New lawn mower technology helps crews trim Detroit’s freeway slopes
In 2023, the City of Detroit took over the duty of maintaining the land alongside its freeways from the State...
The Metro: Voter turnout is low in Detroit, but could that change?
Registered voters not casting a vote is a problem in the city, one that seems to be bigger here than...
The Metro: Detroit community still seeking solutions to teen violence
The Detroit Police Department is asking city council to increase its enforcement of the city’s youth curfew. Fines for the...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit grassroots coalition working to reduce truck traffic on residential streets
The Trucks Off Our Streets coalition urged the Detroit City Council on Tuesday to enforce existing truck regulation laws while...
In The Groove: Lars Bartkuhn, The Marias, a fond farewell to Ozzy + his influence on music
A tribute to the late great Ozzy Osbourne. An artist spotlight on Lars Bartkuhn and his excellent 2024 album “Nomad.”...
The Metro: Detroit’s Collard Green Cook-Off is about more than just food
Soul food is one of the most identifiable American cuisines. The dishes were crafted from the scraps that were left...
Citizen Vox: Voter wants Detroit’s next mayor to address flooding, invest in neighborhoods
Detroit is just a few weeks away from a pivotal primary election that will decide the two final contenders to...
Detroit Evening Report: 8,000 homes demolished in Detroit cleanup effort
Detroit marks 8,000th demolition under Proposal NThe City of Detroit recently celebrated its 8,000th demolition under Proposal N. The proposal...
The Metro: Youth-led mentorship program giving young Detroiters tools for financial wellness
New tariffs imposed earlier this year by the Trump administration are starting to raise prices on some consumer goods, and...
The Metro: How the Detroit City Appointments Project aims to shape city leadership
It’s no secret Detroit is at a turning point. Mayor Mike Duggan is on his way out. And soon, a...
The Metro: Ann Delisi, Don Was to go head-to-head at Motor City Playlist’s annual Bowling Party
Here at WDET, we feel incredibly lucky to have such an esteemed group of music hosts gracing our airwaves. On...
Citizen Vox: Voter says honesty matters most for Detroit’s next mayor
Detroit voters will elect a new mayor this fall. Nine people are running to succeed Mike Duggan, who’s making an...