Detroit showcases green transit wins at annual conference
Detroit’s efforts to improve non-motorized transit were highlighted at this week's Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Annual Conference,...
Amanda LeClaire is an award-winning host and producer of CultureShift on 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit’s NPR station. She’s a founding producer of WDET’s flagship news talk show Detroit Today, a former Morning Edition host at WDET, and a former host, audio and video producer, and reporter for Arizona Public Media.
She’s reported on stories as diverse as the decriminalization and therapeutic research of psychedelic substances, how Motown mourned the sudden death of musician Michael Jackson, the economic and environmental impact of mineral mining in Wyoming, how anomalous phenomena and research into UAPs has affected the lives of some people in the Southwest, and the impact of President Barack Obama’s historic 2008 election night in Detroit.
Amanda is also a creative writer, artist, certified intuitive and energy healer, and professional tarot reader. Amanda was raised in a mythical Great Lakes forest by Bryan Ferry and a prehistoric wolf, on a strict diet of gummy bears and early electronic music.
Detroit to receive $50M in federal funds for green infrastructure upgrades
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is investing more than $50 million in Detroit to upgrade federal buildings with climate-friendly...
Wayne County voters pass proposals A, P; Detroiters pass library millage renewal
Wayne County voters approved two ballot initiatives on Tuesday that will renew a millage to fund improvements to parks and...
CuriosiD: What is the history behind the Belle Isle Boathouse?
WDET’s CuriosiD podcast 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...
Detroit Evening Report: Faith leaders protest ‘police brutality’ against pro-Palestinian students on WSU campus
More than two dozen faith leaders gathered at Wayne State University on Monday to pray and to protest what they...
Pro-Palestinian students, faculty share concerns at virtual WSU Board of Governors meeting
The Wayne State University Board of Governors met virtually Wednesday night — less than a month after university police removed...
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up encampment on Wayne State University’s campus
The first pro-Palestinian encampment has begun on Wayne State University's campus in Detroit. A group of about 200 protestors gathered...
New report highlights ongoing pollution by Tyson Foods to US waterways
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest poultry producers, has released over 370 million pounds of pollutants into U.S. waterways...
Federal officials warn of possible threats targeting Pride celebrations
Federal agencies are warning that the LGBTQ community may be targeted during next month’s Pride celebrations. In a public notice...
Belle Isle slide set to reopen this summer following safety improvements
The popular giant slide on Belle Isle is set to reopen this summer following necessary safety improvements after potential injuries...
CuriosiD: Is the medicinal magic of Vernors a myth or reality?
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...
Kellogg’s facing backlash, boycott this month following controversial comment from CEO
Kellogg's Company could face a national boycott beginning this week after comments made by its CEO caused a huge backlash...
