The article discusses Detroit's weather forecast for Independence Day festivities, with generally favorable conditions except for possible Friday thunderstorms and a mix of sunshine and showers into the following week.

Tobias Harris re-signs with the Detroit Pistons on a $52 million, two-year contract, aiming to bolster the team's performance after a challenging season.

The Detroit Federation of Teachers ratified a new contract with improved pay, benefits, and inclusive policies, marking a historic agreement and a potential model for other districts.

A woman and her dog died in a Pontiac house fire that started in the kitchen; her death was due to smoke inhalation and ruled accidental. Michigan's fire fatalities exceed national averages.

Detroit receives a $20 million federal grant to enhance and connect the Joe Louis Greenway and Iron Belle Trail, promoting community health and safety.

CBP seized nearly 6 pounds of fentanyl in Detroit, capable of over a million fatalities. The substance was concealed in mail and is the largest seizure at the Port of Detroit.

A Detroit man was convicted of murder and other felonies for killing a Kentucky man during a meetup to sell a trailer arranged through Facebook Marketplace.

Two Washtenaw County deputies survived a serious crash with no severe injuries, though the patrol car was left overturned and damaged. Details about the other vehicle and cause are unclear.

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved the budget just before the deadline, avoiding a shutdown amid tense negotiations and disagreements between council members and the mayor.

Michigan's bill to ban "gay panic" and "trans panic" defenses is set to become law, following a narrow House vote and pending the governor's signature.

Walgreens is closing many of its 8,600 stores due to challenges in the retail pharmacy market, impacting customers and pharmacy workers, including in Michigan where access to medications in smaller towns could be affected.

Detroit City Councilwoman Angela Calloway leads efforts to regulate cannabis billboards, with some locals supporting restrictions and business owners defending their advertising rights. No formal council decision yet.

The Kresge Foundation has awarded $1 million to 35 Detroit artists through the Kresger Artist Fellowships and Gilda Snowden Emerging Artist Awards, with individual grants increased to $40,000.