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
People are lined up outside New Palace Bakery early Tuesday morning, eager to get their hands on fresh Paczki on Fat Tuesday. The line stretched around the building. Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday and marks the last chance to enjoy rich foods before Lent begins. In Polish tradition, people celebrate by eating
A crash on eastbound I-94 near I-75 in Detroit has left one woman dead and two children injured Sunday night. Emergency crews responded to I-94 at Chene following reports of a crash. On-scene investigation revealed that the 27-year-old male (Detroit) driver of a Nissan Sentra was in the left lane suddenly lost control, and struck
For gamers and thrill-seekers alike, a new experience has arrived in the heart of downtown Detroit. Anvio VR Detroit, the city’s first Virtual Reality Free Roam Gaming Center, offers a fully immersive, next-level adventure for players of all ages. Open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11
A significant winter storm is expected to hit Southeast Michigan this week, bringing heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions. The National Weather Service says snow will begin after 2 p.m. Wednesday and continue through early Thursday morning. Widespread snowfall is expected, with some areas receiving between 3-6 inches.
Eagles dominate the Chiefs & become the 2025 Super Bowl Champs. Final Score: 40-22. 🦅🏆
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that bans transgender women and girls from participating in female sports. The order, signed Wednesday, directs federal agencies to interpret Title IX—a law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs—as excluding transgender females from competing in women’s and girls’ sports. The executive order also calls for
