The Detroit Transportation Corporation, the agency that operates the Detroit People Mover, is selecting a design team for a new transportation hub near Michigan Central.

Officials hope the new hub will expand transportation options in metro Detroit, potentially connecting the region to Chicago and Canada through expanded public transit service.

Michigan Central is located near an existing railroad, which could allow the facility to operate as an Amtrak station.

The project is expected to begin in summer 2026.

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Leland House auction draws single bid

A three-day online auction for the Leland House ended with only one bid.

Mudhish Development Co. LLC submitted the sole bid of $3 million.

A judge still must approve the sale, which could take place next month.

Metro Detroit sees one of its warmest Aprils on record

Last month was one of the warmest Aprils on record in metro Detroit.

Preliminary data from the National Weather Service shows the average daily temperature was more than 4 degrees above normal, making it the seventh-warmest April since recordkeeping began in 1874.

Four of the 10 warmest Aprils have occurred since 2010.

Michigan unemployment rate holds steady

Michigan’s unemployment rate remained at 5% for the fifth straight month.

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget says about 30,000 people have left the workforce since December.

Trade, transportation and utility jobs declined in March, while professional and leisure sectors added jobs.

‘Road to Essence’ tour coming to Detroit

SisterSong and the Global Black Economic Forum are bringing the national “Road to Essence” tour to Detroit.

The event focuses on celebrating Black joy, bodily autonomy and economic freedom.

The program will feature a panel discussion with SisterSong Executive Director Monica Simpson, Global Black Economic Forum President and CEO Alphonso David, and others.

Detroit singer-songwriter Teedra Moss also will perform live.

The event takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, or MOCAD, 4454 Woodward Ave.

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Candidates planning to run in Michigan’s August primary election had until Tuesday at 4 p.m. to file their paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office.  That includes a few new candidates who filed at the last minute.  

Detroit City Councilmember Mary Waters filed to run in the Democratic primary for the 13^th Congressional District.  She faces incumbent Shri Thanedar, state Representative Donovan McKinney and realtor John Goci.  

The State Board of Canvassers still has to approve the candidates’ petition signatures before they can appear on the August primary ballot. 

Additional headlines for Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Leland House up for auction 

Downtown Detroit’s Leland House apartment building is up for auction.  The Detroit News reports that bidding for the building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will start next week.  

The Leland House was built in 1927 and served as a luxury hotel for many years, before being turned into an apartment complex.  Tenants were forced out of the building late last year, after the owner declared bankruptcy, and the city declared the building uninhabitable. 

Clean air hearing tonight 

Michigan regulators are holding a public hearing tonight to discuss metro Detroit’s air quality status.  Planet Detroit is reporting that state regulators want to declare that southeast Michigan is meeting federal ozone standards.  If approved, the action could weaken clean air standards in the area.  

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy will hold the virtual meeting at 6 p.m. tonight.  You can call call 855-758-1310 to attend and use code 847 4896 8640  or you can join the meeting on Zoom.  

Pistons Game 2 preview 

The Detroit Pistons will try to rebound from a loss in their first game of the NBA playoffs.  The Orlando Magic beat them Sunday at Little Caesars Arena.  The Pistons brought the best regular season record in the NBA’s Eastern Conference to the playoffs, but that didn’t stop the Magic from taking the first game.  

Cade Cunningham had 39 points in the loss.  Game 2 in the nationally-televised best-of-seven series takes place at Little Caesars Arena tonight at 7 p.m. 

NFL Draft starts Thursday 

The Detroit Lions are making their final preparations for this week’s NFL Draft.  The team has the 17^th pick in the first round of the draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh.  

Football analysts suggest the Lions could use that pick to get an offensive lineman, edge rusher or cornerback.  The first round of the NFL draft starts at 8 p.m. Thursday.  The event will be televised live on ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network. 

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