Backyard ‘Twerkfest’ Turns Quiet Birmingham Block Into Traffic Nightmare
A private pool rental spilled into Westchester Way on Saturday, drawing hundreds, multiple police calls and resulting in citations and a city zoning probe. Residents say the party clogged the block and left families worried about safety.
Insurance Sticker Shock Slams Midwest Homeowners, Chicago Fed Warns
A Chicago Fed analysis finds homeowners insurance rose faster than incomes in parts of the Seventh District, squeezing low‑income households and raising cancellation risk.
Detroit Canal Showdown as Jefferson-Chalmers Neighbors Launch Flotilla Against Flood Plan
More than 200 Jefferson‑Chalmers residents staged a flotilla to protest a revived city plan tied to a $20M flood‑mitigation project. Neighbors say stop‑logs would hurt property values and waterfront businesses.
Feds Drop $1.6 Billion On DTE To Upgrade Michigan Gas Lines
DTE says a $1.6B Department of Energy loan will fund roughly 800 miles of gas-line upgrades and expanded storage, a package the company says will lower long‑term costs. Regulators and critics say questions remain about who pays and when money moves.












