The Metro: Nonprofit seeks to create community hub in former Corktown school site
A local nonprofit is working to transform a former school property in Corktown into a community hub that will house...
Catch ‘Turkey Confidential,’ more special programming on WDET over Thanksgiving holiday
Tune in to WDET over Thanksgiving weekend for special holiday-themed programming from In The Groove, The Splendid Table and more.From 10 a.m....
Detroit Evening Report: City installing new gateway signs to reflect Detroit’s unique neighborhoods
City officials gathered in Detroit's Mohican-Regent neighborhood on Monday to celebrate the first of many new gateway signs being installed...
The Metro: How can we improve maternal health care in Detroit?
Maternal mortality is high in the U.S. compared with other wealthy countries, and particularly high in Michigan. Detroit had the...
Detroit-based Healthy Roots Dolls addressing need for diverse representation in toys
When you don’t have hair that is seen as beautiful by the mainstream, it's often hard to see the beauty...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn official praises Narcan vending machine for reduction in opioid deaths
Overdose deaths in Michigan decreased last year by nearly 6%, with 2,826 deaths recorded compared to 2,998 deaths in 2022,...
The Metro: The many barriers to solving homelessness in metro Detroit
As the weather gets colder, many of us are retreating inside and turning up the heat. But shelter and heat...
GM, Bedrock propose new vision for RenCen; call for demolition of 2 towers
General Motors (GM) and Bedrock have proposed a $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Renaissance Center that would forever alter downtown...
MichMash: The environmental dilemma of Michigan’s ‘low carbon fuel standard’ bill
A transportation bill introduced last year to encourage the use of "clean fuels" has environmental and animal activists concerned about...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit launches ‘Rides to Care’ program for new and expectant mothers
A new program from the Detroit Health Department will provide free rides to doctor visits for new and expectant mothers...
Detroit Evening Report: New online dashboard aims to improve police oversight; ground beef recall + more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a new online dashboard for residents to track complaints against Detroit police; a...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit officials assure residents water is safe after letter raises concerns
Detroit officials are reassuring residents about the safety of the city’s water system. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on...