The Metro: Detroit’s Civil War history, uncovered
In 1863, as the Civil War raged on, then-President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Emancipation Proclamation. Following the speech, about 1,000 Black...
In The Groove: DJ Holographic, St. Vincent, Peggy Gou, an OutKast anniversary and more for April 26, 2024
New music Friday on In The Groove brings fresh cuts from St. Vincent, Peggy Gou, Lambrini Girls, Dr. Dog, Kon,...
Detroit Evening Report: Parking costs surge downtown during NFL Draft in Detroit
Some downtown garages and lots have jacked up their prices as hundreds of thousands of visitors visit Detroit for the...
House Committee holds first hearing on renters’ rights bills
A state House panel held its first hearing Thursday on legislation to create a right to legal representation for people...
The Boulevard: Hear Deon Jamar, Marcellus Pittman and more
On this week's episode of The Boulevard, I'm going deep with new tunes from Deon Jamar, Marcellus Pittman, King Maurice...
Detroit sets all-time Day 1 Draft record with more than 275,000 attendees
More than 275,000 fans showed up for their teams during the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit...
MichMash: Campaign season shifts gears as filing deadline passes
Tuesday’s campaign filing deadline has passed, and 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives on the ballot are up...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan research institute examines impact of war in Gaza on religious minorities
The Michigan and Washington, D.C.-based educational research group Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) this month released the third...
In The Groove: Listen to a tribute to Detroit techno legend Mike Huckaby, plus music from Danny Brown, Feist and more
Today’s In The Groove is 100% dedicated to the life and legacy of Detroit techno and house electronic music pioneer...
Created Equal: First-ever financial disclosures paint a cloudy picture of accountability in Michigan politics
Michigan’s top elected officials have submitted personal financial disclosures now required under state law. The change comes following the passage...
The Metro: Local photographer showcases Detroit Lions with giant portraits during NFL Draft
The eyes of the sports world are on Detroit this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 NFL Draft. While...
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the...