Downriver Today

Detroit PD hires new executive manager of diversity, equity, and inclusion, makes ‘a commitment to equal opportunity for all’

By Bob Martin | Mar 27, 2022

The City of Detroit revealed that metro Detroit resident Mary Engelman was hired as the Detroit Police Department's new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion executive manager.

Michigan State's Beadlescomb wins Big Ten Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week

By Bob Martin | Mar 13, 2022

After a record-setting performance in the Men's Magnificent Mile, Michigan State graduate student Morgan Beadlescomb was named the Big 10 Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week.

U.S. Border Patrol made 1.9 million arrests last year: 'Biden's border crisis can no longer be ignored'

By Bob Martin | Feb 16, 2022

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the U.S. Border Patrol made 1.9 million arrests last year, which is a record high, as troubles at the Southern border continue.

Duggan: Rise in Detroit residential property assessments 'a reflection of ongoing improvements'

By Bob Martin | Feb 1, 2022

The City of Detroit announced last week that residential property assessments will increase by an average of 31% in 2021, according to projections based on a sales study and analysis of property values.