Sep 03 Trump tells black churchgoers in Detroit ‘I’m here to learn’ By Corey Williams, Associated Press Donald Trump said Saturday he wanted to help rebuild Detroit and told members of a black church that "there are many wrongs that should be made right."… Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 3:04 Trump proposes 3-tier income tax structure, regulation freeze By PBS News Hour Donald Trump laid out his economic plan today in Detroit, proposing an across-the-board income tax reduction as well as a freeze on agency regulations. Trump also attacked Hillary Clinton’s policy approach, arguing it “punishes" workers and business owners in the… Continue watching
Jul 01 What people not from Detroit need to know about Detroit By Kristen Doerer "When people come to Detroit they see Detroit as a blank canvas and a blank slate....But that’s not true," says Aaron Foley, author of “How To Live In Detroit Without Being A Jackass.”… Continue reading
Jun 30 How a luxury watch and bicycle company became part of Detroit’s revitalization By Kristen Doerer In recent years, a revitalization has taken place in “midtown” Detroit, and businesses, like luxury watch and bicycle company Shinola, have made Detroit their home. Continue reading
Jun 28 All-male choir at Detroit school shares a hopeful vision By WTVS, Detroit Public Television The Vision Male Ensemble from Detroit provides training and mentorship for boys at the Detroit School of the Arts. Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch 2:59 Michigan lawmakers approve emergency aid for Detroit schools By PBS News Hour As Detroit schools slip toward bankruptcy, the Michigan state legislature approved almost $50 million in emergency aid to keep Detroit's public schools open through the end of this year. New York Times reporter Kate Zernike joins Megan Thompson to discuss. Continue watching
Feb 12 Decrepit Detroit school gets $500,000 for fixes By Rhana Natour An elementary school in Detroit can't use its playground or gym because of sewer system leaks and black mold. Now, that same school, which was featured on Tuesday's PBS NewsHour, is the recipient of a windfall from "The Ellen Show."… Continue reading
Feb 09 Watch 8:32 Why Detroit’s teachers are ‘sick’ of their inadequate schools By PBS News Hour Detroit's public schools have been in financial decline for more than a decade as their enrollment plummeted. Now on the brink of insolvency, the district is confronted with decrepit buildings, a chronic lack of resources and fed up teachers who… Continue watching
Jan 20 Governor’s emails show debate over blame for Flint water By David Eggert, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. — A day after doctors reported high levels of lead in Flint children, Gov. Rick Snyder's chief of staff told him the "real responsibility" for the city's water issues rested with local government officials, emails released Wednesday showed. Continue reading
Jan 20 Obama tours auto show, pledges help for Flint’s water crisis By Kevin Freking, Associated Press DETROIT -- President Barack Obama will take a victory lap Wednesday in Detroit with a tour of the North American International Auto Show. Continue reading