We Look Back at Detroit’s Alternative Paper ‘The Fifth Estate’, Founded 50 years Ago
This week marks the 50th Anniversary of Fifth Estate newspaper in Detroit. Two of the founding members; Peter Werbe and...
What’s News?
Christy McDonald and Stephen Henderson take a look at this week's top news stories on a local and national level....
Construction Will Be Suspended in Most Areas for Labor Day Weekend
Kyle May/ Creative Commons Construction has been suspended on most state roads for Labor Day weekend. The Michigan Department of...
DMC Sinai Grace Hospital Finishing $77 Million Renovations
DMC Sinai Grace Hospital is finishing up three years of renovations. Construction crews expanded the DMC Sinai Grace’s radiation, emergency departments and...
DPD Refurbishes Old Cop Cars for Neighborhood Officers
Marissa Gawel/WDET The Detroit Police Department is working to fix up 40 police cars for neighborhood officers to drive home....
MSU Engineering Enrolls 1,000 Female Students
VEX Robotics/ CC Michigan State University’s College of Engineering has more than 1,000 women enrolled for the first time in...
Aretha Franklin to Seek Injunction Halting Release of Gospel Documentary
Attorneys representing legendary singer and Detroit native Aretha Franklin say they will seek an injunction to stop the release of...
Detroit Hazardous Waste Facility Looking to Expand
A hazardous waste facility on Detroit’s Eastside is looking to expand. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is reviewing the company’s...
Detroit Zoo on the Path to Record-Breaking Attendance
The Detroit Zoo is on track to hit an annual attendance record. Only 400,000 more people need to walk through the...
Culture City Weekend Calendar: Jazz Fest, Hamtown Labor Day Festival and Arts Beats and Eats
Download of the Week “You've Got Style“ by Duane the Brand New Dog featuring Kiki Strike a pose. Looking for...
Can Detroit Schools Be Reformed?
President and CEO Detroit-Wayne Mental Health Authority Tom Watkins shares his thoughts about possible educational reforms in the city on...
Sneak a Peek at Detroit’s 36th Annual Jazz Fest
The 36th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz event around. Hear one of this year’s bands, Steve...