News Summary U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers has urged President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Detroit to address escalating crime concerns. While Rogers cites alarming crime trends, recent data shows a 19% drop in homicides and a 25% decrease in nonfatal shootings in 2024. Political responses have emerged,
News Summary Detroit residents are voicing fears over the potential deployment of federal troops as President Trump considers sending the National Guard to cities with rising crime rates. Activists urge city leaders to oppose military intervention, recalling past civil unrest in Detroit. Local lawmakers are responding with legislative measures to
News Summary Drivers in Metro Detroit are bracing for a wave of road construction as MDOT announces significant closures in multiple counties. Key projects include the eastbound and westbound Henry B Joy Boulevard at I-94 in Macomb County, and southbound I-75 construction in Oakland County. Expect detours and delays as
News Summary In Detroit’s recent municipal primary, voter turnout increased slightly to 17% from 14% in 2021, with City Council President Mary Sheffield leading at 52% of votes. While this uptick is noted, it remains low compared to historical trends, with affluent neighborhoods reporting higher participation. Candidates utilized various outreach
News Summary Detroit saw a disappointing voter turnout of only 16.6% during the August 5 primary election, where residents elected a new mayor and filled two vacant city council seats. City Council President Mary Sheffield topped the ballot, securing over 50% of the primary votes. Concerns over engagement remain high,
News Summary Detroit has unveiled the Neighborhood Vitality Index (NVI), a new survey designed to collect resident feedback and insights to drive community investments. The comprehensive survey includes a 60-indicator assessment covering aspects of neighborhood life, safety, and quality of life, encouraging participation with a $25 gift card incentive. The
News Summary As Detroit approaches its mayoral election, Mayor Mike Duggan’s handling of economic recovery has come under fire. Critics highlight a divide known as ‘Two Detroits,’ where many in the majority Black population feel excluded from the city’s revitalization efforts. Candidates like Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch present contrasting
News Summary The upcoming mayoral election in Detroit underscores the stark economic divide within the city, as current Mayor Mike Duggan’s revitalization efforts primarily benefit wealthier residents. Critics, including mayoral candidates Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch, have voiced concerns regarding equitable recovery for the majority Black population. Kinloch advocates for
News Summary Mary Sheffield emerges as the leading candidate in Detroit’s upcoming mayoral election after a strong primary performance where she secured 51% of the vote. Her competitor, Rev. Solomon Kinloch, received approximately 17%. Outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan endorses Sheffield, who has significantly outpaced Kinloch in fundraising efforts, raising $1.4
News Summary In Detroit, a semi-truck overturned, spilling 40,000 pounds of merchandise on a busy freeway, causing significant traffic delays. The driver lost control due to excessive speed. Cleanup efforts by tow operators took several hours, with the ramp reopening by late morning. Fortunately, no injuries occurred, but the incident
