Detroit Evening Report: Detroit officials accepting redevelopment proposals for former Packard Plant site
The city of Detroit and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) announced a request for proposals to redevelop several areas...
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.
MichMash: Whitmer announces energy and housing initiatives at Mackinac Policy Conference
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced housing and energy savings are coming to Michigan during the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.MichMash host Cheyna...
Detroit Evening Report: Student encampment at WSU; Detroit People Mover Raid Train and more
On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the pro-Palestinian encampment on Wayne State University's campus; the Detroit...
MichMash: Is the Michigan Democratic Party doing enough to attract Black voters?
As a major battleground state, presidential candidates President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been making visits to...
MichMash: The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference preview
The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference is only a few weeks away, and we here at MichMash will be increasing...
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne County Clerk removes Adam Hollier from congressional ballot
Former Michigan state Sen. Adam Hollier failed to file enough voter signatures to land a spot on the congressional ballot,...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Public Schools’ annual ‘Evening of Fine Arts’ returning to Fox Theatre next week
The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is hosting its 55th annual "An Evening of Fine Arts" next Wednesday at...
MichMash: Setting the budget for the 2025 fiscal year
The Michigan House and Senate are creating their versions of the budget for the 2025 fiscal year. MichMash host...
Detroit Evening Report: State receives over $60M from EPA to replace lead water pipes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has allotted $61.9 million to the state of Michigan for lead water service line removal...
MichMash: How will Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign affect the 2024 presidential election?
Third party candidates notoriously draw votes away from either Republicans or Democrats, but which voters will Robert F. Kennedy...
Detroit Evening Report: Parking costs surge downtown during NFL Draft in Detroit
Some downtown garages and lots have jacked up their prices as hundreds of thousands of visitors visit Detroit for the...
MichMash: Campaign season shifts gears as filing deadline passes
Tuesday’s campaign filing deadline has passed, and 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives on the ballot are up...