This story has been updated with new information. On her first day as Detroit's mayor, Mary Sheffield — the first woman elected to lead the city in its more than 300-year history — put a spotlight on ...

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has made history by becoming the first woman elected mayor of Detroit, defeating Reverend Solomon ...

Detroit — City Council President Mary Sheffield made history on Tuesday, becoming the city’s first female mayor as she vowed to continue the city’s momentum while also focusing renewed attention on ...

Mary Sheffield became Detroit's 76th mayor after taking the oath of office in the morning on Jan. 1, becoming the first woman to serve as mayor in the city's history. Sheffield took the oath at 10 a.m ...

First opened in 1927, the Leland House has a storied history in Detroit. Credit: Steve Neavling The first floor of the historic Leland House in downtown Detroit felt as cold as the street outside.