On This Day – African American Life In Detroit gives day-by-day recollections of important events in the city’s history.

Tate says council members are working on their response to Governor Snyder's declaration of a financial emergency in Detroit.

The discussion is connected to a traveling exhibit called “Visions of Our 44th President”, where 44 artists present their artistic interpretations of the Commander-In-Chief.

Bing says the park closures became necessary when City Council failed to approve a Belle Isle lease deal with the state.

WDET's Jerome Vaughn took a stroll around the North American International Auto Show with product development expert Bob Brincheck to talk about in-dash systems.

Auto designers have been working with engineers to give motorists the feeling that they’re in a living room on wheels.

While down at the auto show, WDET’s Jerome Vaughn ran across Henry Ford. Well, sort of.

The document, called Future City Detroit, incorporates more than two years of work by urban planners from around the world and community members here in Detroit.

Organizers will officially unveil their strategic plan, called Detroit Future City, during a news conference next week.

Automakers benefited from rising consumer sentiment, and the need to replace vehicles damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

Bentivolio beat Democratic challenger Doctor Syed Taj.

The proposed one-mill increase, if passed, would generate more than 21 million dollars a year for the Wayne County Community College District over the next decade.

As Chief Operating Officer, Mark Fields will lead all of Ford’s business operations.

The newly-created 14th Distrcit winds its way from Southwest Detroit to the Grosse Pointes, then through Southfield, Farmington Hills, and Keego Harbor

The newly created district covers parts of Northwest Detroit, the Grosse Pointes, Oak Park and West Bloomfield.

Americans have been warned in the past few years to stock up on food and batteries before a big storm, but not many have been told to financially prepare for a disaster.

Ovshinsky is credited with developing the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery, which is now widely used to power laptop computers, cell phones, and electric cars.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the passenger side curtain airbag may not properly deploy during a side collision when the front passenger seat is unoccupied.

Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee’s retirement is effective immediately.

Several of the nation’s biggest proponents of technology have come to Detroit to network, to teach and inspire business leaders, and to champion technology as a way to make cities like Detroit work better.

One focus of the auto industry’s interest in space technology is turbocharging.

The project’s last open house runs Tuesday from 1 until 7 p.m. at 2929 Russell.

Political analysts and some GOP leaders such as former Florida Governor Jeb Bush say, to be successful in November, the party needs to attract more minority voters.

The event runs from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church located on the corner of Chalmers at Seymour in Detroit.

The festival runs through Sunday afternoon.

The mission of the Troy Historic Village is to let residents know about the city's history.

Authorities say the 24-year-old was arrested Saturday morning, after driving his vehicle into parked cars and walking away from the scene.

Even though the department has suffered from budget cuts, Police Chief Gary Mayer says support from the community and better use of data are making a difference when it comes to crimefighing.

Reverend Michael Owens, President of The Council of Baptist Pastors, speaks with WDET's Jerome Vaughn about their meeting with the Governor today.

The recall includes Chevy Cruzes from the 2011 and 2012 model years.

David Littmann says the city should do what it can under the terms of its consent agreement with the state because the alternatives are worse.

Fans say the group is so authentic that fans don’t really mind that they’re not seeing the real thing.

The organization, founded in 1906, offers spiritual education courses and entertainment to communities around the country.

“Cleaning Up the D” starts Saturday morning at eight at the corner of Tacoma and Joann in northeast Detroit.

Detroit Free Press editorial cartoonist Mike Thompson decided to take on the violence a few weeks ago. His cartoon this week was stunning – with the depiction of a child lying dead in the street.

Cockrel says crime is a complex issue in Detroit, but he says more cops on the street is not the only answer to the problem.

The Faxon Language Immersion Academy will begin operation as a charter school in the fall.

Analysts say pent-up demand for new vehicles, spurred the jump in sales…even though consumer confidence fell in May.

Practice and qualifying runs are scheduled for Friday. Races take place Saturday and Sunday.

Lidstrom played 20 seasons with the team -- winning four Stanley Cups along the way.

While the City of Detroit remains the focus of many anti-crime efforts, suburban communities have their own worries. Ferndale officials say they’re holding their own against criminals.

The recall affects Jeep Wranglers from the 2010 model year equipped with automatic transmissions.

Gary Williams started the event back in 1996 after a near-death experience.

