Detroit River
1 storyThe Detroit River is the connecting channel between Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie, forming part of the international boundary and serving as a major Southeast Michigan waterway and shipping corridor. The subject of Detroit River can involve international boundary river together with Detroit waterfront; a separate recurring point is Great Lakes shipping channel. For Detroit River, river water quality provides additional context; reporting can relate it to fish and wildlife habitat without overlooking Southeast Michigan waterway. For Detroit River, another durable thread is riverfront communities; coverage can deepen it through Great Lakes connecting channel.
Detroit tornado leaves trail of destruction in rare city event
A powerful EF2 tornado struck Detroit for the first time in nearly three decades, damaging homes, businesses and parks along a 3.5-mile path. Residents are urged to avoid downed power lines as cleanup continues.