Penguins Get a New Home at Detroit Zoo
King Penguins, Credit: Detroit Zoo This week the Detroit Zoo opens its new state-of-the-art penguin exhibit to the public. The...
New Provost Looking Forward to Guiding Wayne State’s Academics
Wayne State University has hired a new provost. Keith Whitfield will take the position as the university’s chief academic officer...
Guns at the State Capitol, Lead in DPS Water, and Other News of the Week
Jake Neher, WDET Political consultant Greg Bowens joins Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson for a look at the week in...
Wayne State Professor Makes the Case for Eating Bugs
Wayne State University is hosting a series of conversations about the benefits of eating bugs. It’s part of the university’s...
State Superintendent Brian Whiston on DPS Legislation, Non-Discrimination Guidelines
Photo Courtesy of Dearborn Public Schools There’s a lot going on in the world of education and education policy in...
Is it Time to Get Rid of Detroit Public Schools in Favor of All Charters?
flickr As state lawmakers debate a $700 million bailout to avert the financial collapse of Detroit Public Schools - some...
Michigan Legislature has its Own Version of Transgender “Bathroom Bill”
Intel Free Press, flickr North Carolina made national headlines recently for requiring by law that transgender men and women use restrooms...
State Lawmakers Have A Lot on Their Plate as They Return to Lansing
Jimmy Wayne (FLICKR/CC) State lawmakers return to Lansing this week after a two-week break. They have some very weighty issues...
Drinking Water in Detroit Schools Will Be Tested for Lead
Detroit has secured funding to test drinking water in the city’s schools for lead. Drinking water in all Detroit Public...
Detroit Education Commission set to anchor Detroit School Reform
Michigan lawmakers are set to consider reform legislation for Detroit Public Schools when they return from Spring recess this month....
DPS School Board Says State Created Problem it’s Trying to Fix
Wikipedia This morning on Detroit Today, host Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit Public Schools Board of Education member LaMar Lemmons about...
“Every Third Bite Requires a Pollinator” So What Happens When the Bees are Gone?
Spring is officially here and gardeners are pondering what to plant this year. One of the new trends in gardening...