Long-time Detroit Activist Fought Against Police Brutality

Long-time Detroit activist Ron Scott has died. Scott said he had faced life down the barrel of a gun –...

Detroit Proposes Pay Raise for Police

Detroit officials are proposing a plan to increase wages for police officers in the city by 4%. City officials say...

Keeping Calm During Chaos

The attacks in Paris are creating a sense of vulnerability for some U.S. citizens and for security officials. Public safety...

Legislative Update for the remainder of 2015

Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson, talks with legislative reporter for Michigan Public Radio Jake Neher, about what we can expect...

The DIA’s Grand Bargain

By Barbara Lewis Detroit Jewish News Contributing Writer It started with a doodle on the back of a legal pad....

Detroit’s Emergency Manager Assesses Bankruptcy Case’s Effects

As Detroit's Emergency Manager, Kevyn Orr filed the city's bankruptcy petition, making history and charting a future for the city, its residents and...

It’s Not Just Detroit

By Lester Graham of Michigan Radio and the Detroit Journalism Cooperative   As Detroit approaches the one-year anniversary of emerging...

Bankruptcy’s Fiery Effect

Perhaps the greatest microcosm of Detroit’s plight before, during, and after bankruptcy is fire. Flames lick every corner of the...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 11-28-15

This week we'll make the transition to the holiday season with some new holiday tunes, plus old and new Michael...

UM Still Measures Football Success Against OSU

EDITOR'S NOTE: Extra security measures will be enforced at Michigan Stadium. Click here for more information.--pb When Jim Harbaugh played football at the...

Public Lighting Authority Looking to “Smart Grid” Technology

As Detroit approaches the one year anniversary of emerging from the nation’s largest-ever municipal bankruptcy, WDET is examining how the...

WDET’s Thanksgiving Specials

Thanksgiving Day “The Science of Gratitude” from Public Radio International.  In this hour, Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon explores how...