Detroit school board’s chair and vice chair will not seek reelection in November
LaTrice McClendon and Corletta Vaughn were disqualified from the Nov. 3 ballot due to unpaid county campaign fees. McClendon said she already decided to withdraw. Vaughn decided Tuesday not to run.
Michigan voters can still change their primary vote if their candidate dropped out
If you voted for Mike Cox or Mallory McMorrow, you can still get a new ballot — but you’ll need to act fast.
New unemployment job-search rules take effect in Michigan. What to know
The requirement is part of bipartisan legislation signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last year that overhauled Michigan’s unemployment system, including increasing the maximum number of weeks a person can receive benefits from 20 to 26.
Voter guide 2026: Everything you need to know about voting in Detroit
Key dates, deadlines and resources to help you navigate Michigan’s 2026 elections.
How a 105-foot schooner is teaching teens the Detroit River’s story
The Detroit River Scholars program gives students in southeast Michigan hands-on experience on the water. Its goal is to break down barriers and help youth find a personal connection to the river.
When a police officer is shot, how they get to the hospital depends on the city – and Philadelphia stands apart
In many U.S. cities there is a striking contrast between how injured police officers and injured civilians are taken to hospitals.
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