In 2024, 303 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located within the NW Wayne News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Wayne State University's women's indoor track and field team achieved a school-record 88 points at the 2025 GLIAC Indoor Track and Field Championships, securing second place behind Grand Valley State.