As the new school year approaches, Michigan’s top education official is calling for students to spend more time in the classroom. State Superintendent Michael F. Rice says recent changes to state law have cut back the number of in-person school days for many students, especially those in grades pre-K through 10. While state law sets

By Benicia Ciara, TMDN Nearly 100 years after Dr. Ossian Sweet made national headlines for defending his home against a white mob, the City of Detroit has officially opened the Dr. Ossian Sweet Memorial Park on the city’s east side. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together city leaders, community members, and descendants of Dr. Sweet, including

A company’s claim that a $34,000 custom cover for its one-of-a-kind mechanical bull ride was stolen after a weekend event in Pontiac has turned out to be untrue, according to investigators. Ram had issued a news release saying the custom-made metal cover for its “Bucking HEMI” was taken while being disassembled after Saturday’s Roadkill Nights

The world’s largest one-day celebration of cars returns to Metro Detroit this weekend as the Woodward Dream Cruise marks its 30th year. The free event takes place Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., stretching along a 16-mile route on Woodward Avenue through nine Oakland County communities — including Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge,

A driver is expected to be OK after a gravel truck nearly crushed their entire vehicle in Detroit. The crash occurred on NB I-75 near I-94 on Tuesday. A gravel hauler rolled over, landing on top of the vehicle. Footage from the scene shows the semi truck on the car. Moments later, the trapped driver