Hutchinson Funeral Home in Detroit is conducting an internal review after the family of 61-year-old Kimberly Moore discovered the wrong body was presented at her viewing. The family reports that another woman was placed in the casket wearing Moore's clothing and wig, while Moore's body had been mistakenly cremated. Police are currently investigating the incident as the family seeks answers and attempts to contact the other woman's relatives. In a statement, the funeral home expressed deep apology and promised to communicate honestly with the grieving family. The Moore family is now trying to determine how to proceed with the funeral scheduled for Saturday.
Joe Robinson and Lance Woods cofounded We Run 313 in 2019. The organization has since become Detroit's premier run club. Robinson and Woods have authored a book titled 'We Run 313' to document their experience. The book showcases the run club and its impact on the community. Additionally, the publication highlights the resilience and determination of the city of Detroit.
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Hutchison Funeral Home in Detroit has launched an internal review after the family of Kimberlly Moore discovered her body was mistakenly cremated before a scheduled viewing. Moore's daughter, Bianca Robinson, realized the error when she noticed a missing mole on the body prepared for the service. The family reports receiving conflicting information and claims they have not yet received Moore's ashes. A representative for the funeral home stated they are investigating the incident and intend to make the family whole if the business is found at fault. Additionally, the funeral home is working to identify the woman whose body was mistakenly prepared for Moore's viewing. The business has expressed deep apology and asked for privacy for the family during the process.
Three DPSCD football games last week were decided by 40 points or more: Central 55-0 over Pershing, Martin Luther King Jr. 55-6 over Henry Ford, and Cass Technical 52-0 over the Mumford/Marygrove co-op team, which fields one team under both school names. This week the district has 49 games scheduled, 13 Monday and 15 Thursday, with the co-op team hosting Cass Technical Monday and traveling to Western International Friday. Ten games carry conflicting times, venues or opponents — Tuesday's volleyball slate carries four of them, each match listed at two start times, and Frederick Douglass Academy is listed against two different Thursday opponents at the same hour. None is resolved here. Two more entries are simply carried as the feed reports them: a Thursday tennis match listed at 4 a.m., and two Western International swim meets listed with no school name.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison faces an inspector general investigation over calls he made asking activist Jahdante Smith and businessman Marvin Walker to remove social media photos of Mayor Mary Sheffield with Walker, her former boyfriend; Detroit police have referred their investigations into both men to an outside agency; the Free Press reported a source saying the FBI took the "public corruption side" of the Walker case. Separately, Charlie LeDuff of the Michigan Enjoyer reported that Walker alleged Sheffield used him to collect illegal kickbacks during her council tenure — an allegation Sheffield denies and Walker himself denies making. A Detroit gas station owner, Barry Willis, was convicted after investigators found 42 kilograms of fentanyl, a pill press and cash in a Detroit stash house; he faces a mandatory minimum 15 years. A federal complaint accuses Laura Whisenant of misusing $121,980 in Social Security benefits meant for her uncle, who lived in a Detroit home without running water or electricity from 2017 until Adult Protective Services removed him in 2023; investigators said a wood-burning fireplace was the only heat source, while an APS petition said he was at risk with no heat at all. Henry Ford Hospital marked 50 years of training emergency physicians, a program that helped shape national standards for stroke and sepsis treatment. Regionally, the Michigan Supreme Court sent Oxford shooter Ethan Crumbley's life sentence back to the Court of Appeals for review. Heat peaks near 75 degrees Saturday. Comments are open below.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra opens its season with a Joshua Bell gala (listed on both Friday and Saturday, unresolved), Weezer plays Little Caesars Arena Wednesday, and the Detroit Black Film Festival opens Wednesday at 315 E. Warren. Disney On Ice runs two Sunday shows at Little Caesars Arena, the Tigers host the Nationals Monday through Wednesday and the Pirates Saturday, and World Ballet Company's Swan Lake runs Thursday and Friday at Music Hall Center. Saturday closes the week with Corktown and Greektown Oktoberfests, the Detroit Black College Expo and Totally Rad Vintage Fest at Huntington Place, and a free family Stroller Roll at Robert C. Valade Park. DPSCD has 49 games scheduled this week across football, volleyball, soccer, golf, tennis, swimming and cross country, with the Mumford/Marygrove co-op team playing twice. Those, and last week's results, run in the separate Detroit High School Sports edition.
Detroit residents elected oversight officials to act as watchdogs, but some argue these representatives are failing to hold the city accountable. Critics suggest that the elected officials are acting timidly rather than exercising their authority to ensure transparency. The situation has led to concerns that the intended system of checks and balances is not functioning as promised.
Detroit officials have remained silent amidst an ongoing controversy, leading to criticism regarding their lack of transparency. This refusal to provide public comments has intensified scrutiny over the administration's handling of the situation. The continued silence is being interpreted by observers as a significant failure in public communication.
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The article examines whether Ausar Thompson's contract situation will impact the offer extended to Jalen Duren. It analyzes the Detroit Pistons' financial flexibility and how individual player deals affect the team's overall salary cap. The piece explores the potential implications for the team's long-term roster construction.
