Majoring in political science and minoring in sociology at University of Michigan-Dearborn, Melissa thought interning at a radio station would be unique. Since her internship, she's joined the staff and has had tremendous impact. She researches for WDET's Detroit By The Numbers series, creates infographics and works on Detroit Today programming. Her future plans include a master’s degree, maybe in public administration. In between her academics, volunteerism and WDET work, she takes care of four kids, a husband and a dog. She’s a fan of craft beer and Detroit.

Detroit Casino Revenue Up in September from a Year Ago

Detroit’s three casinos' combined September revenue of $113.6 million was up from the same month a year, according to the...

Detroit Casino Revenue Down in August Compared to Last Year

Detroit’s three casinos' combined August revenue of $111.5 million was down from the same month a year, according to the...

Detroit Casino Revenue Up Slightly in July from a Year Ago

Detroit’s three casinos' combined July revenue of $119 million was slightly up from the same month a year ago, according...

Detroit’s 2017 Election: A Review of the Primary and Look Ahead [RESULTS, MAPS]

Martha Dawson/WDET For the first time since Detroit exited bankruptcy, city residents are choosing their leaders. The top two finishers...

The Detroit River: Planning a Visit? Here’s Information [MAP]

Stretching from Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie while it runs between Detroit and Windsor, the Detroit River offers parks,...

Detroit Casino Revenue Up in June from a Year Ago

Detroit’s three casinos' combined June revenue of $113 million was up from the same month a year, according to the...

Detroit Casino Monthly Revenue Up from a Year Ago [CHARTS]

Detroit’s three casinos' combined May revenue of $120 million was up from the same month a year, according to the...

Is the Tax Foreclosure Process Good for Wayne County but Bad for Detroit?

Annie Perry sits in a bejeweled knit cap, waiting for her number to be called at a foreclosure prevention meeting....

Detroit Mortgage Numbers “Pathetic” But Increasing

WDET/Laura Herberg Nate and Amber Hunt had been looking for a home in Detroit’s University District for more than a...

Detroit Casino Revenue Up in January from a Year Ago [CHARTS]

Detroit’s three casinos' combined January revenue of $112 million was up from the same month a year, according to the...

Buyer Assistance Programs Aim to Increase Home Purchases in Detroit

In 2014, Becki Kenderes and her boyfriend were living in a basement apartment beneath a house in Detroit. “It was...

The Super Bowl Teams vs. The Lions [GRAPHICS]

If you're looking for one way to make your prediction for Sunday's Super Bowl match up, maybe you could consider...