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.

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit relaunches city ID program

Officials in Detroit are again offering a photo identification card that allows residents access to various businesses and city services.Subscribe...

Detroit Evening Report: Union workers strike at Detroit Marathon refinery

Nearly 300 Teamsters union workers at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery went on strike Wednesday, following months of negotiations over worker...

Detroit Evening Report: Power outages continue; Detroit Jazz Festival and more

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the continued power outages across metro Detroit following this week's severe...

‘Hood Camp’ teaching local youth survival skills in the hood

It’s called Hood Camp: Urban Survival for Today’s Youth."We call it Hood Camp because it is a camp that’s in...

Wayne County officials urge more transparency of incoming hazardous materials

Wayne County officials met this week to discuss the lack of transparency from the federal government following a unilateral decision...

Detroit Evening Report: Kresge puts $1.3M towards community projects in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park

Nonprofits in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park are sharing $1.3 million in grants funded by The Kresge Foundation to support...

Detroit Evening Report: Family sues Detroit judge for putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes on field trip

A family is suing a Wayne County judge after he ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a...

CuriosiD: Who was Thomas Mollicone? The story behind the naming of an east side Detroit park

WDET’s CuriosiD podcast answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...

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...

Detroit water department speeds up lead service line replacement with $90M in grants

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has received $90 million to accelerate its lead line replacement project.Thanks to the funds,...

Detroit Evening Report: City officials unveil new park in Detroit’s Cody Rouge neighborhood

City officials and community stakeholders gathered in Rouge Park on Thursday to celebrate the newly revitalized Tireman-Minock Park in Detroit's...

Rep. Shri Thanedar defeats Detroit councilwoman Mary Waters in 13th Congressional primary

U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar defeated Detroit City Council member Mary Waters in the Democratic primary for the Detroit area's 13th...