Some say a growing number of Detroit residents are interested in keeping small animals on their property, such as chickens, ducks, and even honeybee hives.

World Mental Health Day is October 10. Many advocates describe it as a time to discuss mental health education and advocacy against the social stigma.

Some residents and business owners in the Old Redford neighborhood have many questions surrounding plans to open a new liquor store.

People seeking recreational marijuana business licenses in Detroit can begin applying next month.

Michiganders voted to legalize recreational marijuana back in 2018. However, as it stands three-plus years later, the city of Detroit still doesn’t have a finalized plan for businesses to sell it.

Last summer, a judge put a halt to granting recreational marijuana licenses in the city of Detroit. Instead of waiting to go to trial, there’s a new ordinance on the table.

People gathered in Detroit for a day of service to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

The new Detroit City Council met for the first time Monday, Jan. 4, 2022.

DETROIT – On Sunday’s episode of Flashpoint there was a conversation about the rise of domestic terrorism and mass violence with Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. There was also a discussion about marijuana business licenses being distributed by the City of Detroit. Detroit City Council members Janee Ayers, James Tate and Raquel Castaneda-Lopez spoke about the topic. They weighed in on marijuana licensing in the city and the priority to include legacy Detroiters. Segment OneRep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan’s 8th Congressional DistrictSegment TwoDetroit City Council members Janee Ayers, James Tate and Raquel Castaneda-LopezSegment ThreeFlashpoint host Karen Drew wraps up this week’s episode

It’s been nearly a year since recreational marijuana was legalized in Michigan, yet recreational shops and other businesses have not been allowed in Detroit.

Important PointsLegislation includes robust social equity program to help build wealth amongst DetroitersAt least 50% of all new licenses to be issued to “Legacy Detroiters”All state approved adult use licenses to be made availableLegacy applicants to receive priority application review, discounts on application feesDETROIT – Today the Detroit City Council voted to unanimously approve an adult-use recreational marijuana ordinance also known as Chapter 20 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, which allows adult-use marijuana licensing in Detroit. Passage of this ordinance by the full body of the Detroit City Council allows licensing for the following state approved categories: adult-use retailer establishment, grower, processor, safety compliance facility, temporary marihuana event, microbusiness, designated consumption lounge and secure transporter. The ordinance allows current medical marijuana licensees an opportunity at obtaining adult use licenses but works steadfastly to create an avenue of participation for residents of the city where this new industry will be located. The City of Detroit Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department will begin accepting Detroit Legacy applications for certification in January 2021 and the Building, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department will follow by accepting applications for adult-use licensing starting April 1, 2021. For more information about the adult-use marijuana ordinance or the social equity program component, reach out to councilmembertate@detroitmi.gov or click here.

DETROIT – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan along with city councilman James Tate introduced a new ordinance at a press conference Monday afternoon that outlines plans for recreational marijuana shops. Now those negatively impacted by illegal marijuana sales in the past will have the same chance to make a profit off the industry the legal way. Read more: Detroit officials announce proposed ordinance allowing recreational marijuana sales in the cityBut cannabis legal group principal attorney, Barton Morris, believes there is a group that deserves the same opportunity. He’s hoping the plan can be changed in the future, in the meantime, the mayor is standing behind the proposal. There will be a six-week exclusive early licensing period for Detroit Legacy applicants.

DETROIT – Councilman James Tate announced a proposed amendment to the Detroit City Code to allow adult-use recreational marijuana licensing in Detroit. The ordinance would give significant preference to Detroit residents in terms of the number of licenses issued, discounts on land and other incentives, officials said. Detroit Legacy applicants will get a minimum of 50 percent of all newly created business licenses issued in the city, officials said. No license will be issued to any recreational business if it reduces the number of licenses issued to Detroit Legacy applicants below 50 percent. There will be a six-week exclusive early licensing period for Detroit Legacy applicants.

DETROIT – Mayor Mike Duggan and City Council member James Tate are expected to unveil a proposal Monday that would allow marijuana licenses in Detroit. Residents of Detroit were surprised to hear that Duggan could soon be announcing an amendment to the city’s code that could possibly allow adult-use recreational marijuana licensing in the city. But freeing up marijuana sales isn’t the only goal of the legislation -- it also includes a social equity program focused on inclusion and opportunity. Under the new plan, 10 types of licenses are expected to be available to people operating in the city. Legacy applicants to receive first priority with discounts on application fees and city landDetails are expected to be revealed during a Monday afternoon press conference.

WESTLAND, Mich. – Tributes continue to pour in for a Detroit City Council staffer that was killed in what’s being investigated as a Murder-Suicide. 30-year old Deandree Watson was found dead Sunday, inside his car at the Willow Creek Apartments in Westland. A second person was found dead inside an apartment at the complex, investigators said he died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. READ: Detroit City Council staffer killed in apparent murder-suicideWatson worked as a Policy Analyst in the office of Councilman James Tate. Westland Police said the shooting isn’t random and that both men appear to have known each other.

Tributes pour in for Detroit City Council staffer killed in suspected murder-suicidePublished: July 7, 2020, 5:48 pmTributes continue to pour in for a Detroit City Council staffer that was killed in what’s being investigated as a Murder-Suicide.

DETROIT – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and others in city hall are mourning the loss of a beloved staffer. Deandree Watson was killed in Westland during an apparent murder-suicide over the weekend. Watson worked as a policy analyst in the office of Detroit City Councilman James Tate. Our dear friend and colleague will forever be missed.”“I am shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of DeAndree Watson. I extend my deepest condolences to DeAndree’s family, friends, Councilman James Tate, Detroit City Council and his many colleagues at the City of Detroit,” Duggan wrote in a Facebook post.

DETROIT A large crowd marched across the MacArthur Bridge to send a powerful message. READ: Protests against racial injustice, police brutality held in Detroit for 8th straight nightThe simple message of peace. Just about 1,000 people walking across the bridge to Belle Isle in complete silence in honor of George Floyd. Even former and current Detroit Lions joined in. The only way we can make change from being on the outside is by standing together and having a march like this, to bring awareness, said Joique Bell who was a Detroit Lions from 2011-2017.