All the Questions on Michigan’s Legal Marijuana You Were too Afraid to Ask
Legal sale of recreational marijuana started in Michigan over the weekend, prompting long lines at the few dispensaries that are...
How Did Center Line Get Its Name? A Fractious Indigenous History, Some Say
The City of Center Line has roots in the Native American community. Those ties span from present day, back to...
Sheefy McFly is Celebrating the Next Generation of Detroit Artists & Musicians This Weekend
Courtesy of Sheefy McFly Sheefy McFly made national headlines earlier this year when he was arrested by the Detroit Police...
Hike, Rock Climb or Swim in Metro Detroit on Black Friday
Black Friday isn’t just for shopping. This year, you can also enjoy the outdoors, rock climb, and swim around metro...
A New Short Film Shows How Air Pollution Affects a Detroit Family With Asthma
Southwest Detroit has dealt with air pollution for decades. Many people who live there have asthma, which they attribute to...
Created Equal, Season 2: Lindsey Smith On Immersing Herself in Flint and Telling Residents’ Stories
In this episode, Stephen Henderson speaks with Lindsey Smith, p. 273, Michigan Radio’s Investigative Reporter. Her 2015 documentary about the Flint...
As Public Spaces Disappear, Michigan Communities Worry About Social Ties
When we think of home, we don’t just think of the house where we live. We also think about a community...
Meet the Michigan Para Athlete Competing On the Global Stage
The world of para dance, popular in Europe, is solidifying its presence in the United States. The sport involves an...
What’s cooking? Thanksgiving leftover recipes that don’t waste food
Meta Stange Let's be honest: Thanksgiving can be wasteful. So 101.9 WDET decided to find some useful ways to cut...
From Doner Kebabs to Pine Cones: A Detroit Journalist Finds Out What “Tradition” Means for Americans Today
Amanda LeClaire Recently, The New York Times sent four journalists and photographers, guided by four themes (patriotism, tradition, community, and youth) to...
Historic Detroit Commission Advises Against Ilitch-Linked Development of Downtown Theater
City Bureau The Historic District Commission weighs in on two key development proposals, and there’s been some shake-ups on the...
Detroit Water Quality Tests Below State’s Action Level But Funding Challenges Remain
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reported its latest lead testing results fell below the state’s lead action level...