Brrrr. Cold weather remains in the forecast through the weekend and beyond
An arctic airmass will settle over the region Thursday night, bringing actual temperatures below zero late Thursday night.
And now, the 76th mayor of the city of Detroit, Mary Sheffield
Mary Sheffield's investiture took place Detroit Opera House on Jan. 9, 2026 in a public ceremony marking the start of her historic term as the city's first female mayor.
The early childhood models in other states inspiring Michigan policy advocates
Michigan is making meaningful strides to advance early childhood education but could make even more by looking to other states' models.
Tracking history through stories
Long-time residents of Woodbridge tell stories of their diverse Detroit neighborhood through an oral history project meant to capture the essence of life in the area in decades past.
Detroit’s seniors are facing a winter crisis most people never see
Michigan's Forgotten Harvest reports 291,000 seniors 60 and older are affected by food insecurity. Nearly half of them are in the Metro Detroit area. Focus: HOPE provides food boxes for seniors across a nine-county area including Wayne.
Groundbreaking at 900 Tuscola will bring 67 new affordable homes to Midtown
The five-story development at 900 Tuscola @ Midtown West will feature 1,000 square feet of retail, 63 parking spaces, and resident amenities.
Protest watch: Three protests and a presidential response
On Friday, people gathered in Clark Park. On Saturday, they turned out to Hart Plaza, and on Tuesday, they were in front of the Motor City Casino to object to President Donald Trump’s appearance there before the Detroit Economic Club.
News from Chalkbeat Detroit, Outlier Media, Planet Detroit, Bridge Detroit
Students talk with Mayor Sheffield, a crypto landlord's legal troubles, digital makeover for Belle Isle, and a Detroit sales tax explained.
Dancing in the new year
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will have two performances presented by Dance @ Detroit Opera on Jan. 24 and 25.
Your favorite Model D stories from 2025, according to Google
In 2026, Model D readers liked stories of Detroit as it was, and they also were quick to check out the features about those doing something new in town.
