Install cameras, beef up training — and 5 other ways to fix Michigan nursing homes

If Michigan is to hold nursing homes more accountable for the care they provide, the first step might be in looking elsewhere.

Greektown’s Monroe Streetscape Project expands walkways, improves visibility 

Greektown Neighborhood Partnership says it welcomes visitors to see the progress made on the Monroe Streetscape Transformation Project.

In the news: The cost of low attendance, Rx Kids for Detroit, the Sheffield era begins, new at ‘Little Village’

News updates from Chalkbeat Detroit, BridgeDetroit, Michigan Chronicle, and Hour Detroit.

State of Michigan support will bring new affordable and supportive housing to Detroit

Long-planned developments are moving ahead at a time when demand for deeply affordable housing continues to outpace supply in Detroit.

A roundup of publications serving Detroit

The results of a recent survey of source of news for Detroiters.

Skating into the holiday

Voted the “No. 1 Best Ice Skating Rink” in the country by USA Today 10 Best in 2024 and 2025, The Rink at Campus Martius Park is all about winter fun.

HISTORY LESSON: The history of writing about history in 2025

This year's history lesson? There’s almost always a story from Detroit’s past that helps to provide context for today.

Huron-Clinton Metroparks visitors pose for selfies at Trail Challenge kiosks placed at each of the 13 Metroparks.
Trail Challenge offers prizes for visiting all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Since 2023, hundreds of Metro Detroiters have participated in the Huron-Clinton Metroparks' Trail Challenge, which incentivizes participants to visit all 13 Metroparks across five Southeastern Michigan counties.

A list of lists: The best, the unexpected, the hottest

’Tis the season for list-making. We sorted through some of the lists local publications and news outlets have created and came up with our list of lists. 

Transition appointments by Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield are in the news

Multiple news outlets are reporting that Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield has named a number of key advisors and staffers. Read on to find out who has been named.

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