Bill Clinton to Campaign at Detroit Labor Day Parade
A former U.S. president who could become the nation’s First Gentleman is set to campaign in Detroit next week. Bill...
After 175 Years Mt Elliott Cemetery Represents Detroit’s Cultural Immigration
Detroit’s oldest cemetery turns 175 years old this week. The Mount Elliott Cemetery Association formally incorporated on August 31st 1841....
Detroiters: Proposal A…Proposal B…Both or Neither?
Detroit residents will decide in November whether to approve a Community Benefits Agreement, or C-B-A. But the ballot is expected to...
Why Did Alzheimer’s Kill Gene Wilder?
Actor Gene Wilder died this week from complications related to Alzheimer's disease. He was 83 years old. What many people...
Lake Erie Algae Bloom Smaller and Less Toxic this Summer
There’s good news from scientists studying algae blooms in Lake Erie. As predicted, the growth in southwestern Lake Erie is...
Gawker’s Demise And What It Means For Media Landscape
Laura Weber Davis/WDET Last week the website Gawker.com published its final post. Not because the site was unpopular and unprofitable, but...
Canadian Auto Workers Authorize Strike
Auto workers in Canada have authorized their union to go on strike against Detroit’s automakers if contract negotiations fall through....
Detroit Boat Delivers Mail by the Pail
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Imagine being a sailor on the Great Lakes stuck on a freighter for weeks on end on...
VW Dropping Price to Upgrade Sales
Volkswagen is pledging to lower prices of vehicles it sells in the U.S. in an effort to boost sales hit...
Detroit News Reporters Talk About Breaking Story About DMC Scandal and Dirty Equipment
Laura Weber Davis, WDET A disturbing report emerged last week from The Detroit News that illustrated filthy and contaminated hospital...
Scientists say Little Brown Bats are in BIG trouble
Two common species of bats in Michigan are struggling to stay healthy. Certain Little Brown Bat and Northern Long Eared...
Former Gov. Granholm: “I Have Great Hope Michigan Will Reject Politics of Divison”
michigan.gov Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has emerged as one of the top campaign surrogates for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton....