MichMash: UAW’s unconventional yet effective strategy
The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers is a month in, and UAW President Shawn Fain's strategy...
Hernz Laguerre Jr. is a Multimedia Journalist at 101.9 WDET. He is one of the co-host for "Detroit Evening Report," one of the weekend anchors for "Weekend Edition," the producer for our political podcast, "MichMash," and reports on arts, culture and politics. Hernz graduated from Syracuse University: S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with his bachelors in broadcast and digital journalism and his masters in television, radio and film.
Detroit Evening Report: Residents begin advisory council elections to guide $3B development
The first two Community Benefits Ordinance meetings of Detroit residents living in the area of a planned $3 billion New...
MichMash: Enbridge frustrated by lengthy delay in Line 5 tunnel project
Enbridge Energy last week sought help from a state oversight panel due to the “inexplicably lethargic” permit review by federal...
Detroit Evening Report: New Michigan law will require lead testing for young children
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law this week that will require lead testing for young children to...
MichMash: Democrat Karen Whitsett facing backlash over abortion stance
Democratic State Rep. Karen Whitsett is opposed to her party's attempt to strip abortion restrictions from state law. Bridge Michigan's...
Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS caseworkers picket over lack of resources, staffing
Caseworkers from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services held an informational picket on Wednesday in response to ongoing...
MichMash: Analyzing the UAW’s strike strategy
The summer of strikes ends with UAW joining the fray. The United Autoworkers members have been on strike for a...
Detroit Evening Report: Heidelberg Project lays off staff, plans to sell headquarters after facing financial hardship
The world-renowned Heidelberg Project has laid off staff and paused their educational program due to financial strain exacerbated by the...
MichMash: Did MSU officials mishandle the Mel Tucker sexual harassment scandal?
Michigan State University officials has begun the process of firing its head football coach, Mel Tucker, following allegations of...
MichMash: State Rep. Angela Witwer’s ties to PR firm under scrutiny
State Rep. Angela Witwer (D-Delta Twp.) and her close ties with Edge Partnerships are under a microscope due to...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit developer constructing $14M mixed-use building in Midtown
Developer Greatwater Opportunity Capitol shared their plan for a mixed-use development in Detroit's Midtown district. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Legislature introduces bills to limit gun access for convicted domestic violence abusers
Michigan lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to restrict gun access for those convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors. Subscribe to the...