Michigan lawmakers are considering a new set of bills that could empower renters to handle repairs in their homes. Under the proposed legislation, tenants would have the right to fix urgent issues—like broken furnaces or water leaks—and deduct the cost from their rent if landlords fail to act. The Tenant Empowerment Package(TEP) are still in
Roseville police are investigating a bank robbery on Tuesday evening. The incident happened at Christian Financial Credit Union on Gratiot near I-696. A man walked into the bank and gave the teller a note that demanded money. According to police sources, the man claimed that someone “had his kids” in the note and he needed
CAVA, a popular restaurant chain, plans to open its first Michigan locations. One is proposed for downtown Detroit at 636 Woodward Avenue in a 3,000-square-foot ground-floor space, according to WhatNowDetroit. The other is being discussed in the Canton area. CAVA, founded in Maryland in 2006, specializes in customizable bowls, pitas, and sides featuring fresh Mediterranean
Detroit police are investigating after a man was fatally shot early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Woodward just north of Grand Blvd. A vehicle occupied by 4 suspects pulled up to the bicyclist. That is when around 30 rounds were fired at the bicyclist, who was not actively riding the bike.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A Detroit woman says she was denied a Lyft ride because of her weight, and now her attorneys are filing a suit. The incident, which was caught on camera, shows the driver refusing to provide service because of Dank Demoss’s size. Her legal team,
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Detroit Police are investigating after a 3-month-old baby was found dead in a home on Sunday. The investigation happened at a home on Corbett Street near Dickerson Avenue and I-94. The mother woke up and discovered her daughter dead with a shopping bag over
Southland Center, Downriver’s largest shopping mall, has officially been sold to Greenwood Global, a private investment group based near Chicago. Southland spans approximately 905,000 square feet. After its former owner, Brookfield Properties, defaulted on a significant loan in 2022, many feared the mall’s future was uncertain—especially after pandemic-era shopping trends shifted consumer habits. It was
Detroit police are investigating an early morning smash-and-grab attempt at a CVS on the W. McNichols and Wyoming. The incident occurred around 3:44 a.m. when a group of suspects, all dressed in black, used a stolen U-Haul truck to ram into the storefront. Their apparent target was the store’s ATM. However, their plan was cut
Recent data reveals that the Detroit area ranks near the top among U.S. cities with the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). According to a national report examining infection trends by Innerbody.com, Detroit was number 1 across the country. The report shows a steady rise in common STDs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis across
The iconic Lafayette Coney Island has once again temporarily closed its doors due to a rat infestation. This marks the second shutdown for similar health code violations, as the restaurant faced similar issues back in 2022. The City of Detroit’s Health Department confirmed the closure, stating that the decision was made after an inspection revealed
