View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his 2024 State of the City Address on Wednesday. Here are some of the highlights of the address: You can watch the full state of city by clicking HERE. ▪️Demolished 21,000 blighted houses in 6 years.12,000 were sold or rehabbed.
Detroit’s Black and Hispanic/Latino homeowners who stayed in the city since 2014 have added $3 billion in home wealth, according to a new study. A new study released today by the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions found that Black homeowner-occupants in Detroit accumulated $2.8 billion in added home value between 2014 and 2022. Neighborhoods with high concentrations
Students in Michigan may soon be able to take up to five mental health days. According to this legislation, students would be able to take these days no questions asked. The legislation will require votes from the House and Senate before it becomes official.
Jhené Aiko announced she will be going on a headlining tour for the first time in five years and will be stopping in Detroit. “The Magic Hour Tour,” co-starring Coi Leray, Tink, UMI and Kiana Lede will see Aiko playing 26 arenas across North America, starting at the Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, June 19
A teen has been charged after he allegedly fatally shot a transgender woman at a Highland Park hotel, according to prosecutors. Carlos Lamar Scotland, 18, in connection with the fatal shooting of Asia Davis, 36, both of Highland Park. On June 1, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Highland Park police officers were dispatched to a
Spirt Airlines is offering one-way tickets from Detroit Metro Airport to 7 US cities for only $31.30 for 313 Day. ▪️Atlanta▪️Fort Lauderdale▪️Fort Myers▪️Miami▪️New York-LaGuardia▪️Newark▪️Philadelphia The flights must be between April 10 and May 22. “We’ve been soaring in Detroit for more than three decades, and we’re thrilled to share this amazing deal in celebration of
Governor Whitmer has signed a bill that bans the sale of ‘whippets’ in Michigan. Senate Bill 57, by state Senator Stephanie Chang, and Senate Bill 58, by state Senator Joseph Bellino, prohibit the sale of items used to recreationally inhale nitrous oxide if the seller knows they will be used for those purposes. “The abuse of nitrous oxide
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) released high school graduation rates for the 2022-2023 school year, showing Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) graduating rates have increased. The average on-time (within four years) graduation rate for the 2022-23 school year reached 74.3%, a considerable rise from 71.1% in 2021-22 and 64.5% in 2020-21. “The 74%
AT&T is offering a $5 credit after last week’s nationwide service outage. “As a valued customer, your connection matters, and we’re committed to doing better. To help make it right, you’ll automatically receive an account credit,” an email reads. AT&T said the incident was an error in coding and said it was not a cyberattack.
Michigan health officials are reporting first case of measles since 2019. The Michigan health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an Oakland County child, who reportedly traveled internationally. “Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect ourselves and our loved ones from potential outbreaks of diseases like measles,” said Dr.
