Detroit MI

January 1, 2026, marked significant milestones in municipal leadership as three Black women were sworn in as mayors in major U.S. cities,… The post Trailblazers! Black Women Assume Historic Mayoral Roles in U.S. Cities on Jan. 1, 2026 appeared first on Shine My Crown .

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan's minimum wage jumped from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour on Jan. 1, marking a significant increase that has workers celebrating while some restaurant owners express concerns about rising operational costs. See the full video below. The wage increase affects thousands of workers across...

Fridays in Ferndale feel brighter the moment The Fly Trap unlocks its doors on Woodward Avenue. A cozy burst of color and sizzle greets you as plates zip past with aromas that could win a popularity contest. The menu reads like a postcard from everywhere, yet it feels unmistakably Michigan...

Police in Inkster, Michigan, are investigating a shooting that happened on New Year's Eve.

Detroit has long been known for its cars, music, and resilience, but another movement is quietly humming across the city—the revival of pollinators. At the center of this is Bees in the D, a nonprofit organization founded by Brian Peterson and others who saw the value of bringing honeybees and native pollinators back...

This story originally appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit. Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Detroit’s school superintendent wants legislators to change a state law that mandates penalties for not meeting daily attendance...

Newly minted Mayor Mary Sheffield has appointed former Councilman Fred Durhal III as the city’s director of state governmental affairs to deal with Lansing lawmakers on behalf of the city. Durhal, 41, who served on City Council from December 2021 to December 2025, ran last year for mayor but...

The FBI Detroit Field Office, working alongside state and local partners, has highlighted its continued efforts to combat violent crime, address national security concerns, and strengthen relationships within the communities it serves. In a recent announcement posted on its official website, the FBI Detroit Field...

Two people were hospitalized after being shot outside of a Garden City bar in the early morning hours on New Year's Day.

Patricia Doe, 60, won $100,000 playing the Michigan Lottery Super Raffle. She and her husband initially forgot about the tickets. They purchased them back in November, then misplaced the pair until weeks later. The winning ticket bore the number 065230. Officials drew it Nov. 19. Doe purchased two raffle tickets...