Survey: Most Michigan community colleges out of reach of public transit
A survey of Michigan’s community colleges found that most do not have public transportation within walking distance. According to research...
Eli Newman is a Reporter/Producer for 101.9 WDET, covering breaking news, politics and community affairs. Newman is an award-winning radio journalist and was named the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors Broadcast Rising Star in 2017. His work has appeared on NPR, Marketplace and the Detroit Free Press among others. Newman joined WDET as a newsroom intern in 2014 and is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he first worked in radio at the student-run station WCBN.
Newman is a life-long resident of Southeast Michigan and now lives in Northwest Detroit. His favorite Motown track is “It’s the Same Old Song” by the Four Tops.
Detroit officials deny Core City concrete crusher development plans
Residents in Detroit’s Core City continue to organize against a proposed concrete crusher in their neighborhood. So far, city building...
Disabilities lawsuit plaintiffs hope their case makes buildings more inclusive in Michigan
Disability activists are suing the State of Michigan and other local governments for violating building requirements, saying in a federal...
Detroit terminates contract with election software company named in data breach investigation
Detroit has terminated its contract with an Okemos-based election software company after its founder was taken into custody on suspicion...
Detroit man charged in shooting death of Black transgender woman
Detroit is reporting its second murder of a transgender woman of color in just over four weeks. A Detroit man...
Detroiters testify to Congress that corporate pollution is harming communities
Detroit residents testified during a Congressional hearing Thursday that industrial pollution in the city is damaging their health. The Oversight...
DTE’s proposed rate hike draws public outcry: ‘Our lights shouldn’t be able to get cut off for $124’
DTE Energy wants to raise its rates for electricity and gas — 8.8% for homes. The Michigan Public Service Commission...
Detroit could see a budget gap in 2027
With the city’s bankruptcy nearly 10 years in the past, Detroit’s financial picture is still the subject of intense examination...
Michigan Public Service Commission to hold public hearing on proposed DTE rate increase
The Michigan Public Service Commission is holding a hearing Monday on DTE Energy’s proposal to increase rates. DTE wants residential...
Cities like Detroit turn to new weapons detection tech to try to prevent gun violence
This story originally aired on Marketplace. Weapons detection screening systems are popping up in many places — think metal detectors...
GLWA water main break repairs delayed; boil water advisory extended
Several Metro Detroit communities facing a boil water advisory may have to wait until September to use their tap water...
Family of Michael Adams demands justice one year after 19-year-old’s fatal shooting by Detroit police
On the one-year anniversary of his death, the family of Michael Adams gathered Monday to demand justice for the 19-year-old...