Detroit Local News Roundup: January 9 - 23, 2026
DETROIT — 1/24/2026
'A new chapter': Mary Sheffield sworn in as Detroit's 76th mayor in historic ceremony Thu, Jan 9
Detroit's new Mayor Mary Sheffield was sworn in at the Detroit Opera House, marking the first woman to hold the office. The ceremony highlighted unity and a fresh start for the city.
Source: ClickOnDetroit
Mary Sheffield Is Sworn In as Detroit's First Woman Mayor Thu, Jan 9
Mary Sheffield became Detroit's first female mayor at the Detroit Opera House investiture ceremony, pledging to improve public transit and affordable housing.
Source: WJR-AM
Public swearing-in celebration planned for Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield Thu, Jan 9
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield held a public swearing-in at the Detroit Opera House, attended by community members, with performances by local artists.
Source: FOX 2 Detroit
Sheffield taps new leaders to helm Detroit's fight against poverty Tue, Jan 12
Mayor Mary Sheffield appointed Luke Shaefer to lead health, human services, and poverty solutions, and Benita Miller to head a new department for homeless and family services to combat poverty in Detroit.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Proposed Detroit sales tax could raise millions, study shows Sat, Jan 23
A proposed 1% sales tax in Detroit could raise $42 million to $72 million annually to fund city needs.
Source: ClickOnDetroit
Metro Detroit school closings for Jan. 23 Sat, Jan 23
Due to extreme cold weather, several Metro Detroit school districts closed on January 23 to ensure student safety.
Source: FOX 2 Detroit