Detroit Evening Report: City accepting applications for 2024 Neighborhood Beautification grants
The city of Detroit has announced that it’s opened the application process for 2024 Neighborhood Beautification Program grants this week....
Super-freezing temperatures will reduce effectiveness of salt to thaw roads
A cold snap expected to last until Thursday could make for treacherous driving conditions across much of Michigan. Officials are...
Does a record-low homicide count mean Detroiters are safer?
Officials took to a podium inside Detroit Police headquarters last Wednesday to tout a significant drop in crime. Mayor Mike...
Detroit Evening Report: City awarded $14.5M in grants for five development projects
City leaders announced Wednesday that Detroit received $14.5 million in grants from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to support...
Detroit Today: Michigan’s juvenile justice reform, explained
This week Michigan lawmakers reconvened in Lansing to kick off the 2024 legislative session. And while Democrats begin the session...
City shares more details on hotel development at former Joe Louis Arena site
Detroit officials shared details this week on the so-called “Hotel at Water Square” project, that would see a new 25-story...
CuriosiD: What is the history of Outer Drive?
WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode of CuriosiD, we...
CultureShift Events Guide: MLK Day in Detroit, where to watch the Lions and more
This week, we've got civil rights celebrations for MLK Day, Michigan music from Motown to metal and more. Plus, where...
Detroit Evening Report: City to host ‘On The Clock Tour’ leading up to 2024 NFL Draft
Now through April, the city of Detroit will host a series of events with Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports...
Detroit Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero looks ahead to 2024, highlights 2023 wins
Officials in Detroit's city government are preparing for a busy year that will include both a presidential and U.S. Senate...
Detroit Council President Pro Tem James Tate talks affordable housing, 2024 agenda and more
Detroit City Council is beginning 2024 with several issues on their agenda. Council President Pro Tempore James Tate says among...
CultureShift Events Guide: Comedy, concerts and football
Happy new year! Kick off your 2024 with lots of laughs, local music and frozen festivities for the whole family....