The Metro: Nonprofit seeks to create community hub in former Corktown school site
A local nonprofit is working to transform a former school property in Corktown into a community hub that will house...
Catch ‘Turkey Confidential,’ more special programming on WDET over Thanksgiving holiday
Tune in to WDET over Thanksgiving weekend for special holiday-themed programming from In The Groove, The Splendid Table and more.From 10 a.m....
MI Local: Tracks from Isis Damil, Emily Rose, The Codgers + more
It's another exciting week on MI Local, packed with exclusive premieres of new tracks by local artists!The Codgers are a...
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to hold as Lebanese stream south to their homes
TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah that began Wednesday appeared to be holding, as...
Legendary racer Mario Andretti says GM joining Formula 1 brings him full circle
This week brought an end to a bitter conflict between General Motors, a famous racing name and the world’s most...
Detroit Evening Report: City installing new gateway signs to reflect Detroit’s unique neighborhoods
City officials gathered in Detroit's Mohican-Regent neighborhood on Monday to celebrate the first of many new gateway signs being installed...
The Metro: How can we improve maternal health care in Detroit?
Maternal mortality is high in the U.S. compared with other wealthy countries, and particularly high in Michigan. Detroit had the...
Detroit-based Healthy Roots Dolls addressing need for diverse representation in toys
When you don’t have hair that is seen as beautiful by the mainstream, it's often hard to see the beauty...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Good For Me’ by Tamisha Waden
This week, we shine the spotlight on the immensely talented Tamisha Waden, a North Carolina-based jazz and soul vocalist whose...
Black lawmakers, policy advocates frustrated with inaction
Some of Michigan’s Black lawmakers and policy advocates are sharing their frustration with Democratic leadership in the state Legislature and...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn official praises Narcan vending machine for reduction in opioid deaths
Overdose deaths in Michigan decreased last year by nearly 6%, with 2,826 deaths recorded compared to 2,998 deaths in 2022,...
The Metro: The many barriers to solving homelessness in metro Detroit
As the weather gets colder, many of us are retreating inside and turning up the heat. But shelter and heat...