Detroit Today: EV charging station technician training kicks off in Detroit
As major automakers continue their shift to electric vehicles, creating the needed infrastructure to support electrification is one of the...
Detroit Today: UAW perspective on the expanding strike
The United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three continues picking up steam, with the union expanding walkouts at all...
Michigan State fires coach Mel Tucker for bringing ridicule to school, breaching his contract
Michigan State fired Mel Tucker on Wednesday, saying the suspended football coach failed to present adequate reasons why he should not...
Strike continues for Blue Cross Blue Shield UAW workers
It’s been two weeks since Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employees represented by the United Auto Workers walked off...
Union leaders react to Biden’s Detroit visit in support of UAW
President Joe Biden joined United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on a picket line at General Motors parts warehouse in...
The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood's writers strike was declared over after nearly five months Tuesday night when board members from...
Introducing the CultureShift Events Guide
As we move into a new fiscal year at WDET, we’re also moving our events newsletter to a new home....
Detroit Evening Report: Biden arrives in Metro Detroit, meets with UAW members at picket line
President Joe Biden visited Metro Detroit Tuesday afternoon for a historic stop to speak with UAW strikers at a picket...
Detroit Today: How Detroit reduced crime in its most violent precincts
Detroit's 8th and 9th precincts saw an approximate 20% reduction and 11% reduction in violent crime, respectively, compared to the...
Detroit Today: What are the root causes of crime?
This summer, violent crimes in Detroit saw an approximate 5% reduction citywide, amounting to 20 fewer homicide victims. While some...
Unifor sets targets on GM after ratifying deal with Ford
Canadian auto workers represented by Unifor ratified a new deal with Ford Motor Company over the weekend, winning significant wage...
American Muslim Town Hall kicks off Michigan advisory council listening sessions
The Growing Michigan Together Council and the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding hosted a private American Muslim Town Hall...