Former ‘Radios In Motion’ Host On The Many Faces of Detroit’s Music Scene

Radio host Mike Halloran hasn't been on the air in Detroit for over 30 years. But his influence on broadcasting in...

VA Hospitals Struggle to Address Suicide, Substance Abuse Amongst Veterans

In the US, today marks Veterans Day. It’s a day nations around the world celebrate the military service of men and...

Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti Touts Progress, Explains Challenges Ahead

Dr. Nikolai Vitti inherited a discounted and under-performing Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) in 2017. As Superintendent, Dr. Vitti isn't...

New Flint Mayor Faces Another Financial Emergency On Day One

Michigan House of Representatives Flint gets a new mayor on Monday. Less than a week after narrowly defeating incumbent mayor Karen...

Detroit City Councilman Focuses on Helping His District Despite Indictment

Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland was first elected to Detroit City Council in 2013 when he was 31 and re-elected...

“I Never Aspired to Be a Band Leader:” Jazz Legend Doug Hammond on Musical Leadership and the Power of Rhythm

Jazz percussionist Doug Hammond is a living legend. Although born and raised in Tampa, Florida, the drummer is indelibly tied...

Two Years Ahead of Schedule, the Detroit Institute of Arts Wants Another 10-Year Millage

With their annual fundraising gala and a new exhibition highlighting African-American collectors and artists on deck, the Detroit Institute of...

State Rep. and Former Teacher Lori Stone On Education in Center Line

As 101.9 WDET focuses on Center Line as part of our "Crossing the Lines" series, we’re talking with people who...

The Challenges Of Being Yourself in the Workplace

Why don’t we open up more at work? Probably because we fear being judged, misunderstood or disliked. This is especially...

New CMU President Bob Davies On Push to Expand Presence in Detroit

Its main campus may be two hours north of Detroit in Mt. Pleasant, but Central Michigan University is looking to expand...

Beyond #OKboomer, Four Women of Four Different Generations Talk Politics

A 40-year age gap separates the oldest and youngest candidates in a crowded Democratic presidential primary field. The slate of...

Detroit Public Schools Get $5 Million For Mental Health Care Services

The Detroit Public Schools Community District received $5 million in grants and additional funds to augment behavioral and mental health...