CuriosiD: How Did Detroit Become a Center for Arabs in the United States?
WDET listener Priya Ganji has a diverse group of friends of Arab heritage, and she’s noticed their family, religious...
Stephen Henderson, Nolan Finley Reflect on Unlikely Friendship
Jake Neher/WDET There aren't many two-newspaper towns remaining in the United States. Detroit is one of them. One thing that is...
Does the Constant News Cycle Give You ‘Issue Fatigue?’
National Wildlife Federation A recent political cartoon floating around the internet says “My desire to be well-informed is currently at...
Officials say Home Ownership Might Be Possible …
Officials with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority are stepping up efforts to promote home ownership in Southeast Michigan and...
Is a Single-Payer Healthcare System Feasible in the U.S.?
It's hard to recall a political drama of late as fraught and thick with intrigue in the U.S. congress as...
Study says Housing Demands in Future Include More Room for Seniors and More Rentals
A new study predicting changes in Metro Detroit’s housing needs over the next few decades shows several areas that may...
Detroit Makes Positive Impression on Dutch Architect
When Bob Hendrikx came to Detroit from The Netherlands, he had heard stories about the city's decline. It didn't stop...
StoryCorps Detroit Podcast: Yellowman
In this episode of the StoryCorps Detroit podcast, we hear the story of how Ken met Lori. StoryCorps Ken remembers...
Author Discusses Her Time in and out of Prison
Laura Weber-Davis, WDET Putting your life back together after serving a term in prison is not easy, as we’ve heard...
Trump Wants to Ban Transgender Troops. What Do Service Members Want?
Laura Weber-Davis, WDET Last week President Donald Trump announced via Twitter that he would ban transgender men and women from...
12th and Clairmount Shows Scars And Signs of Hope
Editor's note: Pat Batcheller originally filed this report in 2007. It has been updated. Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET The intersection of 12th...
Official says Knowing this Number: 800-241-4949 …
Michigan health officials say the number of drug overdoses related to opioid use in the state jumped by almost 20% during...