Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib: Why I Want to Remain in the U.S. House
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib spoke with WDET's Quinn Klinefelter about becoming a nationally-known politician in only her first term, her...
Tlaib vs. Jones: 13th Congressional Primary Pits “Squad” Member Against City Council President
Colin Jackson In a modest Detroit neighborhood, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is campaigning door-to-door. It’s part of Michigan’s 13th Congressional district,...
Confusing Design Could See Absentee Ballots Mistakenly Returned to Detroit Voters
Laura Herberg/WDET This week's Aug. 4th primary election is expected to have an influx of voters casting an absentee ballot. ...
Michigan’s Aug. 4th Primary Election Results, Updated Regularly
Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Michigan. Michigan Aug. 4th Election: Congressional, County Primaries Normally, that means voting in the...
Michigan Fisheries Say They’re Swimming in Sea of Red Tape
Fishing on the Great Lakes is in limbo right now. There’s legislation in the state Senate to change commercial fishing...
At Long Last, Meijer Is Coming to East Jefferson
The rumored possibility of a new Meijer grocery store on East Jefferson has been a topic of discussion for quite...
School Administrators Face Hard Decisions Ahead of New School Year
In just over a month, children are set to head back to school. Districts and administrators are scrambling to put in...
Officials Urge Absentee Ballot Drop-Offs, Prepare for Days-Long Count
Don’t wait. Drop off your ballot in person. It’s too late to put it in the mail if you want...
Pandemic Puts Strain on Pet Care Providers
Reporter's note: This story is dedicated to my beloved Louie, who died unexpectedly after a brief illness in July. Rest in...
Essential Cooking: Midwesterners, Embrace Your Spicier Side
In the debut episode of WDET's new podcast "Essential Cooking," hosts Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato explore the spicier...
Watch a Short Film On the Black Woman Who Integrated the Boblo Boats
On a summer day in 1945, Sarah Elizabeth Ray stood up for something because she wasn’t allowed to sit down....