Wayne County jail demolition underway
Bedrock, the real estate arm of Dan Gilbert’s Holdings, announced plans to redevelop the site of the Wayne County Jail complex a year prior. The proposal calls for a 14-acre tract focused on life sciences, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Resilient Neighborhoods: Stabilizing Detroit’s Neighborhoods, One House, One Family at a Time
For Detroiters who cannot qualify for a traditional mortgage, community development organizations use creative means to help individuals and families finance their first home. To see the beautiful house on McClellan Ave., impeccably kept with colorful flowerbeds in front and a charming gazebo in the back, you’d never...
Black Church in Detroit series looks ahead to 2026
Our “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the priorities and challenges that lie ahead for the church and its congregants in 2026. Host Stephen Henderson sits down for a frank conversation with Rev. Charles Christian Adams from Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, Rev. Cindy Rudolph of Oak Grove AME Church, and Rev....
Man found fatally shot on Detroit’s east side, police searching for suspect
DETROIT – A man was found dead on Friday, Jan. 2, after a shooting on Detroit’s east side. Around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to the 24000 block of Keating and discovered an unidentified man had been fatally shot. Police have no suspect at this time. An investigation is...
Detroit veteran getting needed house repairs
It’s the annual New Year’s Day sale at Salvation Army thrift stores. Fifty percent off all clothing. The sale not only benefits customers, but its proceeds help support one of the Salvation Army’s key programs.
Looking for a good brunch spot for the new year? These are the highest-rated...
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Police conducting “active investigation” after two were shot at Garden City bar on New...
Garden City Police confirmed to WWJ they are conducting an “active investigation” at Rockstarz Bar, formerly known as Renegade Bar & Grill, in the area of Ford and Farmington roads.
Lodge Freeway near Meyers closed due to shooting, drivers urged to find alternate routes
DETROIT – The Lodge Freeway near Meyers in Detroit is closed following a shooting, causing significant traffic backups in the area. According to Michigan State Police, the shooting happened around 9:05 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3. A 30-year-old man from Hamtramck was driving a rideshare car north on the...
ACA subsidy expiration drives up healthcare costs for patients
Expired Affordable Care Act subsidies are forcing patients to choose between healthcare and basic necessities as costs surge across metro Detroit.
Property Tax Assessment Shockers: Unveiling The Truth With Wayne County’s Tax Assessor – Star...
Verkkothe assessment and equalization division annually compiles assessment data for all wayne county municipalities at the conclusion of the march board of review. Verkkothe assessing office maintains all assessment records for residential, commercial and industrial properties within the township. Verkkowayne county...

















