“OK, Boomer,” Here’s Lake Superior State University’s Annual Banished Words List

The U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump based on testimony that he wanted Ukraine to investigate former Vice...

At 80, Tina Turner Finally Puts Her Feet Up

Tina Turner’s career spanned over 50 years, during which she took the world by storm as a powerhouse singer and...

How to Make Recycled Holiday Gift Wrap

There are so many decorations, gift wrap and glitter this time of year. But all of that décor usually ends...

Tackling Love, Lust and Social Injustice: Marvin Gaye’s Life and Legacy

Over the course of his brief life, Marvin Gaye released over 20 studio albums, four live albums, a soundtrack, 20 compilations,...

This woman’s Christmas wonderland recaptures childhood joy for visitors

Editor’s note: Since this story was originally published in 2019, Sandra Nader has passed away. We remember her Christmas cheer...

Prince’s Film and Album ‘Purple Rain,’ 35 Years Later

2019 marks the 35th anniversary of Prince’s sixth studio album and film “Purple Rain.” The “Purple Rain” album ultimately went...

Relax Over the Holidays With Ed Love’s Top Christmas Jazz Albums

Christmas time is here and WDET's resident jazz-guru Ed Love has the perfect Christmas playlist to warm up to by...

Detroit Metal Musician Jeremy Waun Takes the Acoustic Route with Latest Album Release

Jerry Waun is recognized on the Detroit music scene as a heavy metal and punk rocker. His name has traveled...

Three Tips to Glow Up With Christmas Lights Without Wasting Energy

This time of year when the sky gets dark, many houses are aglow with Christmas lights. In fact between Thanksgiving...

CultureShift’s Jeff Milo Picks His Top 10 Local Tracks of the 2010s

Brian Rozman It's been a decade for local music.  The 2010's brought the rise of some local musicians to national status...

Best of 2019: The WDET Playlist

The roller-coaster that was 2019 is almost over and, as December draws to a close, the WDET music hosts have been...

Wayne County Sells Hines Park Mill, Part of Ford History, To Artist Tony Roko Despite Public Outcry

Alex McLenon A historic mill at the corner of Hines Drive and Wilcox Road in Plymouth will officially be changing...