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.

Ferndale May Launch Trolley Service

The city of Ferndale is looking to launch a free trolley service that will serve southeast Oakland County and part...

New Group Advocates for Lower Auto Insurance Rates in Detroit

Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET A group of Detroit officials and community leaders have joined together to demand lower car insurance prices for...

Health Officials to Detroiters: Watch What Fish You Eat from the River

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging people to watch the amount of fish they consume from the...

Should the City Maintain Golf Courses?

Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET Detroit City Council rejected a proposal for a short-term contract to maintain city golf courses. Some...

UAW-Ford Hosts Resource Fair for Women

UAW-Ford is hosting a Detroit resource fair for women on Saturday. The “Celebrating and Empowering Women” Expo will provide opportunities...

Brenda Jones: Evans’ Approach to Rock Ventures Proposal is Smart

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans delivered his State of the County speechTuesday. During his remarks, Evans touted an operating surplus...

Ordinance Could Prevent Dogs from Being Chained

Detroit’s Animal Care and Control Department wants to ban long-term tethering of pets. The proposed ordinance would ban pet owners...

SisterFriends Program Could Help Ensure Successful Pregnancies

The Detroit Health Department is announcing a new program called “SisterFriends” aimed at getting expectant mothers through pregnancy. Volunteers will...

MDOT Resumes Weight Restrictions Friday

The Michigan Department of Transportation is extending weight restrictions on state trunk line highways from the Ohio and Indiana borders...

Mary Sheffield Wants to Make Downtown Housing More Inclusive

A proposed ordinance in Detroit could require all residential developers asking for public funds in the city to set aside...

Auto Supplier Invests $66M, Creates 500+ Jobs in Plymouth

China-based automotive glass supplier is investing $66 million in a production facility in Plymouth. The investment will create 200 jobs, with...

MSP is Holding a Women’s Recruiting Seminar

Michigan State Police The Michigan State Police wants to answer any questions prospective troopers might have about what it’s like...