The Reverend Nicholas Hood Remembered As Civil Rights Activist

The Reverend Nicholas Hood has died.  He was 92 years old. Hood was Minister Emeritus at Plymouth Congregational Church of...

Motor City Match Helps Open A New Wine Shop

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Motor City Match has announced 500 thousand dollars in grants to nine new small businesses in Detroit....

Water Expert Says Problems in Flint Happening Across U.S.

y Klinefelter 4.8.16   Congress puts the water crisis in Flint back under the federal microscope this week. Michigan Congressman...

Injuries Take a Bit of Thunder Out of Lightning, Which Could Help Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings have made the Stanley Cup playoffs for the 25th straight season. Their first-round opponent will be the...

State Conventions Could Decide GOP Nominee

Beginning today Republicans in Michigan are selecting delegates to represent candidates at this summer’s national convention. But those delegates are...

Al Kaline’s First Opening Day Was Cold

Al Kaline played his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. He is now a special assistant to General Manager Al...

Architectural Firm Chosen to lead East Riverfront District Development

The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is putting together a team to lead the development of the East Riverfront District.  Chicago-based Skidmore,...

Buy Me Some Peanuts and…Brat Pops?

You can get more than mustard on your hot dog at Comerica Park this season. How about topping it with...

A Century (and More) of Baseball in the D in One Big Book

2016 is the 116th season of Detroit Tigers baseball, and Wayne State University Press captures moments from all of them in...

Newsweek: Dirty Air Killing Metro Detroiters

A recent story in Newsweek magazine reports that the air pollution is so bad in Detroit that it could kill...

Palooza of Auto Events Heading to Metro Detroit This Summer

The Metro Detroit region is gearing up for a series of car-themed events this summer. Tourism officials call it Autopalooza. It...

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...