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....
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.
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...
(Single) Ticket to Ride
One card that riders could use for fares on buses, bike sharing or with private, on-demand car services could help...
Getting Around Detroit [MAP]
Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET Bus riders in Detroit now have hundreds of new ways to get around the city. The city’s Department of...
MSU Sends Beans to Haiti
Michigan State University is sending bean seeds to Haiti to help restore farms that were hit by Hurricane Matthew late...
Detroiters in Foreclosed Homes Can Still Get Water Service
WDET The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is working to combat fake letters that allow residents in foreclosed homes to...
Most Detroit Residents to See a Change in Property Values
Every residential property in Detroit has a new assessed value, says Mayor Mike Duggan. It's the first time in 60...
Clinton Township Added to State of Emergency Designation
WDET The Michigan State Police is adding Clinton Township to the governor’s emergency designation for Macomb County. Governor Snyder declared...
WGPR Opens New Museum
A museum showcasing America’s first African-American-owned TV station is coming to Detroit. The William V. Banks Broadcast Museum and Media...
UofM Builds Sun Powered Car
Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET The University of Michigan’s 13th solar car is making an appearance at the 2017 North American International Auto...