INSANE: Detroit | Vintage Vibes

In 1930, Detroit and Windsor opened an underwater road tunnel; 96 years later, the mile-long crossing still serves motorists between the two cities

The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, inaugurated in 1930, serves as a vital conduit for both commuters and tourists alike, linking the bustling city of Detroit, USA, with Windsor, Canada. This key international passage sees a high volume of automobile traffic. Ongoing renovations ensure the tunnel's infrastructure remains state-of-the-art, while contemporary engineering studies…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Detroit and Flint teens are struggling with their mental health – and worried adults around them feel ‘helpless’

Teens in southeast Michigan go to school carrying with them far more than backpacks, books and water bottles.

The Conversation · Sep 25

Since 1874, a boat on the Detroit River has passed mail to freighters that never stop, hauled up in a bucket on a rope; it has its own ZIP code: 48222

Since 1874, the J.W. Westcott II has served as a crucial lifeline for freighters navigating the Detroit River. Starting with John Ward Westcott's effort to connect ships to land, it transformed into a legally recognized service by USPS, operating 24/7 from April to December. As traditional mail volume dwindled, the…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Detroit lawyer bought Berry Gordy's Motown mansion for $250K in 2002, sold it for $1.65M

A century-old Detroit mansion with deep ties to the city’s music and industrial history once changed hands for just $250,000 before a painstaking restoration helped it sell for $1.65 million. Known as the Motown Mansion, the 10,500-square-foot residence at 918 W. Boston Blvd. was built in 1916-17 for lumberman Nels…

The Times of India · Sep 22

Potentially destructive giant scale insects found at Detroit airport

‘Pests like this can threaten America’s resources and wreak havoc among our most important economic sectors,’ one official said

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Not My Momma!: Family Claims Funeral Home Cremated Loved One by Mistake and Put Wig on Wrong Corpse

A Detroit family alleges Hutchinson Funeral Home prepared the wrong woman's body for Kimberly Moore's viewing, prompting an internal investigation and questions about identification procedures.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

‘We must’ve cremated her’: Detroit family opens mom’s casket. Creepy enough, they see a stranger wearing their mom’s dress and makeup

A missing toe tag may have caused a mix-up.

We Got This Covered · Sep 20

Michigan city defends itself against accusations of favouring Muslim holidays over other faiths

A statement from the Detroit suburb issued by a spokesperson came in response to a lawsuit on Thursday that accused the city and its mayor of spending thousands of dollars to celebrate Muslim holidays while ignoring Christian and Jewish holidays.

The Economic Times · Sep 19

How Concerning Is the Lions Defense? Here’s What Four Numbers Say About the Unit’s Struggles

Can the Lions overcome their defensive struggles through two weeks?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18

Black moms and pregnant women forced out of their homes in metro Detroit face health and safety threats

Is everyone entitled to a fair process before being forced out of their home?

The Conversation · Sep 18