Kermit Williams is a lifelong Pontiac resident and one of two candidates on the ballot to become the next mayor of Pontiac. I can remember walking throughout the city with my mother in Pontiac. Getting Superman Ice Cream or a Hamburger from Uncle Jerry’s barbecue or spending my last dollar...

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In Loving Memory of Dr. Lloyd Crews

Dr. Lloyd C. Crews of Southfield, Michigan, peacefully transitioned on October 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his devoted family. Lloyd’s life was rooted...

Kermit Williams: A Vote for Me is a Vote for Equity in Pontiac

Kermit Williams is a lifelong Pontiac resident and one of two candidates on the ballot to become the next mayor of Pontiac. I can remember...

Property is Power! Closing the Black Homeownership Gap

By Dr. Anthony O. Kellum, Contributing Columnist In the United States, property has always been more than land and lumber. It has been a proxy...

ICE Will ‘Increase’ Activity On Halloween Despite Governor’s Request

Homeland Security has declined Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's request to reduce Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Chicago on Halloween to allow children...

When the Safety Net Disappears: Detroit’s Response to the SNAP Pause 

The first of the month has always carried weight in Detroit. It’s the day bills get paid, groceries fill the refrigerator again, and mothers...

Michigan Democrats Move Legislation to Prevent Food Assistance Delay

The federal government's delay of SNAP benefits is prompting state lawmakers to strategize ways to ensure Michigan's most vulnerable can continue being fed. After Senate...

East Warren Corridor Revival Continues with Redevelopment and Expansion of Long-Vacant Arthur Murray Building  

East Warren has carried Detroit’s contradictions for decades — community pride and neighborhood neglect, side by side. On one block you’ll find long-standing homeowners...

An Evening with Alvin Waddles & Friends VII

A Study in Blue with Rackham Choir DETROIT, October 23, 2025 – Just in time to kick off the holiday season, An Evening with Alvin Waddles &...

COMMUNITY VOICES: Maintaining the Momentum Together

  By Eric B. Larson, DDP CEO   Since its inception, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) has worked with 21 mayoral administrations. We look forward to continuing...

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