Minimum wage proposal passes Senate
Many Michigan workers would make at least $15 an hour within the next two years under a plan passed Thursday...
Minimum wage proposal passes Senate
Many Michigan workers would make at least $15 an hour within the next two years under a plan passed Thursday...
The Metro: Detroit Film Theatre’s long-running Oscar Shorts program is back
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC in March. Buzzed...
The Metro: Bassist Marion Hayden named 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Each year, Kresge Arts in Detroit selects and awards one eminent...
The Metro: ‘Broken Hearts and Connections’ event aims to help those dealing with grief find community
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Winter in Michigan is known by many as a time to...
Detroit Evening Report: Corewell Health to resume gender-affirming care for minors + more
Editor's Note: Soon after the recording of this segment, Corewell Health reversed their previous announcement and will resume their previous...
Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Trump’s health chief after a close Senate vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote,...
The Metro: Finding love in the digital age
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Social media has dramatically changed our world. Connecting with new people...
Whitmer: Legislature should strike wage and leave deal this week or extend status quo
Governor Gretchen Whitmer called on the Michigan Legislature to reach a bipartisan deal this week on new state minimum wage...
DNR collects 300 dead wild birds, suspects avian flu infection as cause of death
More than 300 dead wild birds have been discovered in five Michigan counties, including Allegan, Shiawasee, Ingham, Eaton and Washtenaw.Mark...
WDET music hosts, reporters nominated for Hour’s ‘Best of Detroit’
Hour Detroit magazine has released its "Best of Detroit" nominees for 2025, and it features a few familiar WDET faces! Check...
CuriosiD: Does Gen Z know who Bob Seger is?
WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...
The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Detroit this weekend
This week, we’ve got a variety of Valentine’s Day activities, from ice skating to orchestral performances.Plus, where to catch local...