Detroit Cuts Down 3,000th Dead Tree Ahead of Schedule
Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET Detroit’s General Services Department has removed its 3,000th dead tree ahead of schedule today. Crews have been taking...
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.
Detroit Cuts Down 3,000th Dead Tree Ahead of Schedule
Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET Detroit’s General Services Department has removed its 3,000th dead tree ahead of schedule today. Crews have been taking...
Snyder Announces Pilot Program to Improve Infrastructure
Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder announced a regional infrastructure pilot program in Detroit on Monday that will include a framework for...
MDEQ: Recycle More Solid Waste
Two groups created by Governor Snyder have released recommendations on how to better manage solid waste in Michigan. The Governor’s...
DDOT Makes Changes to Reduced Fare Card
Pat Batcheller The Detroit Department of Transportation is making changes to its Reduced Fare Program for seniors and disabled customers....
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...
