Created Equal: Is local banking the key to economic prosperity?
Over the years, local banks have been absorbed by larger institutions and are less prevalent than they once were. Oscar...
The Metro: Author highlights diversity, sense of community in Dearborn with book of short stories
The city of Dearborn — sandwiched between Detroit, Inkster and Downriver — is a major cultural hub for Arab Americans...
In The Groove: Kamasi Washington unleashes a masterpiece ahead of his Detroit show (May 6, 2024)
It’s only May and there’s no doubt Kamasi Washington has released one of the best albums of the year with...
WDET receives 11 MAB awards, including best newscast and musical programming
Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET picked up 11 Michigan Association of Broadcasters' 2023 Broadcast Excellence Awards during a ceremony on...
The New Music Show: Spotlighting Detroit DJ Charles Trees and more
This week on The New Music Show, I focus on Detroit producer and DJ, Charles Trees, who's celebrating the one-year anniversary...
Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge presiding over Donald Trump's hush money trial fined him $1,000 on Monday for violating his gag...
VP Kamala Harris to highlight administration’s economic achievements in Detroit today
Vice President Kamala Harris is on a nationwide “Economic Opportunity Tour” designed to showcase the effects of the Biden Administration’s...
Committee testimony begins for Michigan Voting Rights Act bills
Committee testimony on Michigan bills to create a State Voting Rights Act is expected to continue this week. That’s after...
A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war
Commencement ceremonies are being held at colleges and universities across the U.S. As many campuses have been roiled by protests over...
Detroit Evening Report: State receives over $60M from EPA to replace lead water pipes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has allotted $61.9 million to the state of Michigan for lead water service line removal...
The Metro: Cinco de Mayo history and celebrations in Southwest Detroit
This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, a day that commemorates a significant event in Mexican history. On May 5, 1862,...
In The Groove: The wonderfully weird world of George Clinton cameos and a deep new music Friday (May 3, 2024)
There are a lot of new releases to pay attention to for this new music Friday on In The Groove,...