Detroit City Council is looking into reports of poor conditions at the Greenhouse Apartments.

The subsidized senior living facility is allegedly dealing with bedbugs, non working elevators, and other inhumane conditions, according to tenants.

The apartment has 209 units and is located in the west side of Detroit. City Council President Pro Tempore Coleman A Young II elevated the issues during a formal session this week.

The Council said that it has called on multiple departments to provide updates on inspector visits and addressing the conditions. The city’s Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department as well as the Department of Neighborhoods are both looking into potential penalties the city might seek against the building managers.

Additional headlines for Oct. 14, 2026

Opportunities to register to vote available at upcoming No Kings protest

The deadline to register to vote is quickly approaching. There is  an opportunity to register at a protest happening this weekend.

During a No Kings protest on Oct. 17, demonstrators are expected to show up at intersections, pedestrians bridges parks and more.

This is all an effort to get people to make a plan on voting. No Kings Day protests have happened nationwide since President Donald Trump took office.

More than 70 rallies are expected to take place in Michigan and more than 2,000 will take place nationwide with the same focus on voting.

The last day you can register to vote online or by mail for the Nov. 3 General Election is Monday, Oct. 19.

NBA regular season gets underway next week for the Pistons

The NBA regular season is right around the corner and the Detroit Pistons are getting ready to play their first game.

They face the Boston Celtics on Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena.

Detroit Midterm Election coverage on NBC Nightly News

If you are watching the evening news, NBC Nightly News will air at 6:30pm on Channel 4 as a part of their broadcasts from key battleground states ahead of the midterm elections on Nov. 3.

The news program will feature interviews with candidates and Michigan voters about Midterm Election issues. Detroit will also be featured on “Top Story with Tom Llamas” streaming at 7 p.m. tonight on NBC News Now.

Halloween in the D 2026

Detroit is hosting their ninth annual Halloween in the D.

Organizers say that the activities will feature fun family-friendly and some occasionally spooky activities during the dates surrounding Halloween: Oct. 24, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7.

During Halloween in the D in 2025, 1 million pieces of candy were distributed along with total donations reaching $104,000. More than 700 volunteers worked the event that found 30,000 attendees across all dates.

The City of Detroit and Motor City Match held a ribbon cutting for Kidz Kingdom in District 7 in Franklin Park.

Kidz Kingdom childcare center during the week & play & party space on the weekends.

This business received $85,000 from Motor City Match in Round 23. This allowed the founder, Danielle North to be able to own the building instead of rent.

She says this opportunity allows more families to be served.

“I did have a passion and dream and fire inside of me to make my city a better place. To show people…that actually that there is more that we can do that there is greatness that already exists. My friends bring their kids here, my family brings their kids here. This is the block. This is what Kids Kingdom is about.”  

Additional Headlines for Friday, Oct. 9, 2026

Spirit Christmas stores to open across Michigan

With the holiday season approaching fast, Spirit Christmas is coming to Michigan.

Shoppers will be able to visit the seasonal retailer stores beginning in November in metro Detroit’s Macomb and Taylor, along with Flint and Grand Rapids.

Spirit Halloween has nearly four dozen stores open statewide for Halloween. To find the nearest one near you, check here.  

.500 Detroit Lions to take on the Arizona Cardinals Sunday afternoon

The Lions have two wins and two losses, currently sitting at third in their division. 

A lot of critics are pointing to their lack of Defensive production.

Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard went viral in a press conference addressing the issue. “I can care less about perception. It’s all poison. Especially the praises”

The Lions hope to build some momentum as they face the Arizona Cardinals in State Farm Stadium in Glendale Arizona at 4:25 p.m. EST on Sunday.

Upcoming Detroit City FC home game

Detroit City FC face Rhose Island tomorrow at Keyworth Stadium. Game starts at 7 p.m.  

One win Red Wings to host the Kraken Friday night

The Red Wings face the Seattle Kraken today at 7 p.m. at Little Ceasars Arena.

Harvest Fest across The Villages

This Saturday, The Villages Community Development Corporation, the East Village Associaiton and more are hosting Harvest Fest at the Shepherd near Waterworks Park from 12-4 p.m.

