Detroit Evening Report: City accepting applications for 2024 Neighborhood Beautification grants
The city of Detroit has announced that it’s opened the application process for 2024 Neighborhood Beautification Program grants this week....
Jerome Vaughn is News Director at 101.9 WDET. He joined WDET in 1992 to help chronicle Detroit's comeback and let people around the world know the truth about his hometown.
Vaughn runs the news internship program, providing opportunities for future public radio producers. He has also served as a mentor for NPR's Next Generation Radio Project. Vaughn has won dozens of awards for his reporting. He was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame in 2018.
His interest in news reporting began when he was five years old, after his mom bought him a yellow Panasonic ball and chain radio.
Detroit Evening Report: Casinos brought in $1.2B in revenue in 2023, gaming board reports
Detroit’s three casinos brought in more than $1.2 billion in revenue last year, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. ...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit touts record low in homicides, violent crime last year
The city of Detroit says violent crime fell in 2023, with 252 murders reported last year – the lowest number...
Detroit Evening Report: Family-friendly activities abound over holiday break
Thabaat is a new gathering space for young professionals who want to socialize, network and learn about Islam. The biweekly...
Detroit Evening Report: New census data shows slight population increase in Michigan
Michigan’s population grew slightly in the past year, gaining roughly 4,000 residents between July 2022 and July 2023, according to...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit casino revenue remains down in November
Detroit's three casinos reported $79.1 million in revenue for the month of November — down nearly 24% from November of...
Detroit Evening Report: New federal grants for rail projects to expand Amtrak service in Detroit
Detroit will see some of its Amtrak train service expand in the years ahead, as President Joe Biden announced plans...
Detroit Evening Report: Warming centers, respite locations now open throughout the city
The City of Detroit has opened up warming centers around the city to give residents a break from the cold...
Detroit Evening Report: City’s 97th annual Thanksgiving Day parade to kick off weekend of festivities
Detroiters will be out in force Thursday morning to watch the 97th annual America’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Subscribe to the...
Detroit Evening Report: Gaming revenue down at Detroit casinos amid strike
Revenue at Detroit’s three casinos fell sharply in October, mainly because of a union strike against the businesses. Subscribe to...
Detroit Evening Report: US House votes to censure Rashida Tlaib over Israel comments
The U.S. House of Representatives voted late Tuesday to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for her recent comments on the Israel-Hamas...
Detroit Evening Report: New UAW contracts could mean higher vehicle prices for consumers
The recent United Auto Workers strike against automakers may push vehicle prices higher, according to industry analysts. The union won...
