Detroit Evening Report: Mayor Sheffield issues executive order to handle heatwave
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield issued an executive order today that maps out guidelines for city departments to prioritize protecting residents...
Bre'Anna Tinsley is a reporter for Detroit Public Radio, 101.9 WDET. She covers city government and housing, as well as co-hosting the "Detroit Evening Report" podcast. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors in Journalism. She also is a licensed real estate agent. Fun fact: her great-grandmother was Detroit blues singer Alberta Adams.
Transportation advocates tour transit systems across the state
Transportation Riders United (TRU) is forming a statewide coalition to advocate for better transit options throughout Michigan called Move MI....
Detroit Evening Report: Mary Waters campaigns for write-in votes
Detroit Council Member Mary Waters has launched a write-in campaign for Michigan’s 13th congressional district. Waters said in a statement...
Detroit Evening Report: City Council approves downtown curfew for fireworks event
The Detroit City Council has approved an extended curfew for the Detroit fireworks display on Monday, June 22.Under the measure,...
Detroit Evening Report: The Library Network funds Southgate Pride vendor after city backs out
Southgate’s Pride celebration is back on thanks to The Library Network, a library cooperative based in Novi. The celebration was canceled...
Spirit of Detroit statue dons orange to usher in Gun Violence Awareness Month
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. To bring more attention to the issue, city officials dressed the Spirit of Detroit statue in...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Parks Coalition expands We Walk Detroit program
The Detroit Parks Coalition is expanding its We Walk Detroit program. The group will take one-hour walks multiple times a...
Detroit Evening Report: Mike Duggan drops out of Michigan governor’s race
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has dropped out of the race to become Michigan’s next governor.Duggan wrote in a letter...
Crossing the Lines: Fourth generation family coffee company still roasting in Highland Park
The Becharas Brothers Coffee Co. is celebrating 112 years of business this year. It was founded in 1914 by to...
Crossing the Lines: Highland Park wants to build the ‘missing middle’ to address housing shortage
At its peak, the city of Highland Park was described as a model city with more than 60,000 residents and...
Detroit Evening Report: Transportation hub planned near Michigan Central
The Detroit Transportation Corporation, the agency that operates the Detroit People Mover, is selecting a design team for a new...
Crossing the Lines: Highland Park resident wants to see more schools open in the city
As part of Crossing the Lines WDET is speaking to Highland Park residents about the city and upcoming state elections.Highland...