Ann Arbor Public Schools plans layoffs due to a $25 million deficit, with initial cuts targeting administrative roles and a summer of uncertainty for teachers. Declining student numbers and rising staff costs necessitate the budget reductions.

A Metro Detroit teacher claims she lost her job at Taylor Preparatory High School due to her rap career as "Drippin Honey" after a parental complaint, despite having won teacher of the month.

French bulldogs remain Detroit's favorite pet, leading the city's dog rankings for a third year and dominating nationwide, praised for their playful nature despite health concerns.

Macomb Community Action offers a free financial workshop, "Show Me the Money Day," on April 12 at Max Thompson Community Center, featuring various sessions to help improve financial skills.

A court-appointed expert has affirmed that the revised Michigan House map remedies racial gerrymandering issues, increasing majority-black districts in Detroit from five to seven.

An Ypsilanti woman won $100,000 from Powerball after doubling her initial prize with the Power Play option. She plans to use it for bills, a vacation, and savings.

Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy has been inaugurated as the first female president of Wayne State University, outlining a vision to enhance student and regional growth.

Residents seek answers after a fatal warehouse explosion in Clinton Township, and officials find butane and nitrous oxide there. Investigations are ongoing.

FEMA sets an April 8 deadline for Michigan storm victims to apply for aid and offers in-person assistance at the Kemeny Recreation Center from March 18-23.

"Diarra from Detroit," a new series created by and starring Detroit native Diarra Kilpatrick, premieres on BET+ on March 21, infusing Detroit's culture into a mystery-comedy about a teacher tracking her dating-app match.

Comerica Bank is hosting its sixth annual prom dress drive with Jackets for Jobs in Detroit, seeking dress and accessory donations until April 12 to benefit local high school students.

The West Bloomfield School District Board voted to demolish the historic Roosevelt Elementary in Keego Harbor, despite local opposition and a $1.7 million offer to convert the school into apartments.

A water main break in Grand Rapids, Michigan, leads to a boil water advisory affecting about 20,000 residents. Schools and businesses adapt with closures and safety measures.