DIA Director Talks Millage Renewal on Detroit Today: “This Is Not a New Tax.”
The presidential primary has received the lion’s share of coverage and attention as Michiganders prepare to go to the polls...
Detroit Razed Black Bottom. This Composer Doesn’t Want You To Forget.
Sishir Buddharaju / WDET Inside Orchestra Hall on a Wednesday morning in Detroit, composer Nkeiru Okoye is hearing a composition she...
After Warren Drops Out, Michiganders Have A Choice: Pragmatism Or Populism
Today, Sen. Elizabeth Warren dropped out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden,...
University of Detroit Mercy Hosts Symposium on Race, Class and Environmental Justice
The intersection of environmental justice, race and class has permeated the public discourse in Michigan after a range of environmental...
The DIA Millage Is Up For Renewal. Here’s What Students, Seniors Who Benefit Think.
On a February morning, sixth graders from Berkley’s Anderson Middle School have come in to the Detroit Institute of Arts...
Gaming Michigan’s Presidential Primary With Latino USA Host Maria Hinojosa
Jake Neher/WDET Super Tuesday was marked by a wave of endorsements from former presidential candidates, a surprise surge for Vice...
Duggan Exploring Options to Help Over-Assessed Homeowners in Detroit
Mayor Mike Duggan says the city is working hard to make Detroit a more equitable place, focusing not only on attracting...
How the Wall Street Roller Coaster Affects Your Finances
It's been a wild roller coaster ride on Wall Street this past week. Last week saw one of the biggest...
For Ex-Offenders, Housing is a Bigger Hurdle Than Employment
Housing, particularly “affordable housing” has been a hot topic in communities across Michigan. Formerly incarcerated people, or “Returning Citizens” as they...
Presidential Candidates Continue to Jockey for Black Voters’ Support
The South Carolina primary and Pete Buttigieg's subsequent exit from the presidential race underscored the important role that black voters play...
Ferndale Schools Seek Bond For School Renovation on Election Day
Tuesday’s election isn’t just about the Democratic Presidential Primary. Ferndale Public Schools has a 10-year / 120-million dollar bond proposal...
Michigan March 10th Election: What’s On the Ballot and How to Vote In Metro Detroit
On Tuesday, March 10th, Michiganders will head to the polls to vote on the Republican and Democratic Presidential nominees. When...