Organizers say this is an event where attendees can celebrate the season with an afternoon of pumpkins, s’mores, skate demonstration, live music and more. For more information, visit here.

In this episode

• Who are the candidates running for Michigan attorney general?
• Big Deal, Little Deal: Which midterm headlines does the MichMash team think are big deals and which are little deals?

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The midterms are less than a month away, and there is one race that hasn’t received as much attention as the others. This week on MichMash, WDET’s Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service’s Alethia Kasben discuss the race and talk to the candidates running in it.

With such a high-profile midterm election, the race for attorney general has flown under the radar for much of the campaign season. Republican Doug Lloyd, the Eaton County prosecutor, is running against Democrat Eli Savit, the current Washtenaw County prosecutor. Both candidates are facing questions from critics. Lloyd is being questioned about whether he would be beholden to the Trump administration. He says he has never even met the president.

“I made it clear from day one, when I got into this race, that the attorney general’s responsibility is to protect Michigan’s sovereignty. I’ve never met Donald Trump. You know, I’ve never spoken to Donald Trump. I’ve only seen Donald Trump, you know, on TV like him, most of America.”

Savit is being questioned about whether he would push Washtenaw County’s policies on the whole state. He says he wouldn’t.

“I believe that these types of decisions are appropriately made by local prosecutors, you know, and I’m not running to take Washtenaw County’s policies, statewide. Nor could I, even if I wanted to.”

The midterm elections are Nov. 3, 2026.

More from WDET

• MichMash: Michigan primary voters could pick nominees for secretary of state and attorney general
• Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Attorney General joins lawsuit to save school mental health funding
• MichMash: Attorney General Dana Nessel talks ICE detention center lawsuit, data centers and more

State and local leaders announced a new waterway cleanup project in Detroit. The “Reclaim the Rivers” initiative will put close to $90 million toward removing toxic sediment, restoring fish habitat and public works projects along the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers.

The money comes from settlements with polluters. It could attract federal and private funding. Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson says some of the cleanup has already started. He says the extra funding will help make more of the river usable.

“Now that we have our federal and state partners coming in with the resources to be able to help, you can see what the results are and how families are flocking. As we clean up and expose more spaces to recreational uses, it allows more families to come down and enjoy our riverfront.”

Both the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers are listed as federal areas of concern for the Great Lakes region.

Additional Headlines for Friday, Oct. 2, 2026

Wayne County commissioners unanimously support Google data center initiatives 

Wayne County commissioners are unanimously supporting a package of community benefits and tax incentive for a proposed Google data center in Van Buren Township.

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans had vetoed the incentives arguing Google proposing the massive date center gave officials too little time to analyze impact on the environment. Equal Opportunity Housing Commissioner Allen Wilson voted for the tax breaks in part, he says, to show “solidarity among his fellow members.”

“No disrespect to Chief Executive Evans. I think he does a great job for the county. At the end of the day, we have got to make a determination. We have to stand strong as a commission. If we don’t stand strong as a commission, folks (will) keep stepping on you.”

For his part, County Executive Evans says he will work with the commission on the data center plan going forward. Van Buren Township officials are scheduled to consider the final site plan for the center in about two weeks.

The Detroit Lions Sunday Night Football

The Detroit Lions have a nationally broadcast Sunday night game on NBC. They match up against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The 2-1 Lions will try to build off of their last win against the 1-2 Panthers. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m.

Hijinks at the UniverSoul Circus happening at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre

If you have the chance this weekend, check out the UniverSoul Circus at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.

You’ll be able to see Detroit’s own Fresh the Clownsss who brings a blend of Detroit Jit dancing and high-energy clowning. The show starts tonight at 7 p.m.

Additional performances taking place in October can be found here.

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In this episode

• What are state lawmakers saying about temporarily suspending the gas tax?
• A Republican strategist weighs in on the midterm elections.

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All across the country, states are trying to alleviate the pressure at the pump with a gasoline or diesel tax suspension. Will Michigan be next? This week on WDET’s MichMash, Gongwer News Service’s Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben discuss the latest news and the potential of relief for Michigan drivers.

