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From the Great Migration to the impact of the I-75 extension in Detroit, Black and Latinx Americans have seen many parallels through their decades in the city. Today, we talk about the history, development and gentrification of Southwest Detroit — Mexicantown, Corktown, and Delray.
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A week after something happened underground that caused the roadway near Fort and Dearborn streets in Detroit to swell and then buckle, officials are still puzzled about the cause.
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By starting time, early Saturday evening, more than 100 had gathered on the Delray block where a makeshift boxing ring had been set up in the street.The…
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Three environmental groups have notified the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency they plan to sue because the agency has not come up with a plan to…
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For most misdemeanor offenses in Michigan, the likely punishment is a fine, jail time, or both. But each Wednesday in Detroit’s 36th District Court, a…
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The city of Detroit will get $48 million in a deal with the state related to construction of a new bridge to Canada.The city is selling the state land in…
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Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo celebration took place Sunday, two days after the actual Mexican holiday.Families lined Vernor Avenue, southwest Detroit’s main…
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A man from southwest Detroit has two weeks before he is deported back to Mexico after living in the city for almost 20 years. Mario Hernandez came to the…
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As part of Michigan Radio’s Songs from Studio East series, this year we are exploring music that combines both contemporary and traditional music from…
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Some parents and community members in southwest Detroit plan to file a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.That’s after…