C. Beth DunCombe, a pioneering Detroit lawyer and former DEGC chief, died March 2 at 77. Her deals and mentorship helped reshape downtown and the city’s legal community.

Pontiac officials and business owners reacted quickly after national reporting on Cesar Chavez's alleged abuse, with calls to consider renaming Cesar E. Chavez Avenue.

Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an order to add at least 3,000 mid‑block streetlights across Detroit, backed by a $1M budget boost and a plan to begin installations in early July.

Barry Sanders revealed he suffered a heart attack on June 16, 2024 and is now urging fans to check their cholesterol after starring in a new documentary.

Monroe ordered the Oaks Village overnight shelter closed after inspectors found missing sprinklers, alarms and other life‑safety violations. County partners are arranging placements for residents.

Lighthouse of Oakland County is redeveloping its Pontiac campus in a $40M campaign to expand family shelter capacity and add on-site housing, food and case-management services.

An autopsy found U‑M sophomore Lucas Mattson died of exposure with a blood-alcohol level of .156. His family's lawyer says he was served alcohol as a minor at a Delta Chi party.

A viral Instagram clip shows animal hides draped over an Eastern Market dumpster, prompting a city investigation and federal-agency follow-up.

Teachers and staff say trustees may be weighing a roughly $1 million buyout of the superintendent’s contract, raising fresh budget concerns. The board’s public agenda lists a budget amendment and closed-session items for Monday.

A North Branch couple learned a Lotto 47 ticket they bought was worth $3.98M after a family text and a scan of their tickets on the Michigan Lottery app.

Dan Austin has set up the Austin Past & Future Fund to endow HistoricDetroit.org and offer scholarships to Detroit residents aged 16–25. The move follows Austin’s stage‑4 cancer diagnosis and aims to make his work permanent.

Detroit will pay for ServSafe manager courses for restaurant workers and pair training with public inspection placards at Eastern Market. The pilot aims to boost compliance and consumer confidence.

After a ramming and shooting at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Las Vegas synagogues saw increased patrols and leaders urged resilience. Security teams and drills helped protect the early childhood center.