The Tomey Group Opens Jimmy John’s in Detroit
The Tomey Group, the largest Jimmy John's franchisee in Michigan, has opened a new location in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood, continuing its expansion across the state. The new restaurant at 1620 Michigan Avenue marks the family-owned company's 48th Jimmy John's location in Michigan. The 1,600-square-foot...
Former Detroit Mayor Duggan Frames Independent Bid for Governor as a Fix for “Broken”...
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, in a wide-ranging interview on WHMI’s “Meet the People” podcast, framed his independent run for governor as a direct challenge to what he calls a broken two-party system in Lansing and cited the bipartisan coalition he built in Detroit as a model for state government.
‘Led a double life’: Retired Detroit police sergeant accused of kidnapping and raping victims...
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A retired Detroit police sergeant allegedly led a double life that involved kidnapping and raping multiple victims while he worked for the department. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced a slew of felony charges against 68-year-old Benjamin Wagner on Thursday, stemming from crimes that...
Signature collector who helped upend GOP governor’s race in 2022 headed to prison
MACOMB COUNTY, MI — One of two men found guilty for operating a petition scheme that halved the GOP governor’s race in 2022 has been sentenced. Shawn Wilmoth, of Warren, was sentenced Wednesday, March 18 to between 4 and 20 years in prison by Macomb County Circuit Judge James Maceroni.
Detroit family opens Wildemere Bar and Grill on the city’s west side
A Detroit family opened Wildemere Bar and Grill in the Martin Park neighborhood, transforming a vacant building with a $50,000 grant.
This Michigan Laundromat And Cafe Turns A Basic Chore Into A Community Hangout
Laundry is usually the part of the week people try to get through as fast as possible, but this Michigan spot clearly had a better idea. Instead of feeling like a place you rush in and out of, this laundromat and cafe turns a basic chore into something that feels social, relaxed, and a lot more enjoyable than expected.
Corner Apartments On Old Tiger Stadium Site Hit The Market In Corktown Shakeup
The Corner, a 111-unit mixed-use apartment building planted on the former Tiger Stadium footprint at Michigan and Trumbull in Corktown, has officially hit the market. The four-story complex pairs studio, one- and two-bedroom rentals with ground-floor retail and first welcomed residents in 2019. Local brokers have...
The Metro: Detroit’s newest department aims to prevent violence by building peace
One of the most popular programs in the City of Detroit is community violence intervention. It’s a policy that tasks neighborhood residents with intervening in disputes to reduce gun violence and mitigate harm. Many say it’s working. That’s because it’s attributed with helping to significantly reduce homicides —...
33-year-old woman dies after being struck by commuter train in Ferndale
FERNDALE, Mich. – A 33-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a commuter train in Ferndale. The incident occurred on Wednesday (March 18) at 1:40 p.m. when Ferndale police officers responded to East 9 Mile Road near Hilton Road. Officers and paramedics located the woman unresponsive and immediately...
Detroit council calls for 2-year data center freeze: ‘A lot of question marks’
“Our zoning ordinance does not have any regulations for such facilities,” Detroit City Planning Commission Director Marcell Todd tells council members.

















