A rideshare driver was attacked after refusing to allow eight people into a vehicle designed for just five, according to Detroit police. The situation quickly escalated. Video released by police shows one of the suspects spit on the driver, throw an object, and then punched them before leaving the scene. A $500 cash reward is
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Big changes are on the horizon for the Detroit riverfront, with multiple redevelopment projects aiming to create new opportunities for recreation, housing, and entertainment. A central focus of the plan is the historic Renaissance Center, which would retain three of its towers for housing
Faygo’s latest sodas are here: Super Pop, inspired by “Superman” ice cream, and Bubble Pop, a bubblegum-flavored treat. Both are now at some Meijer stores, with more hitting shelves across Michigan in early April. You can sample them at the free “House of Faygo” pop-up, April 4-6 at 1001 Woodward Ave. Hours are 5-7 p.m.
A Detroit police officer was charged for allegedly stealing sneakers from his fellow officers. Prosecutors say 27-year-old James Clark Davis III took multiple pairs of sneakers from a locker room at the Detroit Police Department’s Downtown Services spot on Atwater Street. This happened between September 4, 2024, and January 9, 2025. Davis is charged with
Chris Brown is hitting the road this summer for his “Breezy Bowl XX” stadium tour, with a stop in Detroit on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Ford Field. Joining him in Detroit are Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller. Presale begins Tuesday, April 1. General ticket sales start Thursday, April 3 at 10 a.m. via LiveNation.com
Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his final State of the City address Tuesday, marking the close of a 12-year tenure which improved city services, jobs, housing, & public safety. Detroit, once labeled the most violent city in America, saw historic crime drops. In 2024, the city recorded its lowest homicide count since 1965. The police department
A 23-year-old Detroit man has been charged in connection with the fatal assault of his father during a confrontation inside their home. According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, LeMar Manassa Jr. has been charged with manslaughter in the death of his father, 53-year-old LeMar Manassa Sr. Authorities say the two were living together at
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Newly obtained dashcam video shows a Westland Police officer pursuing a car before the officer crashed. The incident happened in January of this year near Palmer and Venoy roads. The video shows the officer attempting to catch up to a vehicle at speeds of
A 61-year-old woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say she ran a massage parlor in Southfield that doubled as a front for prostitution for more than 10 years. Rhonda Hahn, of Southfield, was arrested following the execution of a search warrant at Pressure Point Massage Therapy, located at W. 12 Mile Road. The
The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is celebrating a milestone as the district’s 4-year graduation rate has risen by 3.8 percentage points, reaching a new high of 78.1%. Several high schools stood out for their increases in graduation rates: • Detroit Lions Academy led the way with a remarkable 16.3% increase. • Cody High School followed closely, boasting
