Local Muslims celebrate Eid, praying together at new Dearborn Heights mosque expected to be...
Prayers took place in a new mosque in Dearborn Heights, as Ramadan ends and Muslims across the world celebrate Eid. When totally finished, the Islamic Institute of America mosque, on Beech Daly, is expected to be the largest mosque in the U.S.
Kwame Kilpatrick Criticizes Feds For Targeting Wife’s Business Account, Calls It ‘Unjustified’
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is criticizing the U.S. Attorney's Office for going after his wife's business bank account to satisfy his restitution in his 2013 case, calling it "deeply concerning." The Detroit News reported on Wednesday that "federal prosecutors found more than $13,000 in a Comerica Bank account...
After 15 Years, Detroit Sportscaster Brad Galli is Leaving WXYZ
Detroit sportscaster Brad Galli, who became a fixture on WXYZ's nightly newscast, is leaving the station on May 1 after 15 years. "This was my decision, and I thank our leaders at Broadcast House for treating me with kindness, listening, and ultimately, understanding," Galli wrote in a message on Thursday to...
Melvindale City Council approves police chief’s request for overdose team
MELVINDALE – The City Council approved Police Chief Chris Egan’s request for a Face Addiction Now / Quick Response Team to help combat drug overdoses, during the March 18 council meeting. Face Addiction Now is a community-based organization and resource that helps close critical gaps in addressing substance...
Detroit hit-and-run driver sentenced for 2024 crash that killed mechanic
It was sentencing day for Robert Hughes Jr. In August of 2024, Hughes was driving on Van Dyke on Detroit’s east side when he slammed into a parked car. The impact was so severe that the parked car struck Rodger Pitts, killing him.
Whitmer announces 60+ apartments, commercial space in Detroit backed by state funding
DETROIT, MI - More than 60 new apartments and additional commercial space are planned in Detroit as part of two redevelopment projects backed by state funding, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday. The projects, supported through the state’s Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program and Build MI Community...
💰 Detroit Police Vehicle Auction March 26 at DPD Grinnell
The Detroit Police Department will hold a vehicle auction on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at DPD Grinnell, 9425 Grinnell, Detroit, MI 48213. All are welcome to attend. Major credit cards and Visa/MasterCard debit cards are accepted. Bidders must have a valid driver’s license and money on hand. Any bids...
Detroit, Michigan, Drummer Brian Pastoria of Adrenalin and DC Drive Dies at 68
Brian Pastoria, a longtime Detroit area drummer and respected advocate for the city’s music community, has died at the age of 68. His passing was confirmed by family members on March 18, 2026. He died peacefully in his downtown residence, leaving behind a legacy rooted in performance, collaboration, and...
Police Urge Lockdown in Bloomfield Township, Michigan as SWAT Surrounds Barricaded Gunman Near Middle...
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN — A tense and heavily guarded situation unfolded near a middle school in Bloomfield Township, where a barricaded gunman prompted a full-scale SWAT response late into the evening. Authorities in Oakland County confirmed that the incident centered around a single residence in the area of...
Dan Gilbert’s Rocket Companies Offering Voluntary Buyouts
Dan Gilbert’s Detroit-based Rocket Companies is offering “voluntary” buyouts to reduce its headcount as it integrates two new acquisitions that cost about $16 billion, Crain’s Detroit Business reports. “As integration has progressed, we identified overlapping responsibilities and areas for increased efficiency,” the...
