Dingell joins Sanders, Jayapal to introduce Medicare for All Act of 2025
Bernie Sanders is once again asking for something literally every other industrialized nation in the world has except for the United States — universal health care. The U.S. Senator was joined on Tuesday by Michigan’s U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell and U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington to introduce the Medicare for All Act of 2025.…
Michigan AG sues Roku for allegedly violating children’s privacy laws
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a federal lawsuit against Roku on Tuesday, accusing the streaming platform of illegally collecting and sharing personal data from children without parental consent. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Detroit, alleges Roku and its partners tracked the locations, browsing histories, voice recordings, and other identifying information on…
Michigan Democrats back effort to impeach Trump
Several Michigan House Democrats on Tuesday joined U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar’s call to impeach President Donald Trump, accusing him of violating the Constitution and posing a threat to American democracy. State Rep. Dylan Wegela of Garden City introduced a resolution in the Michigan House supporting Trump’s impeachment, arguing the president’s actions have undermined the rule…
Redford man charged after allegedly throwing kittens from moving car, running one over
A Redford man is facing felony charges after allegedly throwing two kittens from a moving vehicle at a Detroit gas station and then running over one of them. Brandon Lee Dwayne Littke, 25, was charged with animal torture and abandonment following the April 21 incident at a gas station on the 24800 block of West…
Ex Rocket Companies CEO’s Franklin Oyster Bar readies for opening
The Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery is getting ready to open. The restaurant says it expects to open for business on Tuesday, June 10 in the former Franklin Grill space at 32760 Franklin Rd. The building has origins as a 1848 carriage house and required extensive renovations, the restaurant says. The project is overseen by…
Detroit City Distillery’s new vodka is inspired by Eastern Market’s Flower Day
Flower Day in Eastern Market is one of those beloved Detroit celebrations, and Detroit City Distillery is toasting the occasion with a new vodka. The Eastern Market-based distillery is releasing a limited-edition Flower Day-inspired vodka, made from Michigan corn vodka and infused with lavender and lemon flavors. “We have always wanted to create a spirit…
Lafayette Park residents rise up as steam project threatens historic development
This story was updated at 3:40 p.m. with a response from Detroit Thermal. A battle is unfolding in picturesque Lafayette Park, where residents are trying to stop a private utility company from digging up parts of their nationally recognized neighborhood to install high-pressure steam infrastructure that they say would damage the historic character of the…
