The Metro: How resilient is Detroit’s tree canopy in the face of climate change?
Climate change is affecting the trees in metro Detroit. The Eastern U.S. experienced an oppressive heat wave recently. There were...
The Metro: How resilient is Detroit’s tree canopy in the face of climate change?
Climate change is affecting the trees in metro Detroit. The Eastern U.S. experienced an oppressive heat wave recently. There were...
The Metro: Donna Jackson brings fresh perspective to the Scarab Club as new gallery manager
Detroiter Donna Jackson is the first Black woman to serve as gallery manager of the historic Scarab Club. The local...
Detroit Evening Report: A MichMash lookahead; Detroit eases business licensing + more
This week on WDET’s Michigan politics podcast MichMash, Craig Mauger and Beth LeBlanc of The Detroit News join the show...
The Metro: The Black Slate endorses Detroit Pastor Solomon Kinloch for mayor
The Shrine of the Black Madonna in Detroit has a long history in the maturation of Detroit’s religious and political...
The Metro: WSU grad student supporting Detroit’s homeless with interactive resource map
Detroit’s homeless population is growing. A one-night count conducted last year by the city of Detroit and two local nonprofits...
The Metro: Wyandotte disputes EGLE report that city’s water system poses an ‘immediate health risk’
A recent survey of Wyandotte's water system by state regulators has identified "significant deficiencies" that they say "pose a significant...
Detroit Evening Report: Duggan, Detroit police announce ‘major crackdown’ on juvenile violence
Detroit officials announced the launch of a new teen violence prevention plan in response to recent shooting incidents involving children...
Citizen Vox: Voter says Detroit needs to steer more funding towards public transit
Detroit faces a turning point this year. Long-time Mayor Mike Duggan is leaving the office to make an independent bid...
The Metro Events Guide: Taco Fest, free concerts, art workshops and more
Soak up the sun this holiday weekend with outdoor festivals, food truck rallies and concerts. Or, beat the heat at...
State lands ready for visitors after ice storm recovery, but DNR urges caution
In late March, a severe ice storm struck the northern part of Michigan. Tree branches and limbs, weighed down by...
Ice storm-damaged forests affecting Fourth of July hiking, ORV trails; campgrounds open
Many people head north to Michigan state parks and state forests for camping and hiking during the Fourth of July...
Give ’em shade: Nearly 90% of Detroit bus stops lack adequate sun protection
Heat is now the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. — with 12,000 lives claimed annually — and...
