Heat, Death and Crowded Courtrooms: Here’s What I Saw Volunteering at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Detroit Today producer Annamarie Sysling volunteered at the U.S.-Mexico border with Tucson Samaritans, a humanitarian organization that  documents what is happening...

On First Day of School in Michigan, Teachers, Students Face Uncertainty and Growing Problems

Tuesday is the official start of the school year here in Michigan. And as the new school year gets underway,...

Sam’s Jams: New Birth “Comin’ From All Ends”

WDET In 1963, musicians Tony Churchill and Harvey Fuqua formed the instrumental band The Nite-Liters in Louisville, Kentucky. The group had a few hits,...

State Senate Leader Hits Back on Budget, Roads Impasse: “There Is No Budget Crisis”

Tensions are rising in Lansing and Governor Gretchen Whitmer faces off with Republican Legislative leaders on the budget impasse.  Gov....

Ypsilanti Man Recalls Glory Days of the Grande Ballroom with Historic Recordings

An Ypsilanti man has collected a set of rare recordings from Detroit’s Grande Ballroom and is working to get them...