Downriver Today

Whitmer: MDOT awards first EV charging road system contract 'to lead the future of mobility'

By John Suayan | Feb 14, 2022

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in early February awarded the country’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging road system contract to Electreon.

Whitmer: 'These revitalization projects demonstrate our ongoing efforts to meet the housing needs of Michiganders'

By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2022

The State of Michigan is supporting revitalization projects to bring new housing, economic growth and vibrancy to three Detroit neighborhoods, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation said in February.

Tentative meeting between UAW leader, federal prosecutor to sketch out changes to union policy

By John Suayan | Jun 27, 2020

The president of the United Auto Workers and a federal prosecutor are slated to meet this month to talk about reforming the union.

Four Downriver cities share $2.7 financial stability grant

By John Suayan | Jun 12, 2020

The Downriver cities of Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and River Rouge are among 14 Michigan cities to share a $2.7 million grant to help communities achieve financial stability, according to the News-Herald.

Attorney sues State Bar of Michigan over forced political speech

By John Suayan | Sep 6, 2019

Attorney Lucille Taylor initiated litigation against the State Bar of Michigan over what she asserts is forced political speech.