The Progressive Underground Show 152
Theo Parrish Music On tonight's episode of The Progressive Underground, we play tracks from Dwight Trible, Theo Parrish (pictured), Lisa...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 1-9-16
This week on RREM, another new album coming from Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt returning with new music, and in-studio stuff...
State Superintendent Calls on Detroit Teachers to End “Sickout” Protests
Michigan’s education chief is urging teachers in the state’s largest district to end a recent series of “sickout” protests. A number...
Have We Seen the Last of Calvin Johnson?
On Wednesday, Detroit Lions All-Pro wide receiver, Calvin Johnson released a statement through the Lions website, stating that he is...
The Life and Career of a Critic
Larry, Flickr As newspapers downsize throughout the country there are forms of art and information that are being lost. Photojournalists,...
Flint Water Crisis and a State of Emergency
Flintmichigan/ CC This week Governor Snyder declared a state of emergency in Flint over the water crisis that has gripped...
DJ/mixologist PILAR COTE to appear on this weekend’s Sunday Sessions
Photo credit: Nicco Alexander This weekend's Sunday Sessions (which immediately follows the Progressive Underground) will feature the sounds of artist/DJ/mixologist...
Splashy Displays Return to Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show opens to the media on January 11, five days before the public gets to...
Kresge Foundation Creates $20 Million Initiative for Early Childhood Education
The Kresge Foundation is directing $20 million towards a new effort to benefit young Detroit children. The Kresge Early Years for Success, or...
DPS Debt Comes to $3.5 Billion
The Detroit Public School district is $3.5 billion in debt. The Citizens Research Council of Michigan says that figure should...
Libraries Fear Michigan Law could Limit Ballot Info for Voters
A group representing the nation’s public library systems says a bill passed by the Michigan legislature will hurt voters trying...
Flint Residents Still Paying for Switch to Contaminated River Water
Flint Mayor Karen Weaver met with Governor Rick Snyder today to discuss the water crisis in the city. Snyder declared...