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Motor City Direct — Independent local news for the city of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park

Motor City Direct

Independent independent local news for the city of detroit, hamtramck and highland park publication.

Motor City Direct is an independent local news publication covering the city of Detroit, Michigan, and its enclaves Hamtramck and Highland Park — from downtown and Midtown to Corktown, Southwest Detroit, the east side and the neighbourhoods. We report on City Hall and the City Council, neighbourhoods and housing, Detroit Public Schools Community District, public safety, the auto industry and jobs, transit and roads, water and the environment, business and development, sports, arts and community life.

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CommunityMotor City Direct staff1h ago

Highland Park's 2026 General Election Results Now Available for Review

Residents and Interested Parties Can Now Review the Official Outcomes of the 2026 General Election for the City of Highland Park.

Public SafetyMotor City Direct staff22h ago

Fatal Crash on Lodge Freeway Claims Lives of Three Detroit Women

City HallMotor City Direct staff2d ago

Detroit Seeks Young Voices for City Improvement Initiative

City HallMotor City Direct staff2d ago

City and Groups Work to Ease Election Day Travel

Neighborhoods & HousingMotor City Direct staff3d ago

Whittier Bodega Opens, Bringing Fresh Food and Services to East Side

CommunityMotor City Direct staff3d ago

Bridgedetroit Releases November General Election Voter Guide

Neighborhoods & HousingMotor City Direct staff3d ago

Detroit Homeowners Urged to Apply for Property Tax Reduction by November 6 Deadline

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City HallMotor City Direct staff

Michigan Voters to Decide on Constitutional Convention and Political Spending Limits

5d ago

SchoolsMotor City Direct staff

Stray Bullet Strikes Osborn High School Window; Suspects Apprehended

5d ago

Public SafetyMotor City Direct staff

West Side Shooting Puts One in Hospital

5d ago

Neighborhoods & HousingMotor City Direct staff

Former Detroiter John Deaton Campaigns as Underdog for U.s. Senate

5d ago

Public SafetyMotor City Direct staff

West Side Standoff Ends in Fatal Police Shooting

5d ago

Public SafetyMotor City Direct staff

Man Dead After Hourslong Standoff on East Side

5d ago

City HallMotor City Direct staff

Voting in Detroit: What You Need to Know for the General Election

5d ago

Water & EnvironmentMotor City Direct staff

Detroiters Can Apply for Water Bill Assistance Through Wayne Metro

5d ago

Water & EnvironmentMotor City Direct staff

Detroit Water Department Considers Relocation Amid Costly Building Repairs

5d ago

Neighborhoods & HousingMotor City Direct staff

Detroit Households Face Growing Strain, University of Michigan Study Finds

5d ago

City HallMotor City Direct staff

Voter Preparation Underway for November Election

6d ago

SchoolsMotor City Direct staff

Detroit Schools Consider Major Library Reopening Plan

6d ago

Neighborhoods & HousingMotor City Direct staff

Detroit Area Renters Struggle to Reclaim Security Deposits

6d ago

Public SafetyMotor City Direct staff

Berkley Police Increase Patrols Following New Antisemitic Fliers

6d ago

Neighborhoods & HousingMotor City Direct staff

Detroit Metro Residents Grapple with Persistent Affordability Concerns

6d ago

Events in Detroit

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Big Ass Truck I.E., Chamber, Mugshot, Surfaced, Ante Up

Mon, Nov 2 · 6:00 PMTSDMAAC$

Hunxho

Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PMSaint Andrew's Hall$

talker & Snowcuffs with special guests Origami Phase and Joyful Forfeit

Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PMSmall's$

JOURNEY - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With)

Mon, Nov 2 · 7:30 PMLittle Caesars Arena$

Blind Pig Comedy

Mon, Nov 2 · 8:00 PMBlind Pig$

20 Years of Nekrogoblikon with Special Guests Aborted

Tue, Nov 3 · 6:00 PMSaint Andrew's Hall$

The Paradox

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PMTSDMAAC (Catacombs)$

KATSEYE: THE WILDWORLD TOUR

Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PMLittle Caesars Arena$

Wheel Of Fortune - Live!

Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PMMichigan Theater$

Eastern Michigan Eagles Football vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Football

Wed, Nov 4 · All dayRynearson Stadium$

Arch Enemy w/ The Black Dahlia Murder

Wed, Nov 4 · 5:00 PMRoyal Oak Music Theatre$

Static Dress - Injury Episode USA Tour

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PMThe Shelter$

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Sam's Club Updates Thanksgiving Meal Bundle for Larger Gatherings, Easier Preparation

Auto & Jobs

Oct 26

Michigan Central Fund Supports Local Hiring, Training for Area Startups

Business & Development

6d ago

Detroit Seeks Young Voices for City Improvement Initiative

City Hall

2d ago

Whittier Bodega Opens, Bringing Fresh Food and Services to East Side

Neighborhoods & Housing

3d ago

Fatal Crash on Lodge Freeway Claims Lives of Three Detroit Women

Public Safety

22h ago

Stray Bullet Strikes Osborn High School Window; Suspects Apprehended

Schools

5d ago

Detroit Lions Honor Cancer Survivors and Patients, Partner with Henry Ford Health

Sports & Community

Oct 26

Man with Prior Deportation for Sex Crimes Arrested at Gordie Howe Bridge

Transit & Roads

Oct 21

Detroiters Can Apply for Water Bill Assistance Through Wayne Metro

Water & Environment

5d ago

Highland Park's 2026 General Election Results Now Available for Review

Community

1h ago

Best of Detroit

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Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)

World-class art museum with a diverse collection, including Diego Rivera's iconic Detroit Industry Murals.

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Belle Isle Park

Iconic island park offering stunning city views, recreational activities, and unique attractions like the conservatory and aquarium.

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Motown Museum (Hitsville U.S.A.)

Step back in time to where the legendary Motown sound was created and explore the iconic Studio A.

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Detroit Riverwalk

Enjoy miles of scenic waterfront paths, parks, and attractions along the Detroit River, perfect for walking, biking, or relaxing.

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SchoolsMotor City Direct staff

Community Instrument Drive Seeks Donations for Detroit Students

6d ago

City HallMotor City Direct staff

Mike Rogers' Detroit Poll Watcher Comments Draw Voter Suppression Warnings

6d ago

Neighborhoods & HousingMotor City Direct staff

Proposed Federal Changes Threaten Local Community Reinvestment

6d ago

Business & DevelopmentMotor City Direct staff

Michigan Central Fund Supports Local Hiring, Training for Area Startups

6d ago

Business & DevelopmentMotor City Direct staff

Bagley Neighborhood Secures Nearly $9 Million Development for Market and Small Businesses

Oct 26

Sports & CommunityMotor City Direct staff

Detroit Lions Honor Cancer Survivors and Patients, Partner with Henry Ford Health

Oct 26

Sports & CommunityMotor City Direct staff

Michigan Firefighter Carries Game Ball Over 300 Miles for Cancer Support

Oct 26

City HallMotor City Direct staff

Coleman A. Young Statue Initiatives Advance for U.s. Capitol and Detroit Riverfront

Oct 26

SchoolsMotor City Direct staff

Detroit Schools Eye Return of Libraries to 89 Buildings Under Proposed Spending Plan

Oct 26

Auto & JobsMotor City Direct staff

Sam's Club Updates Thanksgiving Meal Bundle for Larger Gatherings, Easier Preparation

Oct 26

Water & EnvironmentMotor City Direct staff

Patchy Dense Fog to Start the Week, Dry Conditions Persist Across Metro Detroit

Oct 25

Auto & JobsMotor City Direct staff

Obama Criticizes Trump's Canada Tariffs at Detroit Rally

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