Across Detroit, coverage here takes in local government, election results, public policy and civic life. Reporting focuses on city hall decisions and the influence of regional governance on the city.
Voters chose Kahlilia Davis for a 36th District Court seat despite a Michigan Supreme Court suspension that may keep her off the bench until 2029.
Live Poll
Should voters be able to elect judges who are under court-ordered suspension?
Live Poll
Do you plan to vote in the November midterm election?
NAACP and Black Men Vote organizers are canvassing Detroit homes and phone lines ahead of the November midterm election.
The fiance of Representative Haley Stevens announced his support for the Republican candidate.
Live Poll
Should religious leaders publicly advocate for policy changes regarding national immigration enforcement?
Archbishop Edward Weisenburger attended a weekly community vigil amid reports of increased local ICE activity.
Live Poll
Do you trust candidates who openly acknowledge historical racial friction within their own political base?
The Democratic candidate acknowledged racial divides while Mike Rogers targets Black voters in the Michigan senate race.
Live Poll
Is it acceptable for activist groups to use false identities and secret recordings to expose organizations?
A federal lawsuit over allegations of workplace infiltration concludes with a dismissal of all claims.
This section follows local legislative actions, municipal election cycles, administrative policy changes and the debates occurring within city hall. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Detroit faces distinct pressures from infrastructure funding needs and the intersection of city planning with state-level oversight. Civic debate often centers on how new policy initiatives impact the daily services delivered by the city.
