Detroit

No Charges for DK Metcalf Following Confrontation With Fan

The decision follows a thorough review of the sideline interaction that previously cost the athlete over $500,000 in league fines.
05/04/2026

Melanie Harris Is The Secret Weapon Behind The Detroit Pistons’ Rise

A look at how one of the few Black women leading an NBA front office is bridging the gap between professional sports and culture.
04/20/2026

The Human Cost of ICE in Detroit

From construction sites to classrooms, interviews with detainees’ families, teachers, and lawmakers reveal how enforcement actions are disrupting lives and raising questions about transparency and oversight.
03/09/2026

Usher and Big Sean Open Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator at Michigan Central

The two artists shared why investing in Detroit’s youth mattered to them as they introduced a new $1 million production space inside Michigan Central.
02/03/2026

Michigan Demands Exoneree To Pay Back $1.25M

Desmond Ricks lost 25 years to a bogus murder charge—now the state wants every dime of his wrongful conviction payout back after receiving a $7.5M Detroit settlement.
01/12/2026

Mayor Mary Sheffield Delivers Cash for Detroit Moms in Historic First

As Detroit's first woman mayor, Sheffield launches Rx Kids with $1,500 upfront and $500 monthly—no income check—for new moms.
01/08/2026

‘Progress and Possibility’: Mary Sheffield Makes History as Detroit’s New Mayor

She hit the ground serving first responders and the homeless on Day 1—now this Black powerhouse is ready to reshape the Motor City for everyone.
01/02/2026

Detroit’s Own: WNBA Star Rickea Jackson Has High School Jersey Retired

Los Angeles Sparks standout Rickea Jackson returned to Detroit Edison Public School Academy for a ceremony honoring her legendary high school career. See the emotional moment the No. 2 went into the rafters.
12/26/2025

Detroit’s Own Big Sean Named Pistons’ Creative Director of Global Experience

The Detroit native takes on an expanded position focused on global fan growth, community engagement, and showcasing the city’s creative identity worldwide.
12/22/2025

Mary Sheffield Makes History as Detroit’s First Woman Mayor

The Detroit City Council President turned trailblazer wins big, ushering in a new era of leadership focused on unity, equity, and community-driven progress.
11/05/2025

Detroit Could Make History Electing Mary Sheffield as Its First Black Woman Mayor

City Council President Mary Sheffield, who once became Detroit’s youngest elected official, is now on the verge of another milestone, leading the city as its first Black woman mayor, a historic shift in power and representation for the Motor City.
11/03/2025