What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for You?
WDET We’re on day three of the partial federal government shutdown and members of Congress are still trying to hammer...
For Sale: Highland Park is Ready to Reinvent Itself
The story of Highland Park is one of a boom and bust economy. The 2.5 square mile enclave surrounded by...
Lawmakers Rebuke Snyder–What Does It Mean for His Last Year in Office?
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder got a rare rebuke from the Republican-led Legislature this week. The Legislature overwhelmingly voted to override...
Was Amazon Bid The Right Use of Time for Detroit?
Jake Neher/WDET Detroit will not be home to Amazon’s second North American Headquarters. The internet retail giant yesterday released its...
Electric Transport Could Change Trucking For the Long Haul
What's a truck without a trucker behind the wheel? To one Swedish entrepreneur, it's an opportunity to revolutionize cargo delivery...
Detroit ‘Dreamer’ Talks DACA, Immigration Reform
Jake Neher/WDET As Congress kicks off the latest round of negotiations over the budget and immigration, undocumented immigrants and their...
75,000 Square Foot Athletic Complex to Open on Detroit’s Eastside
Residents on Detroit’s eastside should see the former City Sports Facility reopen sometime this year. The 75-thousand square foot complex...
One Year Later, How Is Detroit’s Community Benefits Ordinance Working Out?
Raquel Castañeda-Lopez In November 2016, Detroiters had two ballot measures competing for their vote. The first was was initiated by a...
NPR’s Sonari Glinton on Auto Show, Self-Driving Cars, and Sexism in Auto Industry
Jake Neher/WDET The auto show feels like a big deal to our local community, but it’s sometimes difficult to gauge...
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Talks DACA, Budget Showdown, and Auto Show
United States Congress Many members of Michigan's congressional delegation have been in town to check out the auto show this...
Automakers Hope Tech Gives Sales a Positive Charge [VIDEO]
U.S. auto sales fell slightly in 2017, the first decline in eight years. Most analysts expected sales to ebb after the...
Snyder, Republican Lawmakers Disagree on Federal Tax Change Fix
Michigan House Republicans The Legislature is once again at odds with the governor -- this time over what to do...