Then later in the episode we have Republican political consultant, Jason Roe, give his outlook on the 2026 midterm elections.

Roe said the despite what the polls say, he doesn’t believe the election will be a bad day for Republicans. “When it comes to these polls, you’re getting a sample of the enthusiasm from Democrats. I do think there are weighting problems. You have to take it in context.”

More from WDET:

• MichMash: Top 10 Michigan House seats that could flip in the 2026 midterms
• MichMash: Do Michigan voters want to rewrite the state’s constitution?
• Anxiety over trade war with Canada provides backdrop for Michigan U.S. Senate race

This week the city announced two initiatives to support new homes, increase neighborhood investment and expand pathways to homeownership as well as housing affordability.

The first initiative involves the city’s Housing and Revitalization Department. They are looking for development proposals for 16 city-owned parcels in the neighborhood of North Corktown. The goal is to create 20 new homes for rent or purchase.

The second initiative revolves around the city launching the 2026 Small Buildings Program
with a notice of Funding Availability. This effort would expand the opportunities for
developers to rehabilitate and build housing across the city with $2.5 million supporting the rehab.

City leaders say these programs will continue citywide efforts to increase housing throughout Detroit. There is also a desire for mixed income, high-quality housing and low income housing.

To learn more about these two efforts, visit https://detroitmi.gov.

Additional headlines for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026

Arab American Women’s Business Council to host a Nov. networking and pitch event

The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC) is hosting a pitch competition on Nov. 19, 2026 from 5:30-8 p.m. Organizers say this competition is to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship among local business owners. Participants are competing for seed funding.

The event is also meant to be a moment to share fresh ideas and network. For more information, please see the event’s information page.

Red Wings to open regular season play Friday

The Detroit Red Wings season opener is going down Oct. 2 against the New York Rangers. Puck drop is 6:30p.m. this Friday at Little Caesars Arena.

Detroit PWHL team news

Detroit’s PWHL organization announced that Hockey Hall of Famer Danielle Goyette and Stanley Cup champion Jimmy Howard have joined the team in the roles of assistant coach and goaltending coach, respectively. Their home opener happens Dec. 12 against the New York Sirens.

The Get Down returns to A2 and Detroit

The Get Down is back for a two-day music festival from Oct. 3-4 in Ann Arbor and Detroit.

The festival will be led by master drummer and composer Ali Jackson and will bring international guest musicians and world class artistry to showcase their talent.

Tickets for the musical event can be found here.

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Since Detroit has launched ShotStoppers three years ago, the city has seen a 45% decrease in homicides and nonfatal shootings, according to a University of Michigan analysis.  

ShotStoppers is a community violence intervention program that empowers the community to stop violence in their neighborhoods separate from law enforcement responses. 

The program funds selected community-based organizations known as community violence intervention teams to create intervention plans to address violence in their respective zones. 

Each team gets about $175,000 per quarter to support their efforts. The focus is on areas in Detroit that have historically experienced high levels of gun violence.

Teams can get an additional $175,000 in performance-based bonuses if they successfully reduce gun violence at a higher rate than the city.  

In the rest of the city homicide victimizations have dropped by 12% and nonfatal shooting victimizations have dropped by 26% in within the last year according to the city.  

Additional headlines for Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

Preston Townhomes 

The City of Detroit joined nonprofit development company GenesisHOPE and real estate firm Cinnaire Solutions to celebrate the grand opening of new apartments called Preston Townhomes. This is a $14 million affordable housing development bringing 31 new, high-quality homes to Detroit families.

Jeanine Hatcher is the Executive Director of GenesisHOPE who spearheaded the project. Josh Bails, Development Director of Housing and Revitalization Department shared that Hatcher was adamant about getting as many affordable units as possible.  

“When we do a large apartment building that’s affordable housing, almost all the units end up being studios and one bedrooms, and we claw and we fight for as many two-bedroom units as we can get in a project, and it usually ends up being just a handful. Janine [Hatcher] and her team came into this with a mission and a vision of ‘if we’re going to have affordable housing, we want to have affordable housing for families.’ And that is something that is incredibly difficult to do, but they would not compromise… And to see that many 100% units sized for families in a project is almost unheard of.”

