The Metro: Nonprofit Detroit Hives turning vacant lots into an oasis for pollinators, residents
Bees' pollinating presence helps to ensure the vitality of our food systems. The work of bees isn’t just happening in...
The Metro: Nonprofit Detroit Hives turning vacant lots into an oasis for pollinators, residents
Bees' pollinating presence helps to ensure the vitality of our food systems. The work of bees isn’t just happening in...
Northern Michigan moves to clean up ice storm debris — by making energy
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Interlochen Public Radio on April 30, 2025. At a giant dirt lot off a side...
Detroit think tank leader says next mayor must grow city’s middle class
This year marks a time of transition in the city of Detroit. Voters will elect a new leader of the...
The ‘Airbnb of Churches’ is bringing its headquarters to downtown Detroit
Church Space, the startup known as the “Airbnb for churches,” is establishing a new headquarters in Detroit.Church Space helps congregations...
Detroit Evening Report: Belle Isle gathering aims to combat violence against Black women
A gathering on the Belle Isle Bridge this weekend is aimed at combatting violence against Black women.Subscribe to the Detroit...
The Metro: Was justice served for ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO who stole $44M?
Last week, a federal judge sentenced the former Chief Financial Officer of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, William Smith, to 19...
A warm April gives way to May showers for Metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan is wrapping up April with temperatures trending slightly higher than average, according to the National Weather Service. Despite...
The Metro: Smog and soot exposure contributing to Detroit’s bad air quality
A recent report from the American Lung Association found Detroit’s air quality ranks sixth in the nation for smog and...
The Metro: New MOCAD installation tells the human story behind gun violence statistics
Almost 700 people a week died of gun violence in 2018 across the U.S., and that number has only gone...
The Metro: Detroit youth organization Teen HYPE celebrating 21 years of supporting teens
Detroit youth organization Teen HYPE is celebrating its 21st year supporting local teens. The youth development program, founded in 2004,...
Detroit Evening Report: Water affordability bills, measles misinformation + more
Tonight on the Detroit Evening Report, a water affordability bill package is making a comeback in the state legislature. Plus,...
Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO sentenced for embezzling over $40M
Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Thursday for embezzling more than $40...