Events to reflect on Vincent Chin’s legacy
Metro Detroit is hosting a series of events to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the murder of Vincent Chin....
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.
In Detroit, Michigan Democrats prepare for a possible abortion ban
The leaked Supreme Court draft to overturn Roe v. Wade is being met with stiff opposition by Michigan Democrats. Gov....
Protesters rally in downtown Detroit in response to leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion
Protesters supporting abortion rights circled a federal courthouse in Detroit Tuesday in a reaction to a Supreme Court draft opinion...
$20 million fund aims to help Detroit homeowners with repairs
Detroit homeowners now have access to $20 million in home repair grants. The Detroit Home Repair Fund is sponsored...
New funding for beautification projects will help Detroiters “reclaim the land”
Detroit is giving out $2.25 million to help beautify its neighborhoods. It’s the first project of the Neighborhood Improvement...
Conrad Mallett voted in as Detroit’s top attorney
After delays to his appointment amid concerns about his impartiality, Detroit Deputy Mayor Conrad Mallett became the city's top...
Wayne County Treasurer Sabree says property tax foreclosures on rentals outpacing those for homeowners
Property tax foreclosures are happening once again in Wayne County. It’s the first time they’ve taken place since the...
Plans to turn I-375 in downtown Detroit into a boulevard move forward
The 1-mile stretch of I-375 in downtown Detroit could be replaced with a boulevard amid a federal review of...
Detroit officials outline plans to better serve people with disabilities
Correction: This article has been updated to say that over $500,000 was allocated to the Office of Disability Affairs in...
Wayne County authorities offering free gun locks to help prevent accidental shootings involving kids
Law enforcement authorities in Wayne County are urging gun owners to lock up their weapons. That’s after several kids in...
Canadian judge orders end to Ambassador Bridge blockade
This is a developing story. Tune into WDET 101.9 FM and come back to wdet.org for the latest updates. WINDSOR,...
Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey to challenge Rep. Rashida Tlaib in newly formed 12th Congressional District
Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey is running for a new office this year. This time, she’s making another run at...