Minnah Arshad
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Detroit sues Census Bureau over alleged undercount of 2021 population estimate
The city of Detroit filed a lawsuit Tuesday morning against the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Census Bureau after a monthslong battle to appeal the 2021 population estimate, which Mayor Mike Duggan says was drastically short. The bureau estimated that Detroit lost more than 7,000… → Read More
Detroit set to open recreational cannabis retail license applications
The city of Detroit will open limited license applications for adult-use marijuana retailers, microbusinesses and consumption lounges next month. → Read More
Historic Detroit brick road to get a once-a-century facelift — with the right help
One of Detroit's last remaining brick roads is in need of some TLC.Community organizations, electric utility companies, the city and the Michigan Department of Transportation are coming together to restore a damaged portion of Virginia Park Street.Built in 1910, organizers say the road has not seen… → Read More
A 32,800-square-foot bee farm is coming to northeast Detroit
A nonprofit organization is transforming a vacant lot in Detroit into an urban bee farm. Along with the apiary, Detroit Hives plans to include electric charging stations and a community green space. The project is budgeted for a little more than $250,000 and covers 32,800 square feet in Osborn… → Read More
City approves tier-based water affordability plan
The Detroit Board of Water Commissioners on Tuesday approved a water affordability plan based on a tiered system. → Read More
Michigan reports record high daily average for new COVID-19 cases, 338 deaths over 2 days
Michigan now has a total of 1,507,338 confirmed cases and 26,988 deaths. → Read More
Southeast Michigan to ring in the new year with a flurry of snow
Rain, snow and dipping temperatures are forecasted for Michigan over the New Year's Eve weekend. → Read More
Arnold Schwarzenegger just tweeted about Michigan's redistricting commission votes
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger praised Michigan's citizen-led redistricting commission after they voted on new maps Tuesday. → Read More
Innocent people jailed for decades — Michigan prosecutors seek to correct past errors
Follow three men as they are convicted in their youth and released decades later through reopening investigations. → Read More
Dearborn photographer offers free end-of-life photoshoots for pets
When pets are close to their end, one Michigan photographer offers a parting memory in the form of photos. → Read More
Anti-apartheid leader Desmond Tutu, dead at 90, leaves legacy in Detroit
Archbishop and anti-apartheid leader Desmond Tutu died Sunday. Through his many travels, the Nobel Peace Prize winner left his mark on Michigan. → Read More
Mom and daughter found fatally shot Christmas Day in Detroit
Police believe the 57-year-old woman and her 13-year-old daughter were shot Christmas morning. → Read More
Michigan reports 13,686 new COVID-19 cases, 392 deaths over 2 days
Michigan now has a total of 1,448,523 confirmed cases and 26,376 deaths. → Read More
U.P. winter laser display illuminates Lake Superior starting Thursday; sneak a peak early
Marquette is producing a winter laser display on the Lower Harbor Ore Dock starting Thursday. → Read More
Michigan reports 13,999 new COVID-19 cases, 160 deaths over 3 days
Michigan now has a total of 1,434,837 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 25,984 deaths. → Read More
Canada reinstates border COVID-19 testing requirement for short trips as omicron spreads
Canadian officials announced that all travelers, regardless of trip duration, will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test starting Tuesday. → Read More
Michigan reports 11,722 new COVID-19 cases, 330 deaths over 2 days
The state now has 1,408,189 confirmed cases and 25,570 deaths. → Read More
Utica schools bus driver arrested, allegedly drunk during crash with kids on board
A Utica Community Schools bus driver was arrested after police said she a breath test was above the legal limit after her bus was involved in a crash. → Read More
Comedy tour that started outdoors in pandemic coming indoors to Royal Oak
After about 40 outdoor performances across Southern California, five comedians from across the globe are performing at a Royal Oak theater Sunday. → Read More
Michigan reports 16,143 new COVID-19 cases, 160 deaths over 3 days
Michigan now has 1,396,467 confirmed cases and 25,240 deaths. → Read More