Detroit Evening Report: Former Dearborn mayor remembered; City of Detroit seeks social media influencer and more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a recent memorial for the late former Dearborn Mayor John O'Reilly Jr; Detroit's...
Activists: ‘You have rights, regardless of immigration status’
Immigration activists held a “Know Your Rights” rally in Detroit last week to remind all immigrants how they can protect...
Trump’s trade war with Canada, Mexico brings US economy into uncharted territory
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump sparked a trade war with the United States' two closest trading partners — Canada...
Concerns mount over AI data centers in Michigan
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is bringing sweeping changes, but privacy and environmental advocates are warning of the risks...
WDET celebrating 1-year anniversary of new programs this week
This week marks the one-year anniversary of WDET's newest programs, and several of our hosts are planning special shows throughout...
The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the show
All eyes at the Grammy Awards were on whether the most-nominated artist in the history of the telecast would finally...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit home values rise for ninth straight year
Good news for Detroit homeowners. Home values in the city increased an average of 19% in 2024, with 99% of neighborhoods...
MichMash: Sen. Gary Peters’ retirement; Duggan on running for governor as an independent and more
Many in Washington and across the state of Michigan were shocked by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters' announcement this week that...
City of Detroit and coalition partners encourage metro Detroiters to file their taxes
The City of Detroit and community partners came together at Wayne Metro in Detroit yesterday to encourage people to fill...
Fred Durhal III wants to be Detroit’s next mayor
Mayor Mike Duggan’s announcement that he is running for governor as an independent left a vacuum at the center of...
New DDOT director Robert Cramer talks transit in Detroit
Robert Cramer is in his first month on the job as Detroit’s executive director of transit. He replaces Michael Staley,...
The Metro: A treasure of Black film history at Motor City Cinema Society
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Late Detroiter James Wheeler’s love for media grew from his early...