The Metro: The reason for Ann Arbor’s rooftop solar boom
In 2019, Michigan’s largest utility ended what's called net metering. That meant if you had solar panels, you no longer...
DER Weekends: Birth Detroit provides alternative birthing options for Detroiters
On this episode of Detroit Evening Report Weekends, we speak to Elon Geffrard, Birth Detroit Co-founder and Perinatal Support and Education...
Insect and fungal infestation leads to tree removal and replanting on Wayne State University campus
Last October, Ground Services at Wayne State University discovered an infestation of bark beetles on trees in Gullen Mall. Donna Reincke,...
The Metro: The college education gap between suburban and Detroit students is big. This is how we close it.
Getting a college degree in Detroit has never been easy. More than half of all children in Detroit live below...
Detroit Chief Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed aims to expand citywide health initiatives
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield recently appointed Ali Abazeed as the city’s new Chief Public Health Officer, saying he would be...
Influencer Hasan Piker gives Michigan’s US Senate race some heat
The Michigan Democratic Senate Primary is heating up a bit. Polls largely show the trio of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Congresswoman...
The Metro: Trust in elections is declining. A Michigan Republican clerk blames politics
President Donald Trump and Republicans want to transform the election process. Recently, the president signed an executive order that seeks...
The Metro: Many immigrants in Michigan have had their rights violated by the Trump administration
When President Donald Trump took office, he promised to crack down on immigration. He’s done that. Since January of 2025,...
The Metro: People aren’t happy with the economy, but spending is still high. Here’s why.
Since 2015, consumer confidence in the economy has plummeted according to recent consumer survey data by the University of Michigan....
The Metro: The only certainty is chaos for small businesses in metro Detroit
The economy has undergone many drastic changes over the years. If you’re a millennial, change and chaos have been commonplace....
GOP governor candidate Mike Cox says Michigan must improve education, cut taxes and retain more residents
Michigan elects a new governor this year.The crowded field of candidates for the governor’s office includes former Michigan Attorney General...
Firefighters respond to blaze at Wayne State’s Maccabees Building
Firefighting crews responded to a blaze at the historic Maccabees Building on the campus of Wayne State University Wednesday afternoon....