A recent survey by the University of Michigan and Outlier Media shows many Detroiters won’t vote this year because they don’t trust the political system. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Detroit next week, marking her first campaign stop in Michigan since President Biden ended his reelection bid. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

The Michigan Supreme Court said Monday its 2020 decision stopping local governments from keeping profits from the sale of foreclosed homes can be applied retroactively. Plus, the Belle Isle Aquarium will have extended hours of operation during the month of August thanks to a $10,000 contribution from Comerica Bank. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

A proposal to renew a millage for the Detroit Public Library will be on the August 6 ballot for Detroiters. Plus, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is launching a new payment plan today for customers with overdue bills who don’t qualify as low-income. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

The city of Detroit broke ground this week on the first phase of a new mixed-use housing development in North Corktown. Plus, More Rite Aid stores are closing in Michigan as the pharmacy chain goes through bankruptcy. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

A jury acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of first-degree murder last week in relation to the stabbing death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll last fall. Now prosecutors are deciding whether they want to re-try the case on the two counts of felony murder and home invasion that left the jury deadlocked. Also, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill this week that will prohibit criminal defense attorneys from using a victims sexual orientation or gender identity as a defense argument. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

Detroiters had to deal with an ugly commute Wednesday morning, with heavy overnight rain leading to street flooding in many areas around the city. Plus, today is Detroit’s 323rd birthday. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

Vice President Kamala Harris could be inheriting some of the opposition President Joe Biden faced on the campaign trail, now that Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. One source of opposition came from the “Abandon Biden” movement, angry over the administration’s stance on Israel’s war in Gaza. Also, the Detroit City Planning Commission approved the $65 million expansion of the Motown Museum last week. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit City Council Member Mary Waters announced proposed changes to a new rental ordinance on Monday. Waters said the new changes will streamline inspections and hold landlords accountable for not meeting safety standards. This story and more in the latest "Detroit Evening Report" podcast.

On the latest episode of "Detroit Evening Report Weekends," WDET's Sascha Raiyn talks to author and "poetjournalist" Aaron Dworkin about the work of his Institute for Poetjournalism. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

People in Michigan and around the world faced online disarray on Friday as a widespread technology outage affected companies and services across multiple industries. Plus, after two tragic accidents where children were fatally hit by cars, residents are demanding more traffic safety measures in Hamtramck. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].