The Detroit Tigers secured a wild victory over the Chicago White Sox, showcasing the chemistry of their developing young core. The game highlighted the synergy among players expected to lead the team toward 2027. This win serves as a positive indicator for the franchise's long-term rebuilding strategy.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has led to a significant increase in foot traffic at Historic Fort Wayne, a long-overlooked military and Indigenous landmark. Visitors are using the bridge's new pedestrian path to access the site, prompting city officials to prioritize its revitalization. Detroit's director of General Services, Crystal Perkins, noted that federal grants and new studies are being used to stabilize decaying buildings on the property. City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero envisions expanding the site's accessibility and adding amenities like cafes and cultural programming. The historic site, which includes a sacred burial mound returned to the Potawatomi, will launch guided tours this fall. Future plans also include connecting the landmark to the Joe Louis Greenway.
Radio news icon Pete Demetriou will be featured in the production "General Assignment: LA." The profile will highlight his influential career as a broadcaster. The announcement was shared by The Detroit News.
The Detroit Tigers secured a victory over the Chicago White Sox following a late-game rally. Following the win, manager A.J. Hinch discussed the team's performance and their outlook for the future. The game highlighted the Tigers' ability to mount a comeback against their opponents.
The Detroit Tigers overcame a six-run deficit to defeat the Chicago White Sox. The team maintained a resilient approach throughout the game to secure the comeback victory. This win highlights the Tigers' ability to persevere despite an early lead by their opponents.
The Detroit Tigers rallied from a six-run deficit to defeat the Chicago White Sox 11-8 on Friday night. Chicago initially took a commanding 8-2 lead, highlighted by a three-run double from Colson Montgomery and a home run by Miguel Vargas. However, Detroit began their comeback in the fifth inning and capped the rally with a five-run eighth inning. Key contributions included Hao-Yu Lee, who hit a two-run homer and an RBI double, and Riley Greene, who added another two-run shot. Drew Sommers earned the win with two perfect innings, while Kenley Jansen secured his 21st save of the season. With this loss, the White Sox have fallen out of first place in the AL Central.
The Detroit Tigers staged a significant comeback to defeat the Chicago White Sox. This victory allowed the Tigers to even the series between the two teams.
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox following a powerful offensive rally led by Riley Greene. The Tigers utilized a surge of scoring to secure a dominant victory over the White Sox. This performance highlighted a significant offensive explosion for the Detroit lineup.
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Dally in the Alley returns to Detroit's Cass Corridor on Saturday, September 12, running 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., free and sponsorship-free as it has been since 1978 under the volunteer-run North Cass Community Union. Six stages carry the day: 56 music sets across the Dally, Alley, Garden, Patio East and Patio West stages, plus ten Community Stage sessions ranging from yoga and the Cass Tech Chamber Strings to the dog show, a drag show and a closing DJ set. Music starts at 11 on the patio stages and runs late, with Miz Korona at 8:30 and Room 131 closing the main stage at 9:30, Norm Talley wrapping Patio West at 9:30, and the Alley Stage and Patio East both going until 10. Parking is scarce, so the QLine's Canfield stop — two blocks from the Cass & Forest entrance — is the better bet, though readers should note the festival's site plan and its FAQ disagree on whether the west entrance is at 3rd & Forest or 3rd & Hancock. Outside food and sealed water are welcome, leashed pets too, weapons and outside alcohol are not, and with no ATMs on site it's worth bringing cash; the Kids Fair runs 11 to 5 on Forest just east of 2nd, and the whole thing goes rain or shine with Sunday held in reserve.
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An EF2 tornado with 115 mph winds tore a 3.5-mile path through Detroit's east side Thursday, Sept. 3 — the city's first confirmed tornado in decades — collapsing buildings, snapping trees and prompting Mayor Mary Sheffield to declare a state of emergency for the hardest-hit area plus Belle Isle; sources disagree on whether it had been 33 years (per NOAA data cited by The Detroit News) or since 1997 (per the mayor's office and ClickOnDetroit), and both are carried rather than resolved. A 15-year-old, Isaiah Lamar Gordon, was charged as an adult in the fatal shooting of a woman outside an east-side liquor store on Aug. 21 — sources disagree on the victim's age (57, 60 or 65 depending on the report) and on the identity of a second, surviving victim, and both versions are carried rather than resolved. Six workers were hurt, two seriously, in an accident after Saturday's Ed Sheeran concert at Ford Field. Separately, Mayor Sheffield's former partner Marvin Walker denied a report that he took kickbacks tied to her time on City Council; Police Chief Todd Bettison and activist Jahdante Smith gave dueling accounts of a phone call and phone seizure tied to the same controversy. Regionally, storms knocked out power to more than 350,000 customers across Southeast Michigan. Heat peaks near 90 degrees Wednesday before cooling into the mid-70s Thursday.
