
Unlock Michigan Is Canvassing To Challenge Governor Whitmer’s Emergency PowersThe group, Unlock Michigan, is planning to collect as many signatures as possible to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer's powers.
Councilmember James Tate Speaks On Staffer Killed In An Apparent Murder-SuicideA brilliant mind, gone too soon. That’s how 30-year-old DeAndree Watson is being remembered by his District One team.
Local News
GM vs. FCA: Appeals Court Overturns Ruling To Have CEOs MeetIn the midst of General Motors and Fiat Chrysler's legal battle, a new ruling now overturns a judge's order.
Detroit Opens 5 Cooling Centers Amid The Extreme HeatA mask must be worn while inside the cooling centers to protect against the coronavirus.
Unlock Michigan Is Canvassing To Challenge Governor Whitmer’s Emergency PowersThe group, Unlock Michigan, is planning to collect as many signatures as possible to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer's powers.
Councilmember James Tate Speaks On Staffer Killed In An Apparent Murder-SuicideA brilliant mind, gone too soon. That’s how 30-year-old DeAndree Watson is being remembered by his District One team.
Clinton Township Police Warn Residents Of Alligator On The LoosePolice say if you spot the alligator, do not approach it. Instead contact animal control at 586-469-5115 or the police department.
MDOT: Bridge Work To Close Coolidge Highway Under I-75 ThursdayThursday, crews will be pouring a new deck on the southbound I-75 bridge over Coolidge Highway.
Politics
Group To Start Veto-Proof Drive To Repeal Whitmer's PowersOrganizers said Monday they will begin collecting voter signatures within days for a veto-proof measure that would repeal a law that has given Gov. Gretchen Whitmer broad emergency powers during the pandemic.
Organization Drops Lawsuit Over Dead, Duplicate Registered VotersAn Indiana public interest group named the Public Interest Legal Foundation has dropped a lawsuit it filed in federal court last December. The suit alleged that Detroit had duplicate and dead voter registrations.
Catholic Conference Applauds SCOTUS Decision Against Blaine AmendmentsThe Court found unconstitutional that state's policy to prohibit religious schools from equal access to a public education benefit.
Governor Whitmer Spends Friday Working In Grand Rapids SalonMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer brought her “Work With Whitmer” tour to Grand Rapids. Whitmer visited two businesses that opened under the “MI Safe Start Program.”
Business
Michigan Small Business Restart Program To Provide $100 Million In GrantsThe program will provide grants to small businesses around Michigan working to recover from the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 virus.
Detroit Ranked No. 17 Most Valuable City In America, Study SaysWhat are the most valuable cities in America? To find out, LendingTree analyzed the total value of residential real estate in American cities.
Healthcare Hiring Going Strong in DetroitDetroit's health care industry is experiencing strong job growth. Local employers posted 92 new jobs over the past week and 358 in the last month, more than any other local industry, according to ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace.
Entertainment
Country Rocker Charlie Daniels Dies At Age 83He played himself in the 1980 John Travolta movie "Urban Cowboy" and was closely identified with the rise of country music generated by that film.
Jay-Z's 'Made in America Festival' Canceled Due To CoronavirusIn a statement Wednesday, the rap mogul's Roc Nation company said it plans to produce the popular festival in 2021.
Carl Reiner To Be Honored By CBS With 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' Airing In Living ColorCBS will be airing episodes of 'The Dick Van Dycke Show' in live color to honor the late Carl Reiner.
'We Take On Huge Social Issues': Curtiss Cook On Showtime's 'The Chi'The actor discusses season three of "The Chi" on Showtime and why this show so relevant to the conversation about racial injustice.
'Austin City Limits Music Festival' Canceled As Virus Surges In TexasThe Coachella Music Festival in California Will Also Not Take Place This Year
Metroparks Water Attractions Help Metro-Detroiters Beat The HeatOn hot summer days, a trip out to the Metro Parks to enjoy nature or quick swim is an easy way to cool off and enjoy the summer sun. The local Huron-Clinton Metroparks have opened their aquatic centers and water facilities.
Health
Northern Michigan Market's Sign Says Wear A Mask Or Pay $10Family market posts sign about charging customers without a mask.
How Can I Safely BBQ With Friends, Family This Summer? Answers To Common Coronavirus Questions From Dr. Dave HnidaDr. Dave Hnida answers common questions about staying safe from coronavirus this summer while still enjoying the warm weather and company of friends.
MDHHS To Provide Free Naloxone To Community Organizations, Individuals StatewideThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services launched an online portal where community organizations can request free naloxone.
Autos
GM vs. FCA: Appeals Court Overturns Ruling To Have CEOs MeetIn the midst of General Motors and Fiat Chrysler's legal battle, a new ruling now overturns a judge's order.
Ford Revives Bronco Brand, Aims At Jeep's Big Off-Road SalesWhen it comes to rugged vehicles that go off the road, over rocks and into the mud to experience nature, Jeep for years has cornered the U.S. market.
Here's How Detroiters Can Save On Auto Insurance Under New LawThe new auto no-fault law takes effect in Michigan on Thursday, which provides motorists with additional options to save on car insurance.