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.

Duggan Introduces “Motor City Restore”

Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET Detroit entrepreneurs can now apply for grants to upgrade their businesses. Mayor Mike Duggan announced “Motor-City Re-Store” Wednesday,...

Spirit of Detroit Plaza Unveiled

Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET There’s a new community gathering space in Detroit.  Officials have unveiled the Spirit of Detroit Plaza, a multi-purpose...

PRIDE Flag Flies in Hart Plaza

Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET Detroit is celebrating June as Pride Month with the raising of a rainbow flag in Hart Plaza This...

Detroit’s First All Vegan Coney Island Coming Soon

Detroit may soon see its first all vegan Coney Island restaurant. “Chili Mustard Onions” is scheduled to open in Brush...

MoGo Reports 4000+ Rides in First Week

Detroit Bike Share's program saw double the expected ridership in their first week. The system, called “MoGo,” launched last week...

UM Receives $58M Grant to Improve Healthcare

WDET Marketing The University of Michigan has received a 58 million dollar grant to help push research and improvements in...

DWSD Kiosks Open in 28 Locations

WDET Detroiters can now pay their water bills at kiosks across the city.   The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department...

EPA Files Lawsuit Against FCA

WDET The Environmental Protection Agency has filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for allegedly cheating on emission tests. The...

Consumers Energy Investing $440M in Natural Gas Pipeline Improvements

Consumers Energy is investing $440 million to improve the safety and integrity of its natural gas system. Company officials say $75...

Fruit Juice Does Little for Infants

WDET Marketing The American Academy of Pediatrics says fruit juice has no nutritional value for infants younger than a year...

QLINE: What You Need To Know

For the first time in 60 years, a streetcar will travel the streets of Detroit. The QLINE opens to the...

Not Your Average Egg Roll [MAP]

You may or may not be aware but egg rolls and spring rolls in Detroit (and some other cities, too)...