Detroit Evening Report: Carnival of the Spirit celebrates 25 years in Detroit
In this episode of The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a celebration of African ancestors, a Detroit student facing deportation and...
Detroit Evening Report: Belle Isle fountain closing for $6M in renovations
Belle Isle’s James Scott Memorial Fountain will undergo an 18-month, $6 million renovation beginning this weekend. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple...
Detroit Evening Report: Belle Isle gathering aims to combat violence against Black women
A gathering on the Belle Isle Bridge this weekend is aimed at combatting violence against Black women.Subscribe to the Detroit...
The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate diversity and inclusion in Detroit this weekend
The government may be giving up on its efforts toward diversity, equity and inclusion, but we sure aren’t. This week,...
Detroit Evening Report: Duggan announces gubernatorial run; Belle Isle Conservatory reopens + more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's announcement that he will run for governor of Michigan...
CuriosiD: What is the history behind the Belle Isle Boathouse?
WDET’s CuriosiD podcast answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...
The Metro: Belle Isle Conservancy’s efforts helping to improve the island this summer
Despite having one of its largest attractions closed for renovations, Belle Isle saw a 7% increase in visitors last year....
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s population growth; return of the Belle Isle giant slide and more
On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover Detroit's population growth, the return of the giant slide on...
Belle Isle slide set to reopen this summer following safety improvements
The popular giant slide on Belle Isle is set to reopen this summer following necessary safety improvements after potential injuries...
Deadline approaching for proposals to save historic Belle Isle Boathouse
Preservationists are fighting to save the historic Belle Isle Boathouse in Detroit. The 40,000-square-foot building, constructed by the Detroit Boat...
Shiver on the River expo invites families to learn about Detroit’s environment
Friends of Detroit River are hosting the Shiver on the River Eco Fair Feb. 4 at the Dossin Great Lakes...
The Belle Isle giant slide is back after a bumpy start
After a bit of a bumpy start, a giant slide on Belle Isle was back in businesses over the weekend....