Michigan Weather Alert: Damaging Winds and Torrential Rain Expected in SE Michigan from 1–7...
Detroit, Michigan – Numerous thunderstorms are expected to sweep through southeast Michigan between 1 and 7 p.m. today, bringing the threat of damaging winds and localized flooding during the evening commute. According to the National Weather Service in Detroit, a cold front will move across the region this...
Flags to be lowered in Michigan on Tuesday
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags to half-staff on Tuesday to honor former Michigan lawmaker Irma Clark-Coleman, who died on June 10. Clark-Coleman was born in Georgia in 1937 before her family relocated to Detroit. She graduated from Pershing High School and got her bachelor's and master's...
Remains Found in Rolled Up Carpet in 1997 Now Identified
In May 1997, skeletal remains were located in a field off of Haggerty Road in Plymouth, Michigan. The discovery was made in the west Detroit suburb when a man interested in purchasing the property was conducting a survey. The citizen reported coming across a piece of rolled up carpet that, when opened, revealed human...
Chrysler Marks 100 Years with Legendary Concept Car Tribute
Chrysler has debuted the fourth episode in its Century of Innovation video series, titled “Legendary Innovation”—a tribute to the groundbreaking concept vehicles that have defined the brand’s forward-thinking legacy over the past 100 years. The new episode is now live across Chrysler’s official social media channels...
Former Troy officer is new Sterling Heights police chief
Fromer Troy police captain Andrew Satterfield was appointed as Sterling Heights Police Department’s chief, according to an announcement posted on the Sterling Heights city website Friday. City Manager Mark Vanderpool has appointed Satterfield effective July 14, 2025. The appointment is subject to Sterling Heights...
Michigan Chronicle’s Men of Excellence Awards celebrate community leaders across Detroit
DETROIT – It’s a big night for some men across Detroit. Every year, the Michigan Chronicle selects a group of African American men to recognize for their commitment to community service and helping others. This celebration is part of the publication’s annual Men of Excellence awards. This...
Rouge Park’s Centennial Celebration: Free Festival Honors 100 Years of Memories in Detroit
Rouge Park, a Detroit staple and Michigan's largest urban park, is marking a century of greenery and community memories with a free, three-day blowout starting today. According to the City of Detroit, the Friends of Rouge Park organization has been hustling to put together a weekend filled with live tunes, activities...
1 dead, 2 injured after 2 Jeeps collide, 1 rolls over on I-94 near...
One person was killed and two others were injured when two Jeeps collided on westbound Interstate 94 near Gratiot Avenue in Detroit on Saturday evening, June 28, according to police. At around 7:10 p.m., a silver Jeep in the left lane and a green Jeep in the center lane of I-94 attempted to change lanes at the same...
Police: Pontiac Dad arrested after abusing sons, throwing infant son into crib
A 38-year-old Pontiac father has been charged with child abuse after police say he choked one of his sons and threw his infant son into his crib.
DER Weekends: Detroit genealogist on the importance, emotional toll of researching African American ancestors
In honor of Juneteenth, Wayne State University hosted a series of lectures and a genealogy workshop focused on tracing African American family lineages beyond slavery. The workshop was led by Dr. Carolyn Carter, a historian and professional genealogist. Carter says genealogy research is an emotional journey. “You’re...
