Bre'Anna Tinsley is a reporter for Detroit Public Radio, 101.9 WDET. She covers city government and housing, as well as co-hosting the "Detroit Evening Report" podcast. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors in Journalism. She also is a licensed real estate agent. Fun fact: her great-grandmother was Detroit blues singer Alberta Adams.

Ordinance Could Prevent Dogs from Being Chained

Detroit’s Animal Care and Control Department wants to ban long-term tethering of pets. The proposed ordinance would ban pet owners...

SisterFriends Program Could Help Ensure Successful Pregnancies

The Detroit Health Department is announcing a new program called “SisterFriends” aimed at getting expectant mothers through pregnancy. Volunteers will...

MDOT Resumes Weight Restrictions Friday

The Michigan Department of Transportation is extending weight restrictions on state trunk line highways from the Ohio and Indiana borders...

Mary Sheffield Wants to Make Downtown Housing More Inclusive

A proposed ordinance in Detroit could require all residential developers asking for public funds in the city to set aside...

Auto Supplier Invests $66M, Creates 500+ Jobs in Plymouth

China-based automotive glass supplier is investing $66 million in a production facility in Plymouth. The investment will create 200 jobs, with...

MSP is Holding a Women’s Recruiting Seminar

Michigan State Police The Michigan State Police wants to answer any questions prospective troopers might have about what it’s like...

Evans: Rock Venture Proposal Needs Vetting

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans says there needs to be a thorough vetting of the Rock Ventures’ proposals to build...

Construction on M-59 to Begin Next Month

  The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a two-year reconstruction of M-59 next month.  MDOT crews will keep three...

New Ordinance Aimed to Prevent Gentrification in Detroit

Detroit City Council Member Mary Sheffield says residential developers asking for public funds should include affordable housing in their buildings....

State Audit Finds No Voter Fraud in Detroit’s November Election

Flickr A Michigan Bureau of Elections audit found a handful of ballot problems in Detroit’s November election resulted from human...

Residents Hit by Fraser Sinkhole Will See Increase in Sewer Bills

House GOP Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller says some residents may see an increase in their sewer bills. ...

Homeowners Can Avoid Foreclosure During “Taxpayer Saturdays”

Homeowners can get free assistance to prevent foreclosures during “Taxpayer Saturdays” this month. The events are hosted by the Wayne...