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Transportation hub planned near Michigan Central
Friday, 1 May, 2026
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. Additional headlines for May, 1, 2026 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.
