Nancy Derringer

The mayor of Detroit probably didn’t mean to snub the president of South Korea. But Asian immigrants are choosing to settle elsewhere.

Putting aside deep concerns about Detroit’s path, Michigan voters say the city’s recovery is too important to state’s future to ignore. Bipartisan majorities support state funding to help Detroit retirees and save DIA art.

Michigan was always a place where anyone willing to work could make a decent living. No more, and it’s affecting the state’s quality of life.

While the debate over gay rights and same-sex marriage has gotten strident at times, John Corvino rarely raises his voice.

Across Michigan, the writing’s on the wall. How you feel about graffiti depends on your age, your attitude, and whether you mind spray paint in an urban landscape.

Some cities now have safe zones for legal graffiti in a bid to contain it. Whether graffiti writers will comply is another question.

As Detroit’s historic island park transitions to state control, upgrades are being watched closely by city residents, including many who remain wary of the motives of state government.

What makes a city appealing can’t always be measured: Community spirit. Inviting parks. A vibrant cultural scene. Now, if only leaders could do something about Detroit’s insurance and tax rates.