This past weekend, a makeshift distribution center opened near the broken water main in Southwest Detroit, with volunteers bringing essential items closer to those in need.

A 50-year-old IT manager struck a patriotic theme as he declared his candidacy for Dearborn mayor, saying he will focus his campaign on fighting crime, flooding and drug addiction.

Crews will spend weeks cleaning and sanitizing homes and replacing appliances after a massive water main break flooded basements and displaced dozens of people.

A week after a water main break flooded a Southwest Detroit neighborhood, crews have been working to clean up the mess and prepare to make repairs to homes impacted.