Kresge Foundation Creates $20 Million Initiative for Early Childhood Education
The Kresge Foundation is directing $20 million towards a new effort to benefit young Detroit children. The Kresge Early Years for Success, or...
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 City Council Passes New Laws for Medical Marijuana Centers
The Detroit City Council has passed zoning ordinances that will regulate medical marijuana dispensaries. The measures will create zoning restrictions...
Report: Detroit’s Parks Are in Better Condition [Map]
A new report says a large majority of Detroit’s parks are in good or fair condition. Loveland Technologies surveyed over...
‘Menorah in the D’ Lights up Detroit for Chanukah
Jewish leaders are gathering in Detroit to celebrate the beginning of Chanukah this weekend. The event, called “Menorah in the D”, will...
Architects Lead Brush Park Redevelopment Project
Courtesy of Brush Park Development Company A development project in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood is moving forward, now that a team...
Detroit One Step Closer to Finalizing Medical Marijuana Zoning
WDET Laws governing medical marijuana dispensaries in Detroit are one step closer to being finalized. The Detroit City Council will...
USS Milwaukee Stops in Detroit
A U.S. Navy ship is making a stop in Detroit this Thanksgiving. The USS Milwaukee is in port on its...
Micro-Grants Awarded to Michigan Businesses
Officials with Eastern Market are helping 70 small businesses in Detroit receive funding through a micro-grant program. The Michigan Economic...
$1.35 Million Granted to Study Soo Locks
The U.S. government has approved funds to improve the Soo Locks. Nearly $1.4 million will be provided to the Army Corps of...
Michigan DEQ Plans to Lower Phosphorus Levels in Lake Erie
Officials with Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality have devised a plan to reduce harmful chemicals in Lake Erie. The state, in...
Pontiac Silverdome to Be Demolished Next Spring
After years of abandonment, the Pontiac Silverdome will be torn down. The former Detroit Lions stadium will be demolished after a...
Comedy Central Greenlights “Detroiters”
Courtesy of Comedy Central Comedy Central is moving forward to create a new television series set in the Motor City. The...