‘Menorah in the D’ Lights up Detroit for Chanukah
Jewish leaders are gathering in Detroit to celebrate the beginning of Chanukah this weekend. The event, called “Menorah in the D”, will...
‘Menorah in the D’ Lights up Detroit for Chanukah
Jewish leaders are gathering in Detroit to celebrate the beginning of Chanukah this weekend. The event, called “Menorah in the D”, will...
Keeping Calm During Chaos
The attacks in Paris are creating a sense of vulnerability for some U.S. citizens and for security officials. Public safety...
Detroit Police Department: Underfunded, Understaffed
J. Carlisle Larsen It’s been nearly a year since Detroit emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. All...
Report: DPS Needs More Teachers and Better Pay
A coalition of people concerned about the Detroit Public School system is pushing Lansing to do more for Detroit’s crumbling...
Muslim and Jewish Communities Come Together “We Refuse to be Enemies”
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris…An event at Wayne State University is bringing together unconventional allies. The...
Taking Care of Ourselves From the Neck Up
Ryan Melaugh Shorter days, darker nights and holiday related stress can take and emotional toll on anyone and for some, it simply...
Missouri President Resigns: Will Race Relation Improve on Campus?
Mitch Bennett Over the weekend a group of black football players from University of Missouri said they would refuse...
Kalamazoo Promise Turns Ten
DucDigital/Creative Commons The Kalamazoo Promise celebrates its 10th anniversary this week. The Promise pays in-state college tuition for all kids...
Detroit Schools Reach Settlement in Lawsuit Against Former City Council President
The Detroit Public School system has reached a settlement with a young man suing the district and former City Council...
“Life in Osborn” Documentary Shows a Community’s Effort for Revival
Michigan State Historic Preservation Office/ CC The Detroit Institue of Arts is showing a new documentary of the revitalization efforts of...
How Basic Services Contribute to Inequality
Hillary Crawford/WDET The pediatrician who worked to combat lead levels in the drinking water in Flint recently said on...
Angels’ Night Anti-Arson Campaign Marks 20 Years
It’s been 20 years since Detroit’s first Angels’ Night patrols began with city leaders recruiting volunteers to watch neighborhoods for trouble...