A decade after the state takeover and $144 million in improvements, Detroiters are weighing what’s been gained, and what’s been lost, on the city’s river island.
Civic and Community Information
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Police & Public Safety
Detroit police apprehend Henry Ford Hospital shooting suspect
Detroit Police Department Chief Todd Bettison said Mario Green was taken into custody without incident shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday in the 5200 block of Lemay Street.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
One Detroit Weekend | Things to Do in Detroit this weekend: August 22, 2025 | One Detroit
Metro Detroit has something for everyone this weekend, including the Dragon on the Lake Festival in Lake Orion, Novi Taco Fest and the Michigan Made Festival in Canterbury Village.
Posted inArts & Culture, Civic and Community Information
New documentary “Islam’s Greatest Stories of Love” explores how to heal after losing love | One Detroit
“Islam’s Greatest Stories of Love” is a new documentary following Ariella Gayotto Hohl’s journey as she processes grief after her father’s death.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Resilience in the D
Why this Detroiter takes her mobile salon to homeless shelters
Niesha Lee, creator of the mobile salon Inspiring Hair, is among the Detroiters being recognized as part of BridgeDetroit’s Resilience in the D project.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidance
Uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, and potentially other vaccines, may worsen in the coming weeks and months.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
One Detroit Weekend | Things to Do in Detroit this weekend: August 15, 2025 | One Detroit
Southeast Michigan has something for everyone this weekend, including the Woodward Dream Cruise, the Wyandotte Wine Crawl and AfroFuture Detroit.
Posted inArts & Culture, Civic and Community Information
Detroit unveils new park dedicated to late doctor who paved way for civil rights
The city unveiled the new Dr. Ossian Sweet Memorial Park Wednesday next door to the home where the pioneering doctor lived in Detroit.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Education, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit families reeling after local nonprofit loses federal Head Start funding
Focus: HOPE officials sought to expand its Head Start program and serve more Detroit children. Instead, it is shutting down its programming after not receiving federal funding.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
I-375 project delayed to address concerns from Detroiters
The Michigan Department of Transportation cited “rising costs, longevity of the final project and roadway, and public concern over design elements” in its pause of the project that was expected to start construction this fall.