Truck traffic study measures impact on residents of Detroit’s east side: ‘A problem forever’
Study finds 433 trucks traveled French Road in 18 days, with particulate matter peaking at 83 micrograms per cubic meter. Two-thirds of 48 east side residents who were surveyed report truck traffic on residential streets, and over half report health impacts. Community advocates aim to secure citywide truck route ordinance...
Detroit Couple Admits Role In $1.1 Million Food-Stamp Scam Spree
A Detroit couple has admitted they spent nearly a decade gaming Michigan's food-assistance system, pleading guilty in federal court yesterday to a scheme that investigators say siphoned at least $1.1 million from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Prosecutors say 34-year-old Kirk Woodley and his girlfriend, 31-year-old Chantel Peavy, used stolen...
Detroit man sentenced for shooting, killing teen
DETROIT – The Detroit man who pleaded guilty to the shooting death of a teen has been sentenced to prison. Terrell Epel Youngblood, 21, was accused of shooting a 16-year-old boy multiple times and leaving the scene. The investigation began on Aug. 23, 2025, after Detroit police officers responded...
Special Weather Statement Issued 9:30PM for Washtenaw County
A Special Weather Statement has been issued with moderate severity for Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Monroe counties in southeastern Michigan, effective from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM on April 6, 2026. Expect moderate snow leading to slippery roads and reduced visibility to less than one mile, with winds gusting up to 30 mph. Motorists should exercise caution and allow extra travel time.
April 6 marks the anniversary of Metro Detroit’s biggest snow storm
4Warn Weather - Southeast Michigan started the last couple of mornings seeing some snowflakes. If anything, we had a light dusting on the grass, which quickly melted as temperatures warmed throughout the midday hours. But go back to this day in 1886, and it was a different story. April 6,...
Michigan Apartment Complex Threatens Eviction Over ‘Club’ Gatherings: ‘This Is Not the Projects’ |...
*A notice posted on unit doors at Renaissance Estates in Ecorse, Michigan has ignited a debate over tenant rights and community rules. The letter warns that ongoing issues with crowds, visitor traffic, and nighttime disturbances could cost tenants their housing. According to Local 4, the wording drew immediate attention. “This...
New Investors May Start Buying Some of Dan Gilbert’s Commercial Properties in Downtown Detroit
More than 15 years ago, mortgage mogul Dan Gilbert began snapping up downtown Detroit real estate, helping revive the low-energy business district. Crain’s Detroit Business reports that Gilbert’s Rocket Companies “has amassed perhaps the densest, most concentrated portfolio of commercial real estate owned by a single person or company in any major American city’s central business district.”
Taylor Cops Hunt Armed Suspect After Eureka and Inkster Shooting
Taylor police launched a manhunt yesterday after a shooting on Pond Village Drive sent one person to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers were called just before 9 p.m. to a home off the stretch near Eureka and Inkster roads. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.
You’ll Feel Like You’ve Stepped Into Another World At These 6 Themed Michigan Restaurants
Looking for themed restaurants in Michigan that transport you somewhere else?. These 6 unique spots offer amazing food and unforgettable experiences!. 1. Green Dot Stables (Detroit) Ever wanted to eat dinner in a stable without the smell of horses?. Well, you’re in luck!. Green Dot Stables in Detroit brings...
Chick-fil-A opens new Metro Detroit location, bringing 120 jobs to Downriver
LINCOLN PARK, MI - A new Chick-fil-A restaurant opened in Lincoln Park last week, bringing about 120 jobs and a new dining option to the Downriver community. The restaurant, located at 2060 Southfield Road, officially began serving customers Thursday, April 2, with hours from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
















