Detroit Mayor, Police Chief Encouraged but Not Satisfied by Detroit’s Lower Crime Numbers
J. Carlisle Larsen Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig know the gravity of these circumstances and say they’re...
Fewer DPS Schools Closed Tuesday
Two dozen Detroit Public Schools closed Tuesday due to a high number of teacher absences. On Monday, the district closed more...
North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards Kick Off Detroit’s Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show officially opened Monday morning for media preview days. The traditional start of the show comes...
What’s the Economic Forecast for Michigan in 2016?
Jimmy Wayne (FLICKR/CC) Governor Rick Snyder twice ran for governor of Michigan on a message of positivity and business pragmatism....
The World of Forced Labor and Prostitution in Michigan
Ira Gelb, Flickr Human trafficking awareness day is today. As Mike Thompson wrote in the Detroit Free Press over the...
They Say “They” is the 2015 Word of the Year
Greeblie, Flickr What’s in a word? The annual list of banished words for the year from Lake Superior State University...
DPS Closes More Than 60 Schools Due To Teacher Absences
The Detroit Public Schools canceled Monday classes at 64 schools because a large number of teachers did not report for work. New school closure...
Sunday Sessions 071: Pilar Cote
Pilar Cote Music Tonight's Sunday Sessions features the ethereal spin doctor skills of producer/artist/DJ Pilar Cote as she presents her...
The Progressive Underground Show 152
Theo Parrish Music On tonight's episode of The Progressive Underground, we play tracks from Dwight Trible, Theo Parrish (pictured), Lisa...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 1-9-16
This week on RREM, another new album coming from Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt returning with new music, and in-studio stuff...
State Superintendent Calls on Detroit Teachers to End “Sickout” Protests
Michigan’s education chief is urging teachers in the state’s largest district to end a recent series of “sickout” protests. A number...
Have We Seen the Last of Calvin Johnson?
On Wednesday, Detroit Lions All-Pro wide receiver, Calvin Johnson released a statement through the Lions website, stating that he is...