The Metro: The impact of Black churches in Detroit and beyond
Churches are so prevalent in the Motor City because they were an essential part of Detroit’s growth. They have served...
In The Groove: Mdou Moctar, Salin, Girls Of The Internet, plus the moody side of Motown
Sliding into the final month of the year mixing in some classics with the new stuff. Girls of the Internet,...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit on track to ‘shatter’ last year’s violent crime reduction rates in CVI zones
Detroit officials announced this week that all six Community Violence Intervention (CVI) zones in the city reported significant reductions in...
The Metro Events Guide: Noel Night, holiday markets + more
This week, we’ve got holiday markets for every niche, including ceramics, beauty products, books and more.Plus, a chance to mingle...
Detroit Evening Report: State bills protecting indigenous students’ rights move forward; Highland Park tree lighting + more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a bill package moving forward in the state legislature that would protect Indigenous...
New book highlights little known celebrity ties to the city of Detroit
A new book released last month highlights various celebrities and their unique connects with the city of Detroit.Titled "Motor City...
The Metro: WDET joining Midtown Detroit’s 50th annual Noel Night celebrations
The city of Detroit is already donned in holiday drip following the tree lighting last month. This Saturday, holiday cheer...
The Metro: Nonprofit seeks to create community hub in former Corktown school site
A local nonprofit is working to transform a former school property in Corktown into a community hub that will house...
Detroit Evening Report: City installing new gateway signs to reflect Detroit’s unique neighborhoods
City officials gathered in Detroit's Mohican-Regent neighborhood on Monday to celebrate the first of many new gateway signs being installed...
Detroit-based Healthy Roots Dolls addressing need for diverse representation in toys
When you don’t have hair that is seen as beautiful by the mainstream, it's often hard to see the beauty...
The Metro: The many barriers to solving homelessness in metro Detroit
As the weather gets colder, many of us are retreating inside and turning up the heat. But shelter and heat...
GM, Bedrock propose new vision for RenCen; call for demolition of 2 towers
General Motors (GM) and Bedrock have proposed a $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Renaissance Center that would forever alter downtown...