Auburn Hills missed deadline to opt out of SMART, says head of regional transit authority
The City of Auburn Hills missed a key deadline to be assured the ability to opt out of bus service...
Laura Herberg is a Reporter for 101.9 WDET, telling stories about people inhabiting the Detroit region and the issues that affect us here. She won a Regional Murrow Award for best Hard News story (Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio) in 2020 and she was named the Michigan Associated Press Best Reporter for radio broadcasting in 2021, 2020, 2018 and 2017. In 2012, she was awarded a SoundCloud Fellowship for her project, "Listen to Detroit." She also is the creator of Complete Me, a podcast with only three episodes about how she has trouble completing tasks.
Before becoming a radio reporter, Laura worked, among other things, as a buser, a telemarketer, a canvasser and a magician's assistant. She is originally from the Seattle area but lived in five other cities before settling on Detroit in 2010.
“The only way I can go”: How Auburn Hills’ decision to opt out of SMART will affect riders
In Metro Detroit, SMART provides local and regional bus service for anyone who wants to ride, plus supplementary transportation services...
Auburn Hills opts out of SMART bus service
The Auburn Hills City Council voted 5-2 in favor of opting out of the SMART bus system at its meeting...
Auburn Hills to vote on whether to opt out of SMART
Correction: This story has been updated to clarify cost breakdowns for Auburn Hills' proposed transit system. The city would pay...
Detroit Symphony Orchestra holds free church performance with Latino residents in mind
Typically, patrons see Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians play at Orchestra Hall in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood. On Feb. 9, the show...
Detroit retirees want the city to issue them a one-time check using ARPA funds. The city says it can’t.
A segment of Detroit retirees are circulating a change.org petition asking for the City of Detroit to pay them a...
Tracked and Traced: Does Project Green Light in Detroit reduce crime?
Listen and subscribe to Tracked and Traced: Apple Podcast — Spotify — NPR — Stitcher — Google Podcasts In order to participate in Project Green Light, businesses must...
Detroiters bid farewell to Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum
A handful of people gathered Thursday in the parking lot of a Detroit Meijer to say goodbye to the 100-year-old...
Sterling Heights planning commission approves American Muslim