United Farm Workers Co-Founder Eyes Big Latino Turnout in November Election
"The strongest weapon ever, the non-violent weapon, is our vote," says Dolores Huerta. "Take it to the ballot box." U.S. Department...
Feds to Guide Automakers in Keeping Connected Vehicles Secure
Federal transportation officials say they will soon release guidelines for how Detroit’s Big Three automakers can defend their vehicles against...
CuriosiD: What’s the origin of the Boston Cooler?
"I moved from Washington, D.C. to Detroit in the mid-’90. And I’ve always loved the root beer float and people...
VW Reportedly Ready to Fix Cars Built to Cheat Government Tests
Executives with Volkswagen reportedly say they have a plan to fix vehicles that were designed to cheat government emissions standards....
Wayne State University Breaks Ground on Mike Ilitch School of Business
Courtesy of Wayne State University City of Detroit officials and Wayne State University broke ground today on the Mike Ilitch School...
Make America Work Again? Where Was GOP Economic Message on Tuesday?
John Sellek Republicans pitched voters on their economic policies during the second day of the GOP national convention… sort of....
Governors Veto Means Bigger Cities Will Pay for State Road Work
Governor Snyder’s veto of a road funding bill is raising the ire of officials in Michigan’s larger communities including Detroit and...
Feds Investigating Fiat Chrysler for Alleged Sales Fraud
The federal government is investigating whether Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is artificially inflating its sales figures. Officials with Fiat Chrysler report...
Workshop Offers Teens Alternatives to Violence and Conflict
Dozens of Detroit high school students have an opportunity to learn how to avoid violence and peacefully resolve confrontations. Wayne...
TechTown’s Ned Staebler Talks Economic Development and Policing in Detroit
Laura Weber Davis, WDET What is the obligation of average white citizens to further a conversation about race in Detroit...
Can Immigrant Communities Help Rebuild Detroit?
Gracie Xavier, Michigan Global Talent Retention Initiative Global Detroit is working to build an immigrant-friendly city that is leveraging immigration...
How the Post Office Created America
A new book that chronicles the history of the U.S. Postal Service says the democratic process and the country’s infrastructure grew out...