Detroit Evening Report: Sheffield’s State of the City address prioritizes affordability, bringing business to city
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield gave her first state of the city address last night at Mumford High School. She announced...
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 Regional Chamber sounds alarm, calls for bipartisan plan to fix economy
A new report from the Detroit Regional Chamber is ringing the alarm with warnings that the house is on fire.The...
Belle Isle Casino reopens after much needed restoration
The Belle Isle Casino has reopened for the first time since 2023. The Belle Isle Conservancy and the Department of...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan and city of Romulus file lawsuit to halt ICE detention center
The state of Michigan and the city of Romulus have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a proposed ICE detention center near...
Detroit Evening Report: Corewell East nurses go on strike
About 10,000 registered nurses at Corewell Health East hospitals voted to authorize a strike, saying they have been unable to...
Detroit Evening Report: Gordie Howe Bridge toll announced
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says there will be a $5.75 toll for cars crossing the Gordie Howe International Bridge. That’s $4.25 cheaper...
Detroit Evening Report: Down payment assistance program opens again
Round three of Detroit’s Down Payment Assistance Program launched today. The program offers up to $25,000 in down payment assistance and homebuyer...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit schools explore new ways to combat absenteeism
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is considering paying parents, giving away bikes, and providing gas cards for carpools in an effort...
Detroit Evening Report: Veterans Village opens in Detroit’s eastside
A new affordable housing project celebrated its grand opening this week. The Benjamin O. Davis Veterans Village on Detroit’s eastside...
Detroiter shares stories about his father, the Buffalo Soldier
February is Black History Month and WDET’s Detroit Evening Report has collected Black history stories from listeners. We’re sharing the...
Detroit Evening Report: City council questions Detroit Police about ICE collaboration
The Detroit Police Department told city council Tuesday that the department does not participate in immigration enforcement. City Council questioned the department about how and if...
Detroit Evening Report: Black Leaders Detroit reaches out to developers
Non-profit organization Black Leaders Detroit is known for its mission to provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs. Now the group is extending those services to developers...