The Democratic National Convention starts today in Chicago. Here’s how to watch

The Democratic National Convention is in Chicago, Monday, Aug. 19, through Thursday, Aug. 22.How to watchNPR will have live video...

Acoustic Cafe: Jade Bird visits the studio, new Omar Apollo, Avett Brothers, Detroit’s Thornetta Davis + more

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Cafe, our in-studio guest is Jade Bird, playing songs from her new EP, Burn...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Meshell Ndegeocello and Thee Sacred Souls, Woodstock’s 55th birthday, cool covers + more

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, Woodstock is now 55 years in the rearview and we'll celebrate the...

Federal appeals court keeps Line 5 lawsuit in state court

A lawsuit over the Line 5 petroleum pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac will be heard in Michigan...

Activist Cornel West booted from Michigan presidential ballot

The Michigan Bureau of Elections notified the independent presidential campaign of progressive political activist and academic Cornel West that a...

Favorable views of Kamala Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC, AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is entering the Democratic National Convention with increased excitement from Democrats and a steady rise in her...

Dingell sees wave of excitement, protests coming at Democratic National Convention

The Democratic Party is set to anoint Kamala Harris as its presidential nominee this week in Chicago. And many of...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan meal program expands to over 100 participating restaurants in 26 counties

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Restaurant Meal Program continues to expand.The department has provided restaurant meals to...

The Metro: Belle Isle Aquarium celebrating 120th anniversary

The Belle Isle Aquarium has a lot to celebrate. America’s oldest aquarium has reached a major milestone and is turning...

MichMash: Michigan’s housing authority granted state funds to increase inventory

Back in April, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) was granted the ability to use $60 million state funds...

In The Groove: Throwback Thursday with Black Sabbath, the Sundays, plus new music from Lupe Fiasco, MGMT

A heavy commitment to throwback Thursday today with chilled out Black Sabbath, Otis Redding, Antena, the Crazy World of Arthur...

Detroit Evening Report: Reparations task force seeks more community feedback, Detroit celebrates green transit wins + more

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, stories include Detroit's Reparation Task Force seeking more community feedback, the city...