Urban gardens don’t lead to gentrification in Detroit, study says
Researchers at the University of Michigan say urban gardens in Detroit don't necessarily lead to gentrification. But they are concerned...
Detroit Evening Report, June 1, 2022: Juneteenth declared a statewide court holiday
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. The Michigan Supreme...
Major Violators: Investigators find systemic corruption in Detroit’s top drug enforcement unit
This is the first installment of WDET's reporting on the investigation of the Major Violators Unit that occurred between 2019...
Detroit Evening Report, May 31, 2022: Former Wayne County Executive William Lucas has died
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Former Wayne County...
Duggan says he did nothing wrong in naming FBI informant
There’s a new wrinkle to the federal corruption probe involving towing contracts, bribery and Detroit City Hall. Former City Councilman...
Submission deadline approaches for initiative petitions
The submission deadline for initiative petitions to get on Michigan’s November ballot is Wednesday. That means time is running out...
Bangladeshi American Tania Begum shares journey of becoming a community pharmacist
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Michigan is home to the third-largest community of Bangladeshi Americans. Bangladesh...
Detroit Evening Report: May 27, 2022: Traffic Jam and Snug destroyed in blaze
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. A fire swept...
DDOT adds four electric buses to fleet
The City of Detroit has introduced four electric buses to its DDOT fleet. The buses, which are fully paid for...
Fire destroys Traffic Jam & Snug
A massive fire ripped through a popular Midtown Detroit restaurant Friday. Traffic Jam & Snug is located at Canfield...
Detroit Evening Report, May 26, 2002: Craig, 4 other GOP candidates for governor ineligible for August primary ballot
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Five Republican candidates...
Michigan Senate passes fuel tax pause bills
A suspension of Michigan taxes on motor fuel passed the state Senate Thursday. Speaking ahead of voting on the legislation, State Sen....