Chrysler led Detroit's automakers with sales up 20%. Ford sales fell 5%. GM sales fell 8%.

The IRS says there are plenty of ways to get help to do your taxes.

Detroit is on the verge of having the state of Michigan take control of its finances.

Detroit City Council held a special session Thursday to consider a proposed financial stability agreement between the city and the State of Michigan.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing underwent surgery Saturday for a perforation of the intestines. He’s recovering at Henry Ford Hospital.

The Saint Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center began its work as an orphanage in Detroit nearly 170 years ago. Its new focus is working to improve literacy among children and adults in Metro Detroit.

During a conversation with WDET’s Jerome Vaughn for our “Crossing The Lines” series, O’Reilly began talking about his father – John O’Reilly - who also served as Mayor of Dearborn.

Several manhole covers reportedly blew into the air around 8:30 Sunday morning after an underground explosion. D-T-E Energy says an electrical cable failed.

The first term Democrat was elected to the State House in 2010 after narrowly missing election to Detroit City Council the previous year.

BME Challenge award winner Dennis Talbert has been working with young people in Detroit’s Brightmoor Community for nearly two decades – setting up education and mentoring programs for the community.

For years, there’s been debate in African-American communities about the importance of black history month. 29 year old filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman used the debate as the basis of his latest work – called More Than A Month. The film will be screened Wednesday night in Detroit.

Residents shared their concerns about the four proposed council district maps at Liberty Temple Baptist Church in northwest Detroit.

The speech focused on his administration’s successes over the past year and challenges for the year to come.

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit will have children's workshops, discussions about Doctor King, and community health screening for the King holiday.

Autoweek magazine has announced that the Vinsetta Garage will become a new restaurant -- and the inspiration for a new cable television show about automobiles.

Detroit business leaders say they want to move ahead with plans for a light rail system on Woodward between Downtown and the New Center.

A Wayne County Judge has ruled the Metro Airport governing board violated the Open Meetings Act during deliberations over the hiring of former CEO Turkia Mullin.

Interest in new cars and trucks continued to grow in November…as consumers needed to replace older vehicles.

Detroit’s advertising employees are holding their annual party for the industry tonight. So, we thought we’d take this opportunity to look at the importance of the advertising industry to Detroit.

On the anniversary of Coleman Young's death...we dug through the WDET archives to find two sides of Detroit's former mayor.

Verlander is one of only ten pitchers in history to have won both the MVP and the Cy Young awards in the same year.

Mayor Bing says without drastic action…Detroit will run out of cash in a few months…and could face a shortfall of 45 million dollars by the summer.

Cathy Champion is the Chair of the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce. The organization was created six years ago to help each of the five Grosse Pointes work together to strengthen their business community.

Detroiter Hajj Flemings is the Founder and CEO of GoKit, an online identity platform that allows people to manage their online presence.

The new city charter will mean several changes in Detroit government. Most city council members will be elected by district, beginning in 2013.

News Director Jerome Vaughn sat down with Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence this week to talk about the challenges the city faces...regional cooperation...and the role of diversity in Metro Detroit. She also reflected on the changes she’s seen in 10 years as mayor of Southfield.

Analysts say pent-up demand for new vehicles outweighed continued concerns about the economy in October.

Honda says severe flooding in Thailand is keeping some of the automaker’s suppliers from making critical electronic parts.

The Airport’s Board of Directors voted five to two Monday afternoon to remove Turkia Mullin from her post.

The recall includes certain Jettas, Golfs and Audi A3s with diesel engines.

Analysts say some consumers just can’t wait any longer to buy a vehicle.

The four-year deal includes the creation of new jobs and thousands of dollars in bonuses for current workers.

The Detroit automaker and the union reached the tentative contract agreement after several weeks of negotiations.

The closer sons are with their mothers as they grow up, the better they do in the long-run.

The Pontiac Democrat says he’s taking a new job as a government liaison specialist with Students First, a national education-reform advocacy group.

Governor Snyder made his endorsement at a news conference in Southfield.

The Macomb County Health Department says a 48 year old man died after being hospitalized with symptoms earlier this month.

A coalition of Michigan hospitals and school districts are working to make sure the state’s children have health care.

New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton died in Toronto early Monday morning.

The African World Festival is underway down at Hart Plaza. Artists and musicians and dancers are showing off their skills throughout the weekend.