This story also appeared in Planet Detroit Symone Wilkes, a 34-year-old mother from Detroit’s west side, drove to therapy in her 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, which had a broken steering pump. The car ...

For 12 days this month, the Taylor Housing Commission will open a waiting list for the popular, yet limited, housing choice voucher program.

Planet Detroit found some resources that can help get patients in southeast Michigan to medical care. Located in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood, the center offers older adults rides to and from the ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says “significant” changes are occurring as the federal government prepares to penalize states for food assistance error rates.

City ordinances require property owners to remove snow and ice within 24 hours after snow has fallen to ensure sidewalks are safe for public travel.

The land bank is granted unique powers under state law, allowing it to clear titles quickly, eliminate liens and past claims and hold property without paying taxes.

A leader of Detroit's Reparations Task Force plans to "apply pressure" to the incoming mayoral administration and City Council to ensure their policy recommendations are taken seriously.

The department is sharing home heating safety reminders on the heels of two deadly house fires in the city within two days.

Hitha Healing House serves as a community hub for health and wellness, with an emphasis on maternal health for pregnant moms ...

Michigan continues to bring back retro license plates. The latest: Red, white and blue to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. It goes on sale in January.

State government agencies delete those chats after 30 days, meaning they generally are no longer available to the public ...

A Michigan family’s dispute with Isabella County could help set the national precedent on what homeowners are entitled to if their property is seized and resold by the government to cover back taxes.