Listeners Share DNA Surprise Stories: Family Secrets, Unknown Heritage And More
This week, 101.9 WDET's StoryMakers program shared the true tale of Laura Khalil, a metro Detroit storyteller and public speaker...
Senate Bill Would Count Prison Population at Home Addresses for Census
State Senator Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) is trying to change how Michigan’s incarcerated population is counted this upcoming Census. "When it...
If Everyone Else Had An Electric Car, Would You Buy One Too?
The earth just saw the hottest January in more than 140 years of record keeping, and just weeks ago the...
Here’s How Detroit’s Carmakers Are Shifting for Tomorrow
Here in Detroit — the Motor City — no one knows about or thinks about cars quite like us. But,...
Blame Boeing’s Culture for the 737’s Problems
After two deadly crashes involving Boeing 737 Max jets, the company has faced immense scrutiny culminating in the grounding of...
I Submitted My DNA to Discover An Identity. Instead, I Found A Family.
Courtesy Laura Khalil Laura Khalil is a metro Detroit storyteller and public speaker. At the age of 37, she made...
In Kesswa’s Music, Detroit Techno and Nigerian Gospel Find Common Ground
Kesswa's debut EP "Soften" plays out like a long-awaited release of breath. The four-song project matches contemplative lyrics and ambient vibe...
Stop and Frisk: The Policy Bloomberg’s 2020 Campaign Can’t Escape
In the context of the 2020 election, there has been a lot of conversation around criminal justice reform, specifically in...
Dan Gilbert is Back In First Interview Since Last Year’s Stroke
It’s been nine months since billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert suffered a stroke. The Quicken Loans and Rock Ventures co-founder has...
Lawsuit Claims Detroit Failed to Notify Property Owners of Tax Assessment Notices
A group of Detroit homeowners is suing the city, Wayne County, and the state, claiming officials delayed notifying residents of their tax assessments....
Highland Park Residents Knock on Doors to Get People to Fill Out the Census
On a Saturday afternoon, a group of Census Ambassadors is meeting at a house in Highland Park. “Our purpose is...
These Detroit Chefs Make Sushi That’s Ethical, Environmentally-Friendly
Shiraz Ahmed / WDET Chef Nick George has been making some of Detroit's best sushi with his regular pop-up dining...