The deadline to request additional SNAP benefits following outages is Sept. 23.
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Posted inEducation, Guest Commentary
How teachers and parents can collaborate to help Michigan’s 1.4M students succeed
One of the most powerful influences on how these students will perform exists outside the classroom: the quality of the partnerships that schools and families establish with each other.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Michigan increased funding for English learners by $12.5M. Advocates say a big gap persists.
Districts struggle to meet the needs of English learners with higher proficiency levels, advocates say. There is still no dedicated funding for students expanding their English language comprehension.
Posted inEducation, Transportation
Detroit mayor announces $2.2M city investment in 7 new after-school sites
The funding will allow GOAL Line Detroit to serve around 1,000 more students. The nonprofit also provides transportation from city schools to the programs.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Environment
Detroit council wants to know: What are the alternatives to DTE?
As Detroit’s main source of power and gas, DTE has come under fire repeatedly since the power merger in 2001. Residents and several council members say that needs to change.
Posted inDetroit Thrive, Housing
Detroit home repair programs re-open: Who qualifies, how to apply
The city of Detroit will take applications for two home repair programs from Sept. 9 to Sept. 22.
Posted inArts & Culture, Culture Canvas
Detroit’s Season Fair shows off contemporary art at local, international levels
Taking place Sept. 11-13, the second annual Season Fair will feature international, national and local galleries and work from Detroit-based artists.
Posted inElection 2026
Fact check: No evidence Abdul El-Sayed ‘pledged support’ to Muslim Brotherhood
In Michigan’s US Senate race, Republican Mike Rogers claimed without evidence that Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ‘pledged his support’ to the Muslim Brotherhood. Here are the facts.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
EF2 tornado touchdown confirmed on Detroit’s east side; one injured
Detroiters on the city’s east side are now cleaning up after a tornado touched down on the east side Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a path of downed trees and power lines, and damaged buildings.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Jobs & Economic Development
Hotel Yorba’s Next Chapter Is Still Unwritten — And Detroiters Want a Say
The building has a new owner working to restore it and a neighborhood being asked to imagine what comes next.