The building is built on the former site of Detroit Eastern High School and transform a once vacant building to necessary housing for the city.  

Sports 

NFL  

The Lions are trying to bounce back from last week’s tough loss to the Buffalo Bills. They face off the New York Jets on Sunday at Ford Field. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

MLB 
The Tigers face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend as they try to climb out the American League Central. They are currently second to last in their division. 

Soccer
Detroit City FC face off against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Keyworth Stadium. Game starts at 7 p.m. 

Coffee Week

For all of our Caffeine junkies, today marks the start of Dearborn’s third annual Coffee Week. Going down from Friday, Sept. 25 to Friday, Oct. 2, these seven days celebrate way more than coffee—art, culture, and community as well.

According to organizers, coffee shops will host activations and there will be fun activities scattered throughout the week.

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In this episode

• What are the chances of us having a constitutional convention in 2026 and if so what will it change?
• Why are there so many groups opposing the constitutional convention?

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Is it time to rewrite the Michigan’s constitution? Voters will decide in about a month during the midterms. This week on WDET’s weekly series MichMash, Gongwer News Service’s Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben discuss the likelihood of that happening. They sit down with PR professionals John Sellek and Mark Fisk who oppose the constitutional revision. 

Fisk pointed out that the having a constitutional convention would be like opening Pandora’s box. “A con con, if it is called, opens up all the articles and everything in the constitution, to rewrite. And so that’s very risky in the current climate for businesses. We have heard time and time again, this is going to increase instability and uncertainty at the worst possible time.”

Sellek added that the seriousness of this topic can be seen by the unlikely groups pairing together in order to stop it. “I’ve never seen a coalition like this. Almost everybody is leaning no. The UAW and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce are doing something together. Planned Parenthood and the Michigan Catholic Conference are doing this together. Like people who wouldn’t be caught dead out at lunch on a Tuesday with each other are actively campaigning [against the constitutional convention]…they’re really concerned about the chaos.”

Michigan voters will be able to see the proposal on their ballot for this year’s midterm elections. The midterms are on Nov. 3.

More from WDET:

• MichMash: What is a ConCon and will it happen in Michigan?
• MI voters to decide if it’s time for a constitutional convention
• MichMash: Top 10 Michigan House seats that could flip in the 2026 midterms

Michigan is seeing record high prices for diesel fuel and one economist says those costs will eventually trickle down. 

Diesel powers industries like mining, agriculture and construction. And most goods are moved by diesel-powered trucks. 

Director of Market and Industry Analysis for the Anderson Economic Group Cristina Benton says some businesses can absorb those costs in the short-term. “But others might not have that wiggle room to keep prices down, and they may have to pass those higher costs to consumers.” 

AAA says the average price of diesel fuel statewide was $6. 68 per gallon Friday. Drivers paid an average of $4.89 cents a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline this morning. U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed are calling on the state and federal governments to suspend fuel taxes temporarily. 

-Reporting by Russ McNamara

Additional headlines for Friday, Sept. 18, 2026

Michigan reports fewer jobs

Michigan’s jobless rate inched up a tenth of a point to 5% last month. The state labor office says a decline in manufacturing jobs led to fewer jobs. 

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget says the state had 2,000 fewer non-farm payroll jobs in August. 

The national jobless rate held steady last month at 4.1%.

Sports 

NFL 

The Detroit Lions suffered a loss to the Buffalo Bills with the score of 41-31.  

Lions head coach Dan Campbell says the loss shows the Lions where they stand. “I feel really good being able to improve from here. Continue to grow offensively…Defensively, we give up too many explosives… And now we got a minute to look at it and figure out what where we can go here.” 

The Lions next game is against the New York Jets on Sept. 27 at Ford Field. 

Dearborn + Detroit block party rescheduled

The annual Dearborn + Detroit Community Block Party has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27. It’ll be from 2–5 p.m. at Tireman & Miller St.

The celebration will still feature free food, music, games, giveaways, local vendors, community resources, family activities and more. For more information go to dearborn.gov. 

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In this episode: 

• What are some of the key races to watch during the midterms?
• Which politicians might face a tough race?
• MichMash bids farewell to our most featured guest.

