2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (336+ words) U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib joins The Metro to discuss DTE Energy’s storm response, the state rule that decides who gets compensated for a long outage, and her stalled bill to raise pollution penalties on utilities that keep seeking rate increases. Congresswoman…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (581+ words) Gov. Whitmer contemplates solutions for Michigan’s falling literacy rates, plus home repair programs and an art show focused on what home means in Detroit. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference Michigan’s governor says the state needs to…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (316+ words) Mark Frisk from the Michigan Smart Trade Alliance says that the U.S. trade war with Canada is already hurting American wallets—especially in Michigan. US and Canada flags. Canada is imposing huge tariffs on a variety of U.S. products, as a…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (379+ words) Residents begin to rebuild after a tornado hits the Eastside of Detroit, plus a confirmed case of West Nile virus and more in this edition of the Detroit Evening Report. Severe winds tore tree limbs down across metro Detroit. Some…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (350+ words) The percentage of vaccine waivers has doubled since COVID. Health officials say misinformation is one reason. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is sticking to its childhood vaccine recommendations as the new school year begins. The agency…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (419+ words) The late imam and co-founder of the Muslim Center of Detroit was known for his interfaith work, helping Muslims bury their loved ones with dignity. Street sign dedicated to Iman Abdullah El-Amin. More than one hundred people gathered Saturday for…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (457+ words) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel releases a report on the Flint water crisis, Detroit honors a fallen firefighter, the Lions prepare for the regular season and Blake’s Sunflower Festival returns. FILE - The Flint Water Plant tower is seen, Friday, Feb....

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (242+ words) Bishop James Williams explains what his congregants make of the U.S. Senate race and how their political preferences have been shifting. Bishop James Williams leads the Spirit and Truth Christian Ministries in Detroit. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed ran the health departments of…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (389+ words) Discover unique events in metro Detroit happening Aug. 20-27. Paint the Park and Brighton Art Fair are this weekend, plus Bourbon and Blues Fest brings the groove to Eastern Market and more. Main St. in Brighton Aug. 21-23 Free In the heart…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (581+ words) Also in this episode of the Detroit Evening Report: a Detroit program to help prevent foreclosure returns, sports updates and Detroit’s annual Bourbon and Blues event approaches. Rohns Apartments is a 1920's structure in the Gratiot Woods neighborhood. The city…...