Michigan lawmakers just moved forward with new bills aimed at protecting renters. The proposed laws would require landlords to fix dangerous conditions within 48 hours of being notified, or tenants could withhold rent or pay for repairs and deduct the cost. Another bill would make landlords give tenants a 90-day notice before raising rent. These

Five-time Grammy award-winning rap star Lil Wayne has announced his ‘Tha Carter VI’ North American tour, celebrating over 20 years of his iconic Tha Carter album series. Lil Wayne will perform at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 8 p.m. Special guests Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington will join him for the

A high-speed police chase involving two motorcycles ended in a critical crash. Wyandotte police were chasing the motorcycles on Sunday. One of the riders who initially fled crashed on Fort Street near Eureka in Southgate. The rider was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

There are several carnival options this weekend. • Hazel Park Memorial Weekend Festival 2025 Dates: May 24 at 4 PM – May 26 at 9 PM Location: Hazel Park Recreation Department, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd, Hazel Park, MIHighlights: Carnival rides, food, games. Note: Kids under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Bags

A cleanup effort is ongoing at the property of Detroit’s well-known “castle” following a viral wave of social media attention. The cleanup is focused on a lot along Chalmers Street, which is owned by Charles E. Brooks Jr. and sits directly behind his home on Lakewood Street — often referred to as “the castle.” After

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Thousands of Protesters of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk gathered in Metro Detroit on Saturday to demonstrate against the administration’s stance on government reduction, economic policies, immigration, human & civil rights, ongoing wars & more. “Hands Off!”, a national rally, was also held

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 new study from the University of Michigan shows Detroit homeowners gained $700 million in home wealth in 2023 alone, pushing their total increase over the last 10 years to a staggering $4.6 billion. The report, “The Growth of Housing Wealth in Detroit and its Neighborhoods: 2014–2023,” highlights a nearly 10% rise in homeowner wealth