New report highlights ongoing pollution by Tyson Foods to US waterways
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest poultry producers, has released over 370 million pounds of pollutants into U.S. waterways...
The Metro Events Guide: Where to spend Movement Weekend in Detroit
It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and in Detroit, that means one thing: Movement. We’ve got your guide for who to see,...
Detroit Evening Report: Mental Health awareness; Warren Evans seeks regional transit ballot proposal and more
On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we speak with a local Mental Health First Aid instructor about Mental...
The Metro: New mental health survey aims to better identify Detroiters’ health care needs
In recent years, conversations about mental health have been getting more attention, but it's not always easy to determine when...
Created Equal: America’s ‘racial ghosts’ and how they influence society
The concept of racial ghosts is a counterargument to the claim that America is a post-racial, color-blind society. It refers...
Mental Health First Aid course training Wayne State community to help others in crisis
May is mental health awareness month. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in five adults lives with...
Detroit Evening Report: Many Michiganders spending too much on rent, U-M study finds
A quarter of renters in Michigan are spending more than 50% of their total income on rent, according to a...
The Metro: Belle Isle Conservancy’s efforts helping to improve the island this summer
Despite having one of its largest attractions closed for renovations, Belle Isle saw a 7% increase in visitors last year....
Created Equal: The concerning rise of kids unintentionally consuming cannabis edibles
Accidental marijuana poisonings among children have increased significantly since recreational use was legalized in Michigan six years ago. On Tuesday's...
Avian flu outbreak forces major layoffs at Michigan’s largest poultry farm
One of the nation’s top egg producers and the biggest poultry farm in Michigan is laying off a third of...
Federal officials warn of possible threats targeting Pride celebrations
Federal agencies are warning that the LGBTQ community may be targeted during next month’s Pride celebrations. In a public notice...
Whitmer announces federal funding to boost Michigan’s green initiatives
Michigan is receiving funding from the federal government for projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made...