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Control of the Michigan Legislature is on the line in this year’s midterm elections. As part of WDET’s weekly series, Gongwer News Service’s Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben discuss 10 races they believe could flip from one party to another. They are joined by Gongwer Assistant Editor Elena Durnbaugh, who covers the state House.

One of the topics heading into this election is whether the national political environment will affect local results. Durnbaugh says that if it does, local politicians will need to respond accordingly.

“…the national environment, where we have a situation where we have a Republican president who is deeply unpopular. It’s a midterm. People are looking for change that means that if you’re a Republican in a seat, you’re going to have to work harder to keep it.”

Durnbaugh said politicians’ voting records and what they have done while in control of the Legislature could also push voters one way or another.

The November general election is Nov. 3, 2026.

More from WDET:

• How voters view vaccines could influence midterm elections
• Detroit Evening Report: Trump wants federal oversight of midterm elections, continues to deny 2020 results
• MI GOP Chair: Democrats’ ‘woke’ policies are good for Republicans in 2026 election

This morning all international border crossings in Michigan were closed briefly to commemorate the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. It’s been a quarter of century since the nation faced this horrific moment. Nearly 3000 people were killed when al-Qaida terrorits hijacked four commerical airplanes and crashed them in the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. 

According to Michigan Remembers 9-11 Fund, an East Lansing-based nonprofit at least 42 people with ties to Michigan died during the attacks. The organization was created to honor those lives.

Patrick L. Anderson, a World Trade Center survivor and founder of Michigan Remembers 9-11, put out a statement saying, “For the past quarter century, we have strived to keep alive the memory of each person with ties to Michigan who lost their life on September 11, 2001. We remain committed to sharing their names and stories.”

Additional headlines for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026

Lochmoor Club burns down

The historic Lochmoor Club burned to the ground in a fire this week and has been declared a total loss according to local officials. The Grosse Pointe Woods clubhouse was built in 1969 and included dining facilities, a pub, locker room and more.  

On Sept. 9, the Public Safety Department said that there was a reported kitchen fire. The fire was brought under control before midnight. The Grosse Pointe School district is warning residents that air quality nearby may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.  

Sports

NFL 

The NFL is back and on Sunday the Detroit Lions start the season off with a home game against the New Orlean Saints. Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m.

MLB 

The Tigers have a weekend series against the Colorado Rockies. The Tigers are still second to last in the American League Central with a 67-79 record.  

Soccer

Detroit City FC play against Sacremento Republic FC in Heart Health Park, Sacramento, California. Game starts at 10:00 p.m. EST. 

National Black Footwear Forum

The 2026 National Black Footwear Forum is this weekend at the Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design (PLC Detroit). 

According to organizers this event highlights the collective power of Black leaders in the footwear industry. To celebrate the moment, Detroit’s revered run club WeRun313 is special Sunday morning group run and walk in partnership with @BrooksRunning as part of The Black Footwear Forum!

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In this episode 

• What makes this gubernatorial race different from previous ones?
• Which candidates are drawing the most attention to their campaigns, and what could they do to win?
• How do sports and politics reflect each other?

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With only a couple of months left until the midterms, Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates are trying to build support in their bids to become the state’s next governor. This week on WDET’s MichMash, Gongwer News Service’s Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben discuss how this race for governor differs from previous ones.

They are joined by Andrea Bitely, founder of the public relations firm Bitely Communications.

The race drawing the most attention in Michigan so far is the U.S. Senate race between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers. As for the gubernatorial race between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and U.S. Rep. John James, Bitely says it isn’t garnering the same level of attention.

“The gubernatorial race is potentially the most boring gubernatorial race in the history of gubernatorial races.”

Bitely continued by saying that after Mayor Mike Duggan dropped out, the race lost some of its interest for her.

“I think it got a lot more boring on May 21st [2026]. But maybe that’s just the the Duggan campaign staffer in me coming out.”

May 21 was the day Duggan dropped out of the race for governor.

Bitely concluded that to draw more attention to the gubernatorial race and their respective campaigns, the candidates need more rallies and events, along with a resounding message that sticks with voters.

