Detroit Evening Report: Detroit touts record low in homicides, violent crime last year

The city of Detroit says violent crime fell in 2023, with 252 murders reported last year – the lowest number...

MichMash: New research explores Michigan’s path to a prosperous future

What are the keys to a prosperous Michigan? Eric Lupher, president and secretary of The Citizens Research Council of Michigan,...

University of Michigan’s Mcity testing new automated shuttle coming to Detroit

The City of Detroit, University of Michigan and May Mobility are partnering to introduce a new, self-driving shuttle to the...

Detroit Evening Report: New Year’s Eve celebrations in metro Detroit

Weam Namou is the writer and director of the film "Pomegranate." It’s a story about an Iraqi woman struggling to...

Detroit Evening Report: Family-friendly activities abound over holiday break

Thabaat is a new gathering space for young professionals who want to socialize, network and learn about Islam. The biweekly...

Detroit Today: WDET’s annual ‘Festivus’ airing of grievances for 2023

There has to be a better way! That’s why each year on Detroit Today, we gain inspiration from Frank Costanza and celebrate Festivus (for...

Detroit Evening Report: New 600-room hotel development proposed downtown

A new 600-room, 25-story hotel is expected to join the changing skyline along the Detroit River, flanked by the Huntington...

Officials warn of credit card skimming, other scams at the pump over holidays

As Michiganders and visitors hit the road for their holiday gatherings and getaways this week, the Michigan Department of Agriculture...

CultureShift Events Guide: Cultural celebrations, Michigan-made music and more

Whether you want to close out your year with cultural celebrations, Michigan-made music or some much-needed laughter, we’ve got something...

Detroit Evening Report: Senate bill aims to excuse ‘mental health’ absences from Michigan schools

A state Senate bill proposed in January of this year would allow K-12 public school students in Michigan to get...

Detroit Evening Report: New census data shows slight population increase in Michigan

Michigan’s population grew slightly in the past year, gaining roughly 4,000 residents between July 2022 and July 2023, according to...

City of Detroit to launch residential parking zones in Midtown, Brush Park next month

The City of Detroit will be rolling out new residential street parking zones in Brush Park and Midtown beginning next...