The Detroit Evening Report

Metro Detroit gas prices have jumped seven cents per gallon since Tuesday.  The average price of a gallon of self-serve unleaded is now $3.10.  That’s up from $3.03 on Tuesday. AAA Michigan’s Howard Hughey says consumer demand is to blame. 

Plus, the historic Dearborn Inn is reopening after a two-year long restoration project.

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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we share news about the city of Detroit’s expansion to its private sewer repair program; a new area code for some Detroiters and more.

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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Michigan's new interactive Public Health Data Dashboard; the Detroit Department of Transportation's upcoming public hearing on future service changes and more.

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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover the state's efforts to form a new advisory committee of former Medicaid recipients to share their experiences; Detroit's 67th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and more.

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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we share updates from Detroit Water and Sewerage on cleanup efforts following the Southwest Detroit water main break; highlight special events planned throughout the city for 313 Day and more.

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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover former Detroit Police Chief James Craig's mayoral candidacy announcement; President Donald Trump's nomination of Dearborn Heights mayor Bill Bazzi as the next U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia; and more.

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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II's entry into the 2026 Michigan governor race; an upcoming panel highlight jessica Care moore, Tiff Massey and other women building connections between hip-hop, design and culture; and more.

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The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) issued an advisory this week warning people of a possible travel ban by the Trump administration for Arab, Muslim-majority countries and others. Plus, the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) is looking for volunteers to join a network that collects and shares surface water quality data throughout Michigan. 

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President Donald Trump has paused auto tariffs on vehicles imported from Canada and Mexico for one month. Plus, Detroit officials will present $300,000 in grants Wednesday night for legacy businesses in the city as part of a new initiative to support small businesses, called the Detroit Legacy Business Project.

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Dearborn Public Schools is providing free meals for students to take home for Iftar, the break fast meal during the month of Ramadan. Many Dearborn students are Muslim and will abstain from eating and drinking until sunset, missing school lunch. Food service director Emi Kreste said that the district has wanted to provide Ramadan accommodations for years, but that it wasn't possible until now.

Plus, the Detroit Parks Coalition and the Detroit Public Library are partnering for an inaugural Bookmark Design Contest.

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