Michigan Cities Brace for Possible Recession in 2020
Local officials across Michigan are concerned about what a recession would mean for their communities. Nobody, including economists, can say...
Michigan Cities Brace for Possible Recession in 2020
Local officials across Michigan are concerned about what a recession would mean for their communities. Nobody, including economists, can say...
Social Workers Push Back on Medicaid, SNAP Work Requirements
If you need Medicaid in Michigan, you’ll have to work… or get a waiver. New regulations pushed through by the...
“A Festivus For The Rest of Us!” Jason Alexander of Seinfeld Airs Grievances of 2019
From the petty to the profound, Festivus is all about honoring grievances big and small. Before jumping into the new...
Michigan Saw Impacts of Climate Change in 2019, Including Record Great Lakes Water Levels
The United Nations annual climate talks in Madrid, Spain ended with a general call for greater efforts to tackle climate...
How Feeding Yourself Is Freeing Yourself
Stephen Henderson speaks with Dr. Monica White, a Detroit native and author of the book “Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black...
DTE Chief: “We Need To Do A Better Job Keeping Lights On”
With massive rolling blackouts sweeping through the state of California in recent months, Detroit Today turns its attention to energy infrastructure and...
A Flint Mom and a Journalist Describe How the Community Spoke Truth To Power
Melissa Mays is a Flint mother-turned-activist who says she and her children are suffering from illnesses caused by chemicals they ingested...
Three Experts On Preventing Another Flint Water Crisis
Jiquanda Johnson is a Flint-area native with more than 16 years of experience in journalism including print, television and digital media....
How to Make Recycled Holiday Gift Wrap
There are so many decorations, gift wrap and glitter this time of year. But all of that décor usually ends...
Elin Betanzo and Curt Guyette’s Persistent Pursuit of the Truth in Flint
Elin Betanzo is a life-long friend of Dr. Mona, author of “What the Eyes Don’t See,” and worked for the EPA during the...
This woman’s Christmas wonderland recaptures childhood joy for visitors
Editor’s note: Since this story was originally published in 2019, Sandra Nader has passed away. We remember her Christmas cheer...
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Rep. Dan Kildee Talk Seeking Justice in Flint Amid Water Crisis
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, is founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative....