Voters Debate Electability, Defeating Trump in Michigan March 10th Primary
Voters are getting ready to head to the polls on Tuesday for Michigan's presidential primary elections. "There's a heightened interest...
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Michigan’s Art Van Furniture Closes Doors After 60 Years, Leaving Behind Questions
After more than six decades as a retail staple here in Michigan and throughout the Midwest, Art Van Furniture is...
Detroit’s ‘Live Midtown’ Relocation Incentive Program Revisited 10 Years Later
It was about nine years when the Live Midtown program was launched in Detroit. The initiative offered subsidies to employees at...
After Warren Drops Out, Michiganders Have A Choice: Pragmatism Or Populism
Today, Sen. Elizabeth Warren dropped out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden,...
University of Detroit Mercy Hosts Symposium on Race, Class and Environmental Justice
The intersection of environmental justice, race and class has permeated the public discourse in Michigan after a range of environmental...
Gaming Michigan’s Presidential Primary With Latino USA Host Maria Hinojosa
Jake Neher/WDET Super Tuesday was marked by a wave of endorsements from former presidential candidates, a surprise surge for Vice...
Duggan Exploring Options to Help Over-Assessed Homeowners in Detroit
Mayor Mike Duggan says the city is working hard to make Detroit a more equitable place, focusing not only on attracting...
How the Wall Street Roller Coaster Affects Your Finances
It's been a wild roller coaster ride on Wall Street this past week. Last week saw one of the biggest...
How Coronavirus is Affecting the Auto Industry
The coronavirus is continuing to spread across the globe, causing major disruptions to daily life where outbreaks are present. Stock...
Presidential Candidates Continue to Jockey for Black Voters’ Support
The South Carolina primary and Pete Buttigieg's subsequent exit from the presidential race underscored the important role that black voters play...
These Detroit Researchers Are Studying the Cosmos, Seeking Answers
We're entering a new era of space exploration in the United States. Private firms are pushing the boundaries of what...
Coronavirus: What’s the Risk For Michiganders?
The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, to 47 countries and counting has inspired panic across the globe and...