City of Detroit

Residents in Detroit’s east side report a vacant house at the corner of Hanna and East Remington as a neglected nuisance with overgrown vegetation and debris. Neighbors have spent personal funds to mitigate the issue, citing safety concerns for children and fire hazards. The city encourages reporting blight through the Improve Detroit app, while the property owner is out of state and the home is listed for sale.

Detroit police arrested Sheldon Golden, a 22-year-old suspect charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm in the fatal shooting of Marvin Jordan III, a 22-year-old reported missing by his family on March 8, 2026. Jordan's body was found on May 5 in a field on Detroit's west side after he had not been seen since January 12.

The City of Detroit is investing nearly $20 million in park improvements through the 2026 Park Improvement Project. The initiative focuses on neighborhood recreation upgrades.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield addressed the city's response to an air quality emergency in Michigan during a press conference. The event focused on the city's actions to manage the air quality alert.

Abdul El-Sayed, a US Senate candidate, commented on cyclosporiasis. He previously served as health director for the City of Detroit and head of Wayne County HHS.

The City of Detroit has opened all recreation centers and Detroit Public Library locations as cooling centers amid extreme heat warnings. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch and advisory, with heat index values up to 103. The city provided safety tips for residents, including staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activity during peak heat, and accessing air-conditioned spaces.

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in an arson case on Detroit's west side. Video footage shows a man approaching a vacant home with a bag before fleeing as flames emerged from the structure.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield outlines six priorities for the city based on a community survey, including thriving neighborhoods, safe communities, infrastructure, government accessibility, equitable pay, and youth opportunities. Initiatives like 24/7 mental health crisis teams and increased bus driver pay are already underway.

The Detroit Tenants Union and their attorneys are challenging Detroit’s 36th District Court for not enforcing the city’s rental ordinance, which requires landlords to have a certificate of compliance (CoC) before collecting rent. Only 14% of Detroit rental properties have a CoC, and advocates argue this undermines public health and safety. The group seeks court action to ensure landlords meet habitability standards before eviction judgments.

The City of Detroit is hosting a Non-Profit Community Summit on June 10 to educate faith-based organizations and nonprofits about securing property tax exemptions and avoiding foreclosure. Eligibility requires organizations to own and use properties for exempt purposes, be IRS 501(c)(3) certified, pay back taxes, and follow state guidelines. The summit addresses issues like delinquent tax bills and offers resources to prevent collections by Wayne County.