The Latest Breaking News from Detroit

La pintura 'Critical Race Theory' hizo famoso de la noche a la mañana a este artista

DETROIT — La fama llegó abruptamente para el pintor de Detroit Jonathan Harris, cuya pintura viral "Critical Race Theory" dio la vuelta al mundo en cuestión de días a fines de 2021.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2022

Seattle and Detroit Move Toward Decriminalizing Psychedelics

Though state laws in both places have not yet adapted, consumers of "entheogenic" plants and fungi are now less likely to be arrested and prosecuted in the two cities.

Reason · Jan 20, 2022

Viral 'Critical Race Theory' painting created overnight fame for Detroit artist

DETROIT -- Fame came abruptly for Detroit painter Jonathan Harris, whose viral "Critical Race Theory" painting went around the world in a matter of days in late 2021.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2022

GM Secures $1.3B Tax Break For Orion EV Assembly Plant Expansion

General Motors Co (NYSE: GM) has secured a tax break on its proposed $1.3 billion investment to expand the Orion assembly plant for building electric vehicles, the Detroit Free Press

Benzinga · Jan 19, 2022

UM investigating ousted president's use of university funds

DETROIT — The law firm investigating ousted University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel is examining his use of university funds, officials confirmed.

Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2022

Lions Twitter reaction to Matthew Stafford winning a playoff game

Lions Twitter reaction to Matthew Stafford winning a playoff game, featuring some former Detroit teammates

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 18, 2022

Man accused in plot against Michigan Gov. Whitmer rips judge, faults FBI for using undercover informants

DETROIT — Barry Croft, the accused bombmaker for a group charged with plotting to kidnap and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, criticized the federal judge handling his case on the eve of a key court hearing that will decide which evidence will be shown to jurors.

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2022

'Validation Of The City And Region's Exciting Momentum': Dan Gilbert's Rocket Mortgage Brings Forbes' Under 30 Summit To Detroit

In February, Forbes announced its flagship Under 30 Summit would move to Detroit for the next three years.

Benzinga · Oct 28, 2019

20 American Cars You've Probably Never Heard Of

Detroit's Big Three—Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis—are probably the most recognizable car makers in America. But dig a little deeper and you'll find that the big names of Detroit aren't the only ones designing and selling cars in the good ol' U.S. of A.

Motor1 · Jul 4, 2019