CultureShift: Detroit Horse Power to open equine education center in the city

Detroit Horse Power is a local organization with the goal of teaching and inspiring young people through equestrianism. The nonprofit...

Detroit’s most violent precincts saw drop in crime this summer

Detroit's two most violent precincts saw a significant drop in violent crime this summer, as well as a citywide drop...

Detroit Evening Report: Heidelberg Project lays off staff, plans to sell headquarters after facing financial hardship

The world-renowned Heidelberg Project has laid off staff and paused their educational program due to financial strain exacerbated by the...

Detroit names its first urban agriculture director

Mayor Mike Duggan opened a new chapter in Detroit’s urban farming story by hiring one of the people who is...

Dogs, owners have a ball at Palmer Park’s new dog park

A brand new dog park has opened up at Palmer Park in Detroit. The City of Detroit surveyed residents to...

Pit bull ban passes in Grosse Pointe Shores

A controversial dog ordinance banning pit bulls was passed Tuesday evening by Grosse Pointe Shores City Council. The bill was...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan health department recommends getting updated COVID vaccine

Michigan's state health department is recommending that people get the updated COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older for...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit expands homeless help line hours, adds staff

Detroit residents facing homelessness have more options for finding shelter. Listen and Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report NPR |...

CultureShift: Big Sean’s DON Weekend brings resources to Detroit communities for the fifth year

DON Weekend (short for Detroit's On Now) is a celebration of community, connection and making sure people born in Detroit's...

CultureShift: ‘Pomegranate’ is the first Iraqi-American narrative film of its kind

Weam Namou is the Executive Director of the Chaldean Cultural Center, which houses the first and only Chaldean Museum in...

Detroit Evening Report: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan moves headquarters to Michigan Central in Detroit

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan has found a new home at Michigan Central in Corktown. Subscribe to...

New DDOT interim executive director used to work for maligned paratransit contractor Transdev

Last week, Mayor Mike Duggan named George Michael Staley as DDOT’s interim executive director. Staley replaces former executive director Mikel...