Detroit Evening Report: City officials plan to reduce crime with expanded youth programming
Detroit officials gathered at the Adams Butzel Recreation Center yesterday to unveil their summer crime prevention program. Called “Occupy the Summer,”...
The Metro: Michigan Stage connects generations through theater
From the stage to classrooms and even inside senior living communities, creativity belongs to everyone, at every age. Michigan Stage...
The Metro: In the wake of teen takeovers, Detroit’s youth affairs office tries to give teens a place to be
Large groups of teenagers have been gathering in downtown Detroit organized on TikTok and Snapchat. It’s part of a national...
CuriosiD: What is Detroit ballroom and hustle style dancing?
In this episode of CuriosiD, listener Katie Byerly asks the question:What is Detroit ballroom and hustle dancing?The short answerDetroit ballroom...
The Metro: How American cities stopped making room for teenagers
Detroit teenagers have been gathering in large numbers downtown over the past few weeks.On its face, there's a simple explanation:...
The Metro: How to make the most of Michigan winter in 2026
Some people welcome winter in Michigan with open arms, while others watch the calendar until spring's warmth returns.One way to...
The Metro: 22-acre park opens on Detroit’s riverfront
There’s a new park on the riverfront in downtown Detroit, and you can’t miss it. The 22-acre Ralph C Wilson, Jr....
Detroit Evening Report: US Temporary Protected Status may soon expire for Syrians
Syrians in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status may no longer be able to live and work in the U.S....
Explore Sand Point, a preserve with rare hemlocks and old growth potential
In the interior arch of Michigan’s “thumb” lays the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy, a group dedicated to protecting and restoring...
CuriosiD: Why are cider mills so popular in Michigan?
WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode...
Cruising boom predicted in the Great Lakes
Cruise lines are looking to the Great Lakes for voyages ahead of what may be a record-breaking season. Cruising is...
DNR considering expansion of e-bike friendly territory at state parks
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is considering allowing e-bikes on more state park trails. The changes would allow Class...