Ron Lyons, Jr. is a reporter for WDET's newsroom. During his sophomore year at Rochester College he volunteered with the Detroit Radio Information Services at WDET, then started interning with The Craig Fahle Show. Ron enjoys writing and covering events that are related to nonprofits organization, arts, and technology. 

StoryCorps Detroit: How is the Force Today?

When Detroit Institute of Arts Security Guard Roderick Walker greets the Museum's Director, Salvador Salort-Pons, he asks an important question: "How...

StoryCorps Detroit Podcast: How is the Force Today?

  StorCorp   When Detroit Institute of Arts Security Guard Roderick Walker greets the Museum's Director, Salvador Salort-Pons, he asks an...

TARDIS Library opening in Woodbridge Neighborhood

Ron Lyons Jr On the corner of Vermont and Warren in Detroit, a blue phone booth stands tall as a free...

President Trump Has Not Touched Policy That Creates Opportunities for Undocumented Millennials

Angela Martinez is one of nearly three quarters of a million young adults who have essentially told the federal government...

The Progressive Steps for Diversity in Comics

Ron Lyons Jr As Halloween approaches, many children are picking out the superhero costumes they plan to wear for trick-or-treating....

Millennials Rock the Political Campaign

For many voters, the 2016 election has been the most unusual they’ve seen in recent years. Experts say the youth...

Wayne State Professor Brings International Automakers to Detroit

Some automotive industry professionals say American cars need a bit of European flash. The future of vehicle design, autonomous cars and even bio-medical...

The Americans with Disabilities Act Legacy Tour Stops in Detroit

Today as a part of a nationwide tour Eastern Market is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act....

Oakland County Distribute Trigger Locks to Make Guns Safer

Oakland County is distributing trigger locks to help make guns safer. In recognition of Gun Safety Awareness Day, Oakland County law...

University of Michigan Researchers Explore How Virtual Schooling Affects Students’ Academic Performance

Researchers at the University of Michigan are analyzing how studying in a classroom or online impacts academic performance. The University will...

Skateboarders Shred for Redbull’s Hart Lines

Skateboarders from around the world are gathering in the heart of Detroit for Red Bull's first-ever skateboarding event in the city...

Southwest Lowriders Ride for Annual Blessing

The Cinco de Mayo parade wasn’t the only event celebrated this past weekend in Southwest Detroit. The 17th annual Blessing of...