Created Equal: The legacy of Juneteenth, nearly 160 years later
Juneteenth marks our nation's second independence day — when the last of America's slaves were freed by executive decree. Though...
Jenny Sherman is 101.9 WDET's Digital Editor. She received her bachelor’s in journalism from Michigan State University and has worked for more than a decade as a reporter and editor for various media outlets throughout metro Detroit. When she’s not behind a desk, you might find her at the park with her husband and two boys, Milo and Theodore, or perusing the vinyl at her local record store.
Testimony in Samantha Woll murder trial reveals ex-boyfriend’s retracted confession
The details and circumstances of what led up to the death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll are getting murkier,...
The Metro Events Guide: More Pride celebrations; Michigan Fashion Week; Iron Chef Detroit and more
For those who missed Ferndale Pride last week, there are several opportunities this weekend to celebrate Pride Month, including the...
Livonia toddler killed, mother injured in quick-developing tornado
A 2-year-old boy was killed and his mother critically injured on Wednesday after a tree fell on the family's Livonia...
Temple Bar closes after building partially collapses
Detroit's historic Temple Bar is indefinitely closed after a portion of the building reportedly collapsed on Friday morning. A bar...
US Senate debate planned at Mackinac Policy Conference canceled after candidates decline
The U.S. Senate debate scheduled to take place at the Mackinac Policy Conference next week has been canceled, the Detroit...
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency recalls infused pre-rolled joints from Hazel Park producer
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is recalling 1,098 units of infused pre-rolled joints from Hazel Park-based manufacturer Flavor Galaxy after...
Local nonprofit aims to plant Detroit’s first-ever forest of giant sequoia trees
A nonprofit in Detroit’s Poletown east neighborhood is partnering with an organization in northern Michigan to plant Detroit’s first ever...
Beware of parking scams ahead of NFL Draft, attorney general warns
As football fans from near and far prepare to descend on downtown Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft this week,...
Attending the NFL Draft in Detroit? Here’s everything you should know
This week, hundreds of thousands of football fans from around the world will converge in downtown Detroit for the 2024...
Detroit Jazz Festival announces tentative 2024 lineup
The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation unveiled the initial lineup for this year's event — considered the world’s largest free jazz...
Michigan to conduct statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. Wednesday
Michigan will host a statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. Wednesday as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 17-23....