Brighton Area Schools has placed a $156 million bond on the May 5 ballot to pay for safety upgrades, classroom expansions and infrastructure repairs.

Oakland County is canceling about $6 million in medical bills for roughly 6,300 residents through an ARPA-funded partnership with Undue Medical Debt.

Downtown's People Mover has been shut since March 13 after wind-blown debris tore a track cable. Crews found a large piece of metal and repairs are underway.

Oakland Estates residents say a shared community water bill reached $10,733 and is being split across households, leaving low-income tenants strapped as they demand repairs.

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.