First day excitement as metro Detroit students head back to school
Monday was the first day of school in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and many other school districts across Michigan.
DPSCD special education changes aim to help families. Did they?
The restructuring aimed to ensure every special education classroom was fully staffed and reduce travel time for families. But a year since DPSCD redesigned its special education department, reactions to the changes have been mixed.
Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: 7 issues defining Michigan’s US Senate race
Mike Rogers’ and Abdul El-Sayed’s records, ties to polarizing political figures expected to factor heavily into Michigan’s US Senate race Bridge readers also identified health care, affordability, the economy and candidate positions on President Donald Trump as key issues The contest to replace outgoing US Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat, is among the most competitive…
Back to school in Michigan: 5 things parents need to know
The 2026-27 school year begins Aug. 24 in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and many others across Michigan.
Detroit was once home to 18 Black‑led hospitals. Learn about their rise and fall.
The history of Dunbar Memorial Hospital offers a blueprint for addressing health inequities today.
Are you behind on your property taxes? A Wayne County relief program is back.
The deadline to apply for a property tax exemption to qualify for reduced taxes is Nov. 6.
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