Roberta Flack: The quiet fire who gave love its soundtrack
Noted soul music icon Roberta Flack has transitioned at age 88, leaving behind a legacy of music that defined the...
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Play (Like We Used To)’ by Dean Beanz
This week's pick is a tribute to timeless artistry.Dean Beanz, a Detroit producer, musician, and artist, has been a creative...
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice announces she is stepping down
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court announced Wednesday that she is stepping down from...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Smokey Robinson turns 85, new tunes from Yukimi, St. Motel + lots more
On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, Smokey Robinson turned 85 this week, so lots of appropriate music for...
Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer signs new minimum wage, sick leave policies
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation on Friday to preserve Michigan’s lower minimum wage for tipped workers and to modify the law that...
MichMash: Whitmer signs minimum wage bill, House Oversight Committee outlines policy plans
After some compromise, the Michigan Legislature passes a revised version of the minimum wage/sick leave laws late Thursday. Gov. Gretchen...
Prosecutor asks Michigan Supreme Court to uphold terroristic threats law
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy’s office is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to reverse a ruling that struck down the...
Michigan group says Trump’s ‘stop all work’ order puts migrant children at risk
The Trump administration is issuing a “stop work” order to agencies who provide legal help for unaccompanied immigrant children.That affects...
WDET marks 75 years of broadcasting with audio history
As WDET celebrated the end of its 75th year last Thursday, News Director Jerome Vaughn unveiled an audio history project...
The Metro Events Guide: Live music, art showcases and more to do in Detroit this weekend
This week, we’ve got live performances from some incredible musicians spanning across genres. Plus, unique art showcases, cultural celebrations and...
Detroit Evening Report: Water main break repair in Southwest Detroit could take weeks
Detroit Water and Sewerage will begin repairing damage caused by the massive water main break in Southwest Detroit next week.Subscribe...