The Detroit Evening Report

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has announced that he’s running to become governor next year. He delivered the news Tuesday in a campaign video, saying the state should eliminate the income tax and promote right to work measures. 

Plus, Detroit Deputy Mayor Malia Howard joined other city officials and residents Wednesday morning to celebrate the success of the Detroit Land Bank Authority. The agency has helped to rehab more than 12,000 vacant houses in the city since 2014.

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Former State lawmaker Adam Hollier is running for Congress again, challenging incumbent Shri Thanedar in next year's Democratic primary election.

Plus, Detroit’s young entrepreneurs are invited to a kickoff party on Wednesday at the Love Building for NextUp313.

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The National Poll on Healthy Aging has released new data regarding how climate change and extreme weather impact health for adults 50 and up.

Plus, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office has launched a new form for residents to report social security benefit disruptions.

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Faith leaders, community organizers and civil rights advocates will rally outside of Southfield’s Target store tomorrow April 12, according to nonprofit organization Michigan United Action. The rally is in response to the Target Corporation reversing its commitment to diversity equity and inclusion measures.

Plus, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud is set to deliver his second State of the City address on April 15 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. 

Michigan-based helicopter tour company, MyFlight, celebrated a groundbreaking for its new headquarters in Detroit on Wednesday. The 12,000-square-foot building will be at the Coleman A Young Municipal Airport. It’s the first new commercial development at the site in 60 years. 

Plus, the city of Dearborn reported a 34% drop of overdoses and six fewer deaths from overdose for the years 2023-2024.

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Detroit’s three casinos brought in more than $117 million in revenue last month. That’s down slightly from March 2024. MGM Grand retained the top spot in Detroit, controlling 46% of the market. MotorCity Casino was second with 31%, followed by Hollywood Casino at Greektown with 23% of the market. 

Plus, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans delivers his annual State of the County address Wednesday night.

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The federal government has terminated the visitor status of four international students at Wayne State University and several other universities throughout the state. WSU President, Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security did not notify the university or the students before terminating their status.

Plus, local police, state lawmakers and Detroit officials endorsed legislation to create a new public safety and violence prevention fund.

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Several thousand protesters — unhappy with the Trump administration’s cuts to federal employees, mass deportations, and tariffs — marched down Woodward Avenue from the Detroit Institute of Arts to Little Caesars Arena on Saturday.

Plus, the city of Detroit Construction and Demolition Department kicked off “Detroit Demo Week” on Monday, with events planned for throughout the week.

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Wayne State University announced Friday that a WSU alumnus has made a historic $50 million donation to its College of Engineering — the largest single gift made to the university in its 157-year history. The donation from alumnus James Anderson and his wife, Patricia, will be used to improve faculty support in the College of Engineering, including doctoral fellowships, undergraduate student experiences and a dean’s fund to improve recruiting efforts for top faculty and Ph.D. students.

Plus, Detroit's 23rd annual Greek Independence Day Parade is taking place this Sunday, April 6, and has a new route due to construction.

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Detroit attorney Todd Perkins announced his bid for mayor this week, making him the eighth candidate to enter the race to succeed Mike Duggan. The North End resident vowed to cut the city's property and income taxes. Perkins says lower taxes will send a positive message about Detroit's future.

Plus, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has recognized April as Arab American Heritage Month to celebrate the contributions of Arab Americans in various sectors. 

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