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.

Obama: We Can’t Rely on Volunteers to Fix Infrastructure

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET President Obama says it is up to the government to fix infrastructure in Flint. He made the...

Campbell Investing in Metro Detroit

The Campbell Soup Company is bringing its Healthy Communities Program to Metro Detroit. The initiative aims to reduce childhood hunger...

5/3 Bank Opens New Gym at Northwest Activities Center

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET The Northwest Activities Center unveiled an improved gym. The facility’s gym was renovated by the bank as part...

Avoid Water Shutoffs at DWSD’s Fair

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Detroit residents who are behind on their water bills can seek assistance through a new payment assistance...

Bike Paths Proposed on Gordie Howe Bridge

The Detroit Greenways Coalition wants to add bike paths and a ferry to the proposed bridge between Detroit and Windsor....

Flint Residents Create New Non-Profit to Help the City

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET A group of Flint residents introduced the non-profit “Community Development Organization” Monday to respond to the impact...

Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha to Receive “Champion of Justice” Award

A key figure in the Flint Water Crisis is being honored by the  Arab Community Center for Economic and Social...

Ann Arbor to Remove Lead Pipes

The City of Ann Arbor will remove the remainder of lead gooseneck pipes in its water infrastructure. The pipes connect...

Cass Park Declared Historic District

The Detroit City Council has voted unanimously to create the Cass Park Historic District. The district preserves more than a...

Forum Brings Aviation Opportunities for Minority Businesses

Detroit Metro Airport and the Airport Minority Advisory Council are hosting the “Great Lakes Regional Forum” April 20 and April...

Motor City Makeover Kicks Off

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Mayor Mike Duggan kicked off the Motor City Makeover campaign today at Cody High School on Detroit’s west...

MDEQ and EPA look to Lower Allowable Dioxane Standard

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is working to lower the allowable exposure level of dioxane in groundwater. Dioxane is...