Detroit Today: Stephen Henderson and Nick Austin’s favorite Christmas songs
Just a few days left until Christmas, and in the spirit of the holidays, Soul Saturday host and producer Nick...
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Detroit Today: What’s behind the rising extremism in the evangelical church?
Over the last few decades, white evangelical Christians have become a critical part of the Republican Party, with former President...
Detroit Today: A new way to think about food security in Detroit
Food insecurity continues to be a problem in Detroit, with roughly 69% of households identified as food insecure in 2021,...
Detroit Today: What is driving the decline in Detroit homicides?
Detroit saw a dramatic drop in homicides in 2023 through Nov. 30, putting the city on track to finish the...
Detroit Today: Detroit just built America’s first electric charging road
Detroit is now home to America’s first stretch of road that wirelessly charges electric vehicles. Located on 14th Street in...
Detroit Today: Detroit almost had a subway system. What happened?
In the 1920s, Detroit considered replacing its streetcar system with a full blown subway system. What caused the city to...
Detroit Today: Could the ‘Future of Health’ development project be a net win for Detroiters?
A new development proposal spearheaded by Tom Gores, Henry Ford Health, the Detroit Pistons and Michigan State University is seeking...
Detroit Today: What Republicans make of escalating tensions in the Michigan GOP
Last week, GOP Chairwoman Kristina Karamo filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Michigan Republican Party against a trust that...
Detroit Today: Michigan Public Service Commission chair on DTE rate hikes, utility oversight
Last week, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a rate increase for DTE Energy customers and greenlit the construction of...
Detroit Today: Mark Hackel touts economic growth, diversity at county address
At his annual State of the County address, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel highlighted the county's growing economy and diverse...
Detroit Today: The UAW’s impact on union and non-union automakers
Following multiple contract wins for the United Auto Workers union, including their historic deal with Detroit's Big Three automakers and...
Detroit Today: Blue Cross Blue Shield union rep celebrates tentative agreement
Last week, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union, potentially...