View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Two Detroit hospitals, Detroit Medical Center’s Sinai-Grace Hospital and Detroit Receiving Hospital, have received failing grades for patient safety in the latest Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade report. The hospitals’ grades dropped from a “D” in the spring evaluation to an “F” in the
The Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences (DAAS) is gearing up for a move, with plans to relocate to the historic Virginia Park community in Detroit. They plan to move to the former Hutchins Middle School site at 8820 Woodrow Wilson St. The relocation is part of a broader redevelopment plan in the area, which
General Motors has announced that it will be laying off approximately 1,000 salaried employees, most from its Global Technical Center in Warren. “In order to win in this competitive market, we need to optimize for speed and excellence,” a GM spokesperson said in a statement. “This includes operating with efficiency, ensuring we have the right
The Detroit Pistons have revealed their 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition uniforms, paying tribute to the iconic “Bad Boys” teams that secured back-to-back NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990. The Pistons will wear the City Edition uniforms 13 times this season, with six home games marking “City Edition Nights,” beginning November 18. These nights will
A reverse vending machine that helps support people in need has been placed in Detroit’s Campus Martius Park. The Giving Machines lets people donate essential items to local and global charities. This marks the first time these machines are available in Michigan, and they will remain in place through December 8. Donors can select items
Detroit residents can now raise chickens, ducks, and have bees in their backyards following the city council’s recent approval of the Detroit Animal Husbandry Ordinance. This amendment allows homeowners to keep limited numbers of these animals for personal use. Homeowners would still need to get a permit to own any of the animals.
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: The Downtown Detroit tree lighting will be happening next week Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 PM. The Ice Rink will be opening the next day on Saturday- 7 days a week.
Luxury fashion brand Prada has opened its first Michigan boutique at the Somerset Collection in Troy. The 4,250-square-foot store will be located on the lower level near other high-end retailers such as Gucci, Christian Louboutin, and Dior.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A child is dead after a crash involving a drunk driver in Detroit. The crash happened Saturday afternoon in the area of 7 Mile and Mound at around 5:00 p.m. According to police, the driver, who was allegedly drunk, failed to stop at a
Detroit’s rich history and vibrant revival are now celebrated in a new, exciting way—on a MONOPOLY board. The iconic board game has released an official MONOPOLY: DETROIT Edition, under license from Hasbro. This special edition captures the Detroit’s industrial heritage, cultural landmarks, and neighborhoods. From the Spirit of Detroit, DTW, Coney Islands, Ambassador Bridge and
