Grappling With the Tarnished Legacies of Former Icons
An advisory committee at the University of Michigan has recommended that the university remove the name of Fielding Yost from...
Major Construction Is Headed to I-275 Between Six Mile and Will Carleton
The Michigan Department of Transportation is gearing up for a major construction project along Interstate 275. Several communities will be...
A New Curator at Cliff Bell’s Brings Detroit Jazz Back to the Stage
A new curator at downtown jazz club Cliff Bell’s is putting the spotlight on local musicians. As a bassist himself,...
Antisemitic Hate and Israeli Geopolitical Criticism Are Two Very Different Things
In response to the recent conflict in Israel and Palestine, there's been a rise in Islamophobia and antisemitism in America....
Crescent Academy Celebrates 30 Years in Canton
Crescent Academy International in Canton is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The private Islamic school serves children from 1 year...
Michigan Musician Olivia Dear Brings Live Music Back to WDET’s Studio A
Courtesy of Olivia Dear When the world shut down, so did WDET’s Studio A. The recording space has seen performances...
Family-Run Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill Thriving After 75 Years, Despite Challenges
Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill has been an entertainment destination for decades....
Canada’s Pitch to Make the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel a Mass Vaccination Site
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel could become a mass vaccination site as Canadian officials work to access surplus coronavirus shots in the...
Vaccine Hesitancy Spans Rural, Urban and Racial Lines Across Michigan
As vaccination rates decline rapidly in Michigan and across the country, health care professionals have found it harder to convince...
New Podcast from WDET and Science Gallery Detroit Addresses Mental Health, Grief and Young People
"Science of Grief" is a new 10-episode WDET podcast that "makes space for young adults to share stories, science and solutions for those who...
Belle Isle Nature Center Celebrates Summer in the City With New Outdoor Programming
The new offerings at Belle Isle's Nature Center include a variety of options like the Nature Tots program, guided mindfulness,...
Author Jess McHugh Re-examines American History Through 13 Bestselling Books
"Americanon: An Unexpected U.S. History in Thirteen Bestselling Books," is a new book that explores America's favorite literary works and how they...