Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act: Your Right to Know About Your Government
State agencies and local governments in Michigan are required to provide records, with some exceptions, to members of the public...
Want to Ask Your Local Government for Information? Here’s Help [MAP]
Courtesy of Toby Sorios In his legal work, attorney Tony Sorios has made hundreds of requests for public information from...
Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade Talks About Life-Changing 2017
Jake Neher/WDET 2017 has been an interesting year -- and there are several people from Michigan who have had standout...
Holiday Week for Kids at the DIA
The Detroit Institute of Arts has special programs and hours this week. Visitors will be able to make a variety...
“On the Ground” Series Examines Detroit’s North End Neighborhood
Many of Detroit’s neighborhoods are changing and many communities are working to deal with that change. One place where that...
Holiday Scents and Flavors from Detroit’s Scent Docent
Terees Western, scent docent and founder of Fragranted With the holidays upon us, adding a little creative flare can make...
Star Wars Exhibition Examines “The Power of Costume”
Whether you’re a fan of the latest "Star Wars" film, or prefer the ‘70s original, there will be reason to...
Residents of a Near-Westside Detroit Neighborhood Walk Together Year Round
The Walk Woodbridge initiative encourages residents to get to know their neighbors by walking with them and assessing how friendly...
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Lineup
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE 6-7 am RadioLab 7-8 am On Being 8-10 am Weekend Edition Sunday: Lulu Garcia Navarros...
Will New Lawsuits Over Michigan’s Opioid Crisis Be as Big as Tobacco Settlements in the ’90s?
Jake Neher/WDET Nine Michigan cities and counties hope to hold drug companies responsible for the state’s opioid crisis. From the...
StoryCorps Detroit “The city is like one big house”
One day while renovating her recently purchased home, 55-year-old Tate Osten heard a knock on the door. When she answered it,...
What Are Those Flashing Green Lights Doing on Detroit Businesses? [MAP, CHART]
On a sunny, September evening, about two dozen people were holding signs and marching at a gas station on the...