The Detroit Evening Report

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we discuss recent honors given to the city of Detroit for two "blight to beauty" projects in the city; a new tentative deal between UAW and Ford for Tool and Dye workers at the automaker's River Rouge complex and more. 

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An audit released by the Michigan Public Service Commission on Tuesday shows DTE Energy’s reliability problems are partially caused by antiquated equipment. Plus, the city of Dearborn will open its first of three "PEACE parks on Friday.

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New data published by the FBI this week shows that 2023 saw the highest number of hate crime reports in the U.S. since the agency began tracking such incidents more than three decades ago. Plus, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says she will not charge five people who were arrested after Wayne State police broke up a pro-Palestinian encampment in May. 

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The Hamtramck Historical Museum is getting a new exhibit based on the Bengali diaspora, focusing on communities in Hamtramck. Plus, the Detroit Public Library main branch is hosting a free youth public safety town hall next week to discuss students’ concerns and thoughts on violence. 

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On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we discuss the city of Detroit's new community response team training program and share some safety tips from in honor of National Preparedness Month. We also highlight a few local events to check out, including the Black Footwear Forum 2024 National Forum and the Funky Ferndale Art Fair. 

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The state has waived the five-year Medicaid eligibility waiting period for green card holders up to age 21 and pregnant women with legal status. Plus, a Wayne County judge has temporarily stopped the shipment of low-level radioactive waste from New York to a landfill near Belleville.

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The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing in Detroit tonight to hear public comments on DTE Energy’s pending application to raise its rates. Plus, the United Auto Workers union says it’s prepared to take action against Stellantis in the coming days.

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The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is offering a $1,000 reward for any tips leading to a conviction after a Jewish teenager was attacked in Ann Arbor over the weekend. Also, the United Auto Workers union has formally filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Stellantis. 

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Frontier International Academy is hosting a safety training session for parents this week, following ongoing concerns from community members about road safety. Plus, Hamtramck residents will vote on a $2.75 million millage renewal this November. 

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The Abandon Harris Campaign launched on Thursday in Dearborn as a continuation of the Abandon Biden Campaign. Plus, Henry Ford Hospital held a groundbreaking on Thursday for its $2.2 billion Detroit campus expansion. 

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