Activists Protest DEQ’s “Toxic Policy”
Eli Newman / WDET The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is facing criticism for some its policies. Activists gathered at...
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.
Lead in Michigan Children: State Department Releases 2015 Data [Map]
Nearly 5,000 Michigan children are testing positive for elevated levels of lead in their blood, according to an annual state report,...
Marijuana Legalization Group Delivers Signatures for Ballot but Faces Uncertain Outcome
A marijuana legalization effort in Michigan has reached a significant milestone, but may face challenges moving forward. The group MI Legalize...
Wayne County to Transfer Control of Downriver Sewage Disposal System to Local Operators
Wayne County is transferring control of the Downriver Sewage Disposal System to local operators. The Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (DUWA) has...
DEQ Submits Plan to Lower Sulfur Dioxide Emissions in Wayne County
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has devised a plan to lower sulfur dioxide emissions in a highly polluted area...
DEQ Permits Marathon Refinery Expansion With Emission Curbing Measures
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has approved permits to expand the Marathon Petroleum refinery in southwest Detroit, while curbing some...
ConocoPhillips’ Chairman and CEO Speaks to the Detroit Economic Club
Members of the Detroit Economic Club were given a forecast yesterday of the future of energy and oil from one of...
Motor City Makeover Comes to Detroit’s East Side
The Motor City Makeover is coming to Detroit’s east side on Saturday. Officials are calling on residents from across the...
Indiana Creates Barrier to Prevent Asian Carp From Traveling to Great Lakes
The state of Indiana is introducing a new measure to help keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. The...
Detroit Plans Improvements to 80 Miles of Road
Detroit is improving 80 miles of road this year. The city will spend $60 million on improving street surfaces in...
Gilbert, Gores Partner to Bring Major League Soccer to Detroit
Courtesy of Rossetti Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert is planning to bring Major League Soccer to Detroit. He’s partnering with...
The Intersection: Ike McKinnon Reflects on Detroit Policing
Courtesy of the City of Detroit Born in Montgomery, Ala., Ike McKinnon came to Detroit at the age of 10. A...