Detroit Incinerator to be demolished starting in June
A symbol of air pollution in Detroit is getting demolished. The downtown incinerator at I-75 and I-94 is coming down...
Michigan sees increase in COVID-19 infections over past month
Over the past month, Michigan has seen a rise in new COVID-19 infections — though the spike hasn’t been as...
Michigan Senate Republicans block vote on gun safety bills
Michigan Senate Democrats tried to force a vote on gun safety legislation Wednesday after the bills languished in committee. The...
The case for improving property values in Detroit through split-rate taxation
Detroit homeowners continue to face challenges with property taxes. Even as values rise, Detroit has the lowest property values of...
Upcoming documentary follows the fight against chronic diseases in Detroit
“Alive in Detroit,” directed by filmmaker Shiraz Ahmed, is an upcoming feature-length documentary about the fight against chronic diseases such...
Stephen Henderson on mass shooting at elementary school in Texas
The following is an essay from WDET Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson: How long will it be before the next...
Detroit Evening Report, May 24, 2022: 5 GOP candidates for governor fail to file enough valid signatures, elections bureau says
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. The Michigan Bureau...
Rebecca Goldberg aims to honor Detroit’s legacy of techno
This weekend, the Movement Electronic Music Festival will return to Hart Plaza for a three-day, multi-stage event to celebrate Detroit’s...
Monica Blaire stops apologizing, starts producing on new album “How To Dress Well in the Dark”
Monica Blaire has been a staple in Detroit’s music scene for over two decades. Even after all that time,...
Michigan GOP governor candidates short signatures
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s elections bureau said late Monday that five Republican candidates for governor, including two leading contenders,...
Journalist Maria Hinojosa talks “Suave” podcast — juvenile life without parole sentencing
Although banned in some states, life in prison without the possibility for parole is still allowed in much of the...
Gilbert Family Foundation pledges $12 million to help Detroiters facing eviction
Rocket Mortgage Founder Dan Gilbert and his wife, Jennifer, are creating a charity fund to cover the legal fees for...