The midterm elections are Nov. 3.

More from WDET:

• MichMash: Abdul El-Sayed makes his case for the Michigan US Senate seat
• MichMash: Live from Lansing
• MichMash: Why Mike Duggan dropped out, plus court ruling could affect funding

More than 250,000 residents across Southeast Michigan remained without power on Friday after widespread storms. The storms brought heavy rain, winds and at least one tornado to the region.  

National Weather Service data showed that more than 3/4′ of rain fell on Detroit on Thursday with an additional 2 inches of rain from overnight storms.  

DTE Energy issued a report saying that they expect 65% of customers to have power by the end of the day on Friday and 90% of customers to have power by Saturday and the remainder by Sunday.  

Additional headlines for Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

Five Detroit businesses gain funds from Motor City Match

The city and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation awards $330,000 dollars to five Detroit businesses in round 32 of Motor City Match. This program connects new businesses with services and space to grow by providing them with funding and resources.

Kevin Johnson, president of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation says efforts like this help build Detroit.  “People who saw a gap in their neighborhoods decided to fill it… that’s what’s going to bring our city back to the place where we want it to be, which is the most vibrant and most outstanding place to start and grow a business in this city through the mayor’s Rise Higher initiative.” 

Sports 

The Tigers had their payback against the Minnesota Twins with a dominant win of 11- 6 on Wednesday.

They are going to try to build off of that win this weekend against the Cleveland Guardians during their trip to Progressive Field in Cleveland Ohio.

The Tigers are currently second to last in the American League Central Division. 

Arts, Beats & Eats 

And this Labor Day weekend we have Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats. This annual downtown Royal Oak event is filled musical guests, such as rock band Third Eye Blind, country singer Chris Young, singer songwriter Brett Young, and R&B singer Ginuwine.  

Organizers say there will also be local talent, fun for kids, and a lot of interactive activities. 

At the festival there will be the Fine Art Fair  that was recently named #7 in the nation for fine art and design on Sunshine Artist magazine’s annual 200 Best list.

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More from WDET:

• Detroit Evening Report: Abdul El-Sayed urges unity between Black and Arab communities ahead of election
• MichMash: A review of the 2026 Michigan primary results
• MichMash: Michigan Progressives push past the primaries

September is National Preparedness Month and the city of Detroit is telling you how you can stay prepared in case of an emergency. This year’s theme is Americans Stand Ready.

In order to encourage preparedness in the city the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is telling residents to create and practice family emergency plans, develop a family emergency communications plan, and build an emergency supplies kit. The city is also encouraging residents to prepare for emergencies by signing up for the Detroit Alerts 365 notification system.

Additional headlines for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

Detroit parks receive funds for updates 

Eleven Detroit parks are getting an upgrade thanks to a $20 million investment in neighborhood and recreational spaces. This donation is made possible by the Gilbert Family Foundation, ARPA funds and city funds.

Councilmemeber Scott Benson—who is an avid bike rider—shares how this investment will enhance the quality of life in Detroit in an highlight reel YouTube video that dropped today from the City. “When we look at thriving cities around the city we see a common thread. Recreation is not a luxury, but is a vital urban asset and competitive edge for strong thriving cities and that is what you see today. Vibrant parks attract families, improve mental and physical well being and show the world that a city invests in its people, its recreation and neighborhoods” 

According to the city, they are seeing a record participation in their adopt a park program which is nearing 100 community partner organizations that help take care and invest in Detroit’s parks.  

Sports 

NFL  

We are a week away from the start of the NFL season and less than two weeks away to the Lions playing their first game. The team revealed their 53 man roster this week. RB Isiah Pacheco will miss at least the first four games of the regular season as he recovers from his MCL sprain.

Vice president and general manager Brad Holmes commented on Pacheo’s outlook. “We’re excited about him to get back. he’s again he’s doing everything that he can to to get back and we’re we’re excited to get him back when he’s health at some point this season.”

The Lions first game is on Sept. 13 at Ford Field. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. 

MLB 

The Tigers have suffered back to back losses to the Minnesota Twins. Next game is today at 7:40 p.m. at Target Field in Minneapolis. We’ll have the results of that game in tomorrow’s Detroit Evening Report. 

Art in the Elements Tour 

And this Labor Day weekend we get the chance to witness Meadow Brook Hall’s annual limited-run of the Art in the Elements tour. This tour features more than a dozen imaginative floral art sculptures created by renowned floral artists from around the country.

This is the tenth anniversary of their Art in the Elements Tour and organizers say this year’s art takes an imaginative excursion into the beyond.

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report this week about the Flint water crisis.

The report, released Tuesday, explains that a Michigan Supreme Court ruling on “one-person grand jury proceedings” limited the actions that could result from the yearslong investigation.

The crisis raised concerns about lead contamination in the drinking water of Flint residents. However, there were no state criminal prosecutions arising from the crisis.

The attorney general said the 105-page report marks the conclusion of the case.

To hear more about the report and other headlines, listen to the MichMash podcast to hear Cheyna Roth and Alethia Kasben discuss the news with The Detroit News’ Beth LeBlanc.

Detroit Fire Department honors late Sgt. Sivad Johnson

The Detroit Fire Department unveiled a memorial plaque honoring the late Sgt. Sivad Johnson this week along the pedestrian walkway on Belle Isle.

The 26-year veteran died Aug. 21, 2020, after trying to rescue three girls who were struggling in the Detroit River. Although Johnson and a civilian were able to save the three girls, Johnson was believed to have become tangled in aquatic vegetation.

Mayor Mary Sheffield attended the presentation and spoke about Johnson’s sacrifice.

“Today we gather near the very place where that act of selflessness was made. As a city we have a responsibility to never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

Lions, Tigers and Detroit City FC in action

NFL

The Lions’ final preseason game is Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Kickoff is at 1 p.m. As the NFL season approaches, the Lions and the rest of the league will cut their rosters to 53 players by Sunday.

The Lions’ first game of the season is against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 13.

MLB

The Tigers are trying to string together more wins as they continue to slide away from the top of the American League Central division.

They hope to build momentum this weekend as they face the Los Angeles Dodgers at Comerica Park. First pitch Friday is at 6:40 p.m.

Soccer

Detroit City FC faces Louisville City FC on Saturday at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. The game starts at 8 p.m.

Blake’s Sunflower Festival returns

Fall is right around the corner, which means Blake’s Sunflower Festival is here.

The annual festival features what organizers call breathtaking sunflower fields, 100 talented artisans and plenty of photo opportunities with admission.

The festival begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill.

For more details on pricing, activities and more, visit LittleGuide Detroit.

In this episode: 

• Why did the flint water crisis report come out now?
• Citizenship voting proposal blocked from Michigan ballot.
• Controversial UP copper mine gets $50M in state grants after years of trying.

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Ballot proposal drama, the significance of a report on the Flint water crisis and mixed feelings about funding for a copper mine. There was a lot to cover this week.

On MichMash, WDET’s Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service’s Alethia Kasben break down the week’s major headlines with The Detroit News’ Beth LeBlanc.

One of the main headlines was Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urging lawmakers to send new versions of nine vetoed bills to her this fall. LeBlanc says she understands the move but doesn’t think it will succeed.

“Those nine bills passed through a Democratic trifecta. Right now, the makeup of the House and Senate is very different. Matt Hall held up these bills for a year, and many in his caucus don’t agree with these bills. I don’t really know if they have any chance of getting to the governor at this point,” LeBlanc said.

The governor received a lot of pushback when she vetoed the bills nearly six weeks ago.

More from WDET:

• MichMash: Whitmer clashes with state Democrats after vetoing bills; MEDC revives economic development incentive
• Detroit Evening Report: EPA lifts emergency order on Flint drinking water
• MichMash: Flint water criminal prosecutions ends with no charges, frustrated residents

In this episode 

• What comes with the federal education freedom tax credits?
• How many states have opted into the tax credits already?
• The future of education for private, public, and home school students.

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Governor Whitmer as well as governors across the country have a decision to make regarding a federal program in connection with the Reconciliation Program. This week on MichMash…WDET’s Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service’s Zach Gorchow unpack the details of this program. They are joined by Prof Josh Cowen of Michigan State University and Peter Spadafore who leads the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity.

Cowen is known for being the nation’s leading critics of school voucher programs, but says this program is much different and offers real opportunities for public and private school students. “Unlike any other state voucher program that I have opposed…public school students can use this and they don’t have to exit the public schools to use it, there is a real revenue stream that is definitely available to public schools. That is not true for regular voucher programs.”

Spadafore, is against public schools oppose opting in to the credits because, ” It starts with a long standing opposition to any type of voucher program and this is unequivocally a voucher program. It’s public dollars for private schools. We stand in opposition to that. We have done so along with the voters of Michigan who have twice rejected these types of schemes alongside Governor Whitmer, who vetoed an education savings program that was passed by the legislature a few years back.”
Governor Whitmer hasn’t indicated whether she would make a decision to opt in during the last months of her tenure. 

• More from WDET:

  Michigan Primary 2024 Voter Guide: State House candidates running in metro Detroit

  Slotkin talks Medicaid cuts in GOP’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ voting against California EV mandate

  MichMash: Whitmer clashes with state Democrats after vetoing bills; MEDC revives incentive

The city of Detroit and local leaders celebrated the opening of Rohns Apartments that will add 17 new affordable units to city’s housing stock.   

The long vacant historic apartment building was revitalized by the development company WIZE Detroit.

During the grand opening press conference Sophia Zembra, owner and managing director of WIZE, shared her thoughts around the project.   “Rohns Apartments is our first project. We are very grateful. The city of Detroit guided us all the way up.”

The project was made possible due to the Detroit Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) ordinance that was issued in October of 2024. The program aims to accelerate affordable housing development by simplifying and expediting the approval process for qualifying projects.  

Director of the Housing and Revitalization Department Julie Synder says this development is a product of public and private partnership.   “Rohns apartment shows that good housing policy can help make good housing development possible. Creating more affordable housing requires more than developers who are willing to invest…it also requires the tools to make that development possible to support their vision and come together to make projects like this a reality.”

Rent for a one-bedroom apartment starts at $900 per month, while rent for a two-bedroom apartment starts at $1,100 per month.    

WIZE is also using the PILOT program to redevelop the Dexter Linwood neighborhood. This will feature 34 residential units with a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, and one studio unit. The project is expected to be completed in 2028.   

Additional headlines for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026

Pay As You Stay returns

The city’s Pay As you Stay (PAYS) program returns. The program helps Detroit residents by reducing delinquent past property taxes and has helped prevent foreclosure for thousands of Detroit property owners. 

The program expired on June 30 of 2025. But after efforts from city leaders, the legislature continues.

Wayne County Treasurer Eric R. Sabree shares why the program is so important. “It keeps owner-occupied residents in their homes and keeps homes affordable. PAYS has been successful throughout the county. We needed to continue to be their for families…people who legitimately fall on difficult times due to changing economies or other circumstances beyond their control.” 

Since 2020 the PAYS program has helped approximately 18,000 Detroit property owners keep their homes.   

Sports  

Lions  

The Detroit Lions are set to have their second preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22.

Detroit Lions edge rusher Derrick Moore shares how a preseason game can help reset players. “I’ve been out for two weeks. Getting back into the rhythm of being able to go against different competition and different looks and showing everyone what I’m capable of doing”.

Kickoff is at noon at Ford Field.  
  
Tigers  

The Detroit Tigers have slid back down the American League Central division and their back-to-back losses against the Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t help. They hope to bounce back this weekend against the Kansas City Royals.

First pitch for tomorrow’s game is at 8:10 p.m. at Ford Field. First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. EST at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City Missouri.   
  
DCFC

Detroit City Football Club will go against the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday at Keyworth Stadium. Game starts at 7:00 p.m .

Detroit Bourbon and Blues

Detroit Bourbon and Blues is back for the fourth annual immersive tasting and live music event. Organizers say this unique experience invites guests to sample a variety of bourbons and whiskeys as well as enjoy good music.

This is all going down at Eastern Market Shed 5 on Sunday, Aug. 23 from noon to 7 p.m.   

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