Jackson's rail lines were part of the Underground Railroad, helping thousands escape slavery. Learn about Adam Crosswhite's dramatic 1847 escape.

From 1976: The Selective Service office in Spokane made a historic announcement: It would close at the end of the month. This was part of a nationwide shutdown of the military draft, following the end ...

Train travel is continuing to prove popular in the industry as travelers start planning and booking their 2026 trips. According to Travel Bulletin, President and CEO Frank Marini of Railbookers Group, ...

For Usher and Big Sean, this week is a milestone moment: the opening of Spark Lab Studios, a $1 million suite of video and film production facilities catering to Detroit youths. The project was ...

A Long Island Rail Road train smashed into a car at a railroad crossing on Monday evening — igniting a fiery wreck and injuring three passengers, according to authorities. The Ronkonkoma-bound ...

Gavin Newsom delivered a classic “self-own” this week when he posted a video on social media touting progress on high-speed rail — while standing in front of a stationary freight train. It was an ...

Before passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, scholars say Black-owned restaurants provided strategic cover for revolutionary activity.

The Detroit News is officially part of USA TODAY Co.’s network of more than 200 newspapers. USA TODAY Co., Inc., formerly Gannett Co., Inc., has acquired the 153-year-old print and digital news ...

A semifinalist for the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards, Detroit wine bar Chenin lands at No. 6 on the 2026 Detroit Free Press/Chevy Detroit Top 10 New Restaurants & Dining Experiences list ...

Detroit — In her first month on the job, Detroit's new mayor launched several major initiatives intended to combat violence and poverty, along with measures intended to expand progress citywide. Mayor ...