‘World-class attraction’ Belle Isle kicks off 2026 with digital makeover
The Belle Isle Conservancy’s new website includes a space to share island memories, a centralized calendar, and Spotify playlists for the island.
What Garlin Gilchrist’s switch means for Michigan governor, SOS races
Jocelyn Benson is happy Garlin Gilchrist is no longer running for governor. Democrats already running for secretary of state aren’t happy he’s joined their race, arguing the post is ‘not a consolation prize.’
Detroiters grapple with unknowns as lead, arsenic found at demo sites
The 59 contaminated lots whose addresses the city has revealed span across Detroit and involve demolitions conducted within the past two years.
Sheffield taps new leaders to helm Detroit’s fight against poverty
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield plans to reshuffle several city departments focused on health and human services and has tapped Luke Shaefer, a well-known Michigan poverty and social policy scholar, to take the helm.
President Donald Trump returning to Michigan for economic club speech
President Donald Trump is expected to address members of the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday.
Detroit assessor earns council praise for ethics violations
The Board of Ethics determined that Deputy CFO/Assessor Alvin Horhn violated two sections of the Detroit City Code: Willful neglect of duty and improper use of official position. Council members say Horhn violated the rules for good reason.
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