SisterFriends Program Could Help Ensure Successful Pregnancies
The Detroit Health Department is announcing a new program called “SisterFriends” aimed at getting expectant mothers through pregnancy. Volunteers will...
Switch Your Ride to Work Instead of Driving Solo
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is rewarding solo drivers who try other ways to get to work. The agency,...
“What Comes Next” the Focus of Duggan’s State of the City Speech
In an upbeat speech touting his administration’s accomplishments and announcing new programs to help address deep city issues, Mayor Mike...
Are Reports of Detroit’s Rebirth Greatly Exaggerated?
Jake Neher/WDET Mayor Mike Duggan gives his State of the City speech on Tuesday evening. He’ll undoubtedly talk about positive...
Lawmakers Considering Tax Breaks for Companies that Build on Blighted Land
Detroit Blight Authority Tax breaks for companies that build on blighted land is quickly making its way through the state...
U.S. and Canadian Auto Unions Keeping Watch on President Trump’s Plans for NAFTA
President Trump says he wants to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. Over the last 25 years,...
Detroit Restoration Groups Join Forces to Save Buildings
Building Hugger Historic preservationists have seen mixed results from Detroit's revitalization. On one hand, there are new opportunities in the city's core...
State Health Officials Pressure McLaren Hospital to Remediate Legionella Bacteria
The State of Michigan is demanding that McLaren Health Care System in Flint do more to prevent further contamination of...
What Question Do You Have for Detroit Mayor Duggan About How Detroit’s Doing?
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will give his third State of the City address at 7 p.m. Tuesday. WDET will carry...
Civil Rights Report Blames Racism for Flint Water Crisis
Amber Neher Civil rights officials in Michigan are blaming what they call “systemic racism” for decisions that left the city...
Tom Ashbrook Hosts ‘On Point’ Live from Detroit
Sarah Platt/On Point WBUR public radio's On Point brought its national public affairs program to Detroit on Friday, broadcasting live from...
2017 Restaurant of the Year and Top 10 New Restaurants in Detroit [MAP]
With its constantly changing menu featuring fresh, local foods, Mabel Gray is the 2017 Detroit Free Press Restaurant of the Year....