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Mayor Mary Sheffield and Police Chief Todd Bettison responded publicly this week to a controversy involving activist Jahdante Smith's arrest and phone seizure after he posted old photos of Sheffield with a former boyfriend — Bettison says the criminal investigation into Smith predates his call asking Smith to remove the photos, while FOX 2 Detroit reports the search warrant Smith received is dated a week after that call; both versions are reported here rather than resolved. Separately, the FBI's search of Quality Behavioral Health, a Troy-based provider under federal investigation, reached Detroit facilities as well, raising concerns about care for the more than 123,000 people served by the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. Tenants displaced from the Leland argued for compensation in bankruptcy court, a 21-year-old Detroit woman was charged after an unsecured handgun wounded her 13-year-old sister, and the week closes with the Detroit Jazz Festival opening Friday at Hart Plaza, free and open to the public, after a forecast high near 101 degrees Wednesday.
Two of Detroit's major cultural institutions are heading to the ballot together: the Detroit Historical Society and the Charles H. Wright Museum have launched a campaign asking Wayne and Oakland voters to approve a 0.2-mill, 10-year operating levy in November, which would grant free admission to residents of both counties and fund transportation for students and seniors. Elsewhere, four members of one family were shot Friday on the east side, leaving a 40-year-old mother in critical condition and prompting Ceasefire Detroit to appeal for witnesses, while Perfecting Church is finally nearing completion after two decades of delays, lawsuits and a stall during the 2008 crash. Detroit programs went 1–2–1 in boys soccer, led by Cass Tech's 8–2 win over Wyandotte Roosevelt, and the Tigers' wild-card hopes remain mathematically alive but narrow. Weather is mild through Wednesday before an inch of rain lands Thursday as high school football opens citywide, then clears for a weekend headlined by Jill Scott's three-night run at the Fox and back-to-back Ed Sheeran shows at Ford Field.
DETROIT — Aug 16–22 A $4 million fraud case unravels over text message, Jackson Jobe returns throwing 100, and the week runs from Gladys Knight to My Chemical Romance. Two metro Detroit residents are charged in an alleged unemployment fraud scheme spanning 32 states — the case broke when Dearborn police caught a withdrawal in progress and found the messages on her phone. A week after trading Skubal and Mize, the Tigers blanked the Giants 8–0 behind Jobe's first start since May 2025. Lions sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein sacked Joe Burrow in the preseason opener and cried on the field. Wednesday brings an inch and a half of rain and a high of 75°, twelve degrees below Tuesday. Out this week: J. Cole Sunday, Gladys Knight Tuesday, MCR with Iggy Pop Friday, and Lions preseason Saturday — plus a full slate of free library programming Monday.
Two days of thunderstorms open the week before Wednesday breaks clear and Saturday cools to 71°. A Wayne County jury convicted three men in the 2025 shooting death of 6-year-old Rylee Love, killed by a stray bullet in his own bedroom, with sentencings set for August 21 and September 2. Karmanos Cancer Hospital is suing the Detroit Medical Center and Tenet Healthcare over an attempt to raise its service costs from $28.5 million to more than $82 million a year — DMC says McLaren underpaid for a year and is asking a safety-net hospital to subsidize it. Out this week: Jack Harlow at the Fillmore, a stacked weekend at Little Caesars Arena, jazz nightly at Cliff Bell's, and free eye exams and produce shares across the library system.
Detroit, mark your calendars. The Ribs & R&B Music Festival returns to Hart Plaza August 7–9, 2026 for Detroit's Official National Barbeque Weekend. Three days of soul, R&B, and the best barbecue on the riverfront: 📍 Friday, Aug 7 — A tribute to Martha Reeves, The Miracles ft. Mark Scott, The Temptations Revue ft. Phase 5 + a surprise guest TBA 📍 Saturday, Aug 8 — Ro James, Klymaxx, Midnight Star 📍 Sunday, Aug 9 — Changing Faces, Atlantic Starr 🍖 Local pitmasters serving up ribs, brisket & chicken all weekend 🎟️ Free entry before 4pm Fri / 1pm Sat & Sun · Kids 12 & under always free ✨ VIP & Reserved seating packages available now — early bird pricing won't last Gates open 11:30am–11:30pm all three days at Hart Plaza on the Detroit riverfront.
Detroit sees the same weather pattern — sunny open, midweek storms, clearing skies by Wednesday — with today's air quality rated Good. This week's news mixes high-profile legal stories (the Nicole Curtis lawsuit, the MGM Grand stabbing, a Land Bank case resolved in a veteran's favor) with civic issues like the minimum wage increase, calls to release two detained teens, and pushback over the city's lone public pool. The events scene was the busiest of the three cities, with 40+ listings condensed down to daily highlights spanning festivals, nightlife, and library programming.
The day Marcus Elliot was supposed to get his saxophone was September 11, 2001. His parents had to turn around and go home. A week later they tried again — and a stranger at the rental counter overheard them hesitating over the price, and said: my son's saxophone is just sitting in a closet. Take it. That instrument became everything. 🎷 Five albums. A Kresge Fellowship. A Joyce Award. Twenty years of teaching — and a personally funded scholarship at his own high school. Marcus Elliot has been giving back what was given to him ever since. Catch him live this Tuesday, July 21 at the Detroit Public Library — Java and Jazz, 6–8 PM, free admission. Link in bio for tickets.