Five people have been awarded the Detroit ACE Honors Medal

A popular shuttle service that has been providing free rides to older Detroiters and people with disabilities is set to end soon.

It seems to happen all year, but especially now as the weather begins to warm up.

For a second year in a row, Detroit’s population has grown.

The new furniture store sells everything from dining room sets to living room sets, mattresses, and more.

Economic mobility in Detroit isn’t just a necessity; it’s a means to provide new opportunities for individuals and families to strengthen their financial futures and improve quality of life.

One of the biggest challenges of homeownership is long-term maintenance and repair, especially for low-income households.

Nearly six weeks after what Mayor Mike Duggan and others called the worst water main break in Detroit’s history; the recovery efforts are wrapping up. However, for about 15 families still stuck in hotels, and many neighbors discovering items missing and damages, the struggle is far from over.

As a nearly 80% Black city, you can’t talk about Detroit’s past, present or future without talking about its Black residents.

As Metro Detroiters continue cleaning up from the last snowfall, another round is already on the way.

The city of Detroit preparing to activate overnight respite centers in response to this weekend’s colder temperatures. The centers will allow homeless Detroiters to seek shelter from the cold.

Two classic Local 4 stories with two different takes on the holiday

A few lake-effect snow showers will continue to move through Southeast Michigan on Thursday. An additional dusting is possible.

The Detroit Lions ripped our hearts out, but the rest of our local teams are helping us move on from football season.

The summer jobs program, Grow Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT), is now accepting applications.

The owner of the Detroit Pistons has submitted a bid to bring a WNBA team back to the city.

Holiday travel will be tricky for Metro Detroiters beginning Monday afternoon as a wintry mix or even snow is expected to pass through Southeast Michigan.

Metro Detroit is expected to get at least 1-2 inches of snow by Friday evening.

Residents across Detroit are receiving information about a new survey and tool designed to gather perspectives on lived experiences and potential opportunities for investment in various neighborhoods.

When will it stop snowing Thursday in Metro Detroit, and how much more snow will we get by then?

The 13th annual S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon benefiting area charities will be held Thursday at the Somerset Collection in Troy.

Metro Detroit is in for a wild weather ride this week, from rain to snow to frigid temperatures.

As the Detroit Lions prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers tonight at Ford Field, there are two Detroiters who won’t be rooting for their hometown team.

Eye Care for Detroit wants to provide vision services to those in need

The Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting its seventh public meeting to discuss the I-375 redesign project, which has received significant pushback from Detroiters.

Detroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.

Detroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.

Detroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.

Here's when the first snowfall of the season is expected to arrive in Southeast Michigan.

Some Metro Detroiters are raising concerns after receiving a letter from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Dept. regarding lead service lines.

Todd Bettison officially took the oath of office as Detroit’s interim police chief.

Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey is estimating upwards of 290,000 Detroiters will vote during the general election.

The deadline to apply to Detroit’s HOPE program is November 1. The program reduces or eliminates current-year property tax obligations for eligible Detroiters.

According to the Department of State, about 16%, or 1.15 million of Michigan voters have already cast their ballots.

The November election is less than three weeks away and Saturday marked the first day of in-person early voting in Detroit.

A Metro Detroit graffiti artist showed support for Vice President Kamala Harris with a mural.

We’re not taking back Chump of the Week. We didn’t do it for Rasheed Wallace, we’re not doing it for Netflix.

The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end Isaiah Thomas off the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad after Aidan Hutchinson’s season-ending injury.

Netflix, you’re Local 4′s Chump of the Week.

FDR took time out of his schedule during the middle of the Great Depression to recognize and acknowledge Detroit sports.

Metro Detroiters on vacation in Florida have found themselves in the path of Hurricane Helene.

Play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti delivered an epic call as the Detroit Tigers pulled closer to a playoff spot with a win over the Rays on Thursday.

If you’re a fan of I Think You Should Leave and you haven’t watched Detroiters, your media consumption habits are bad and that needs to be rectified.

As the election cycle continues heating up, some Metro Detroiters want to make sure voters are proactive and prepared.

Guess who’s back?

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Fall is just around the corner, which means it’s cider mill season in Michigan.

Detroit's oldest neighborhood ranked most "up-and-coming neighborhoods."

Communities that earn the designation have a documented increase in the number of people who know how to perform CPR and have an increased readiness for how to handle cardiac arrest events.

This Michigan city ranks #1 lowest for DUIs.

Former Detroit councilwoman forms committee to campaign for Detroit's top job.

In a groundbreaking effort to address Detroit housing needs, the Gilbert Family Foundation and the North Corktown Neighborhood Association (NCNA) have partnered to launch Tomorrow’s Housing Innovation Showcase (THIS).

Metro Detroiters have been forced to cope with multiple tragedies during the summer of 2024.

Detroit’s high poverty level and housing challenges are well known to Detroiters.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Metro Detroiters who have homes that are prone to flooding might have a problem with severe storms and heavy rainfall on the horizon.

We take our responsibility seriously at Local 4 and want to provide you with the information you need to live your best life.

The Detroit Housing Network connects Detroiters to various housing programs and services.

Metro Detroiters will have a new way to be outside this summer.

Like a phoenix, Detroit has experienced its own renewal and rebirth.

Get valuable resources and assistance for homeowners in Detroit at the Go 4 It Healthy Homes Resource Fair.

The summer season kicked off at Rouge Park.

What started with three people looking to improve a neighborhood and help young Detroiters find business opportunities is about to erect a multi-million dollar neighborhood center.

We all have our favorite parts of wedding, but the absolute best part of any wedding is the party that happens on the dance floor!

We all have our favorite parts of wedding, but the absolute best part of any wedding is the party that happens on the dance floor!

If there’s one thing we know about Detroit, we always show up -- and for the NFL Draft, Detroiters did just that.

The NFL draft is coming to Detroit and for a change, the Lions are coming off a successful season and have appeared to address every need with seemingly sound moves.

For the last five years, Detroit has seen $1 billion put toward 71 affordable housing developments.

When Detroiters think about the long-term health and stability of their communities, quality housing is always at the top of the list. But as housing prices increase throughout the city, some residents are concerned about affordability and accessibility.

Many job opportunities and open positions exist for Detroiters who want to return to work.

Since the city’s bankruptcy, foundations have been at the forefront of Detroit’s recovery, and the Gilbert Family Foundation has worked particularly hard to help rebuild the city in a unique way with a graduation ceremony at the Detroit Conservation Corps.

When it comes to the record $17 trillion debt Americans run up these days, it’s no surprise delinquency rates are rising.

The deadline is quickly approaching for Metro Detroiters to apply for financial assistance after a series of storms caused serious flooding in the area last summer.

A new bus service is offering riders a direct route from Downtown Detroit to the Detroit Metro Airport for less than $10 one way.

Michigan's population growth is among the worst in the nation, and it has experts sounding the alarm for some action in Lansing.

It’s called the Detroit Air Express, and it’ll offer hourly trips from downtown to DTW.

Detroit has announced its first eight certified tech hubs and a new interactive map to help residents access digital literacy resources.

Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin are bringing "I Think You Should Leave Live" to the Fox Theatre in Detroit.

Getting Detroiters connected to the internet is the goal of a collaborative effort between several organizations and the city.

If you're us at Local 4, you wait about 30 minutes to an hour, and then you check YouTube or social media to see if the Detroit Lions have posted Dan Campbell's postgame locker room speech.

Most Detroiters are trying to figure out if they’re in Dream Land or reality.

A woman from Ionia on the west side of the state has been handed two 35-to-60-year sentences for hitting and killing two Metro Detroiters participating in a charity bike ride.

Metro Detroiters will be able to hand over unwanted, functioning firearms in exchange for Target or Meijer gift cards at Oakland County’s gun buyback event in December.

For 10 years this Detroit event has been helping students find scholarships

The Help Wanted signs were out across Detroit, and Mayor Mike Duggan says there are no longer roadblocks for Detroiters to get jobs.

Free comedy show this Friday in Detroit features international “dad” comics

The city of Detroit is reporting that major crimes in the city are trending downward.

"We are going to build a neighborhood that’s affordable for everyone."

This year’s event will be held on Sept. 22 and 23 at the Mike Ilitch School of Business, and it figures to be to once again be transformational for those in attendance.

A man with disabilities says his commute to work at Ford Field wasn’t easy because of the condition of the sidewalks in Detroit.

The Detroit People Mover has released its schedule for Labor Day Weekend to help you discover your downtown journey.

Even with a lot of community programs and progress in some areas, there are still some residents across the City of Detroit asking, “What about my neighborhood?”

“Oppenheimer” comes out in theaters this weekend, and Metro Detroiters are lucky enough to have the opportunity to see the movie in a special IMAX theater -- the way its supposed to be seen.

Fewer Metro Detroiters are selling their homes this year compared to recent years, data shows. Here's a look at the data.

The Veggie Express is a new pilot program by Pluck.eco aimed at making it easier for Detroiters to access fresh fruits and vegetables.

A playground designed by the students opened earlier this month at a school on Detroit's east side.

“Oppenheimer” comes out in theaters this weekend, and Metro Detroiters are lucky enough to have the opportunity to see the movie in a special IMAX theater -- the way its supposed to be seen.

Take a walk down memory lane -- Sunday night -- only on Local 4.

We’re taking a trip down memory lane this summer to remember the history of Boblo Island -- and we want your help!

The Boblo building in Detroit, which was one of the worst examples of commercial blight, is finally coming down after sitting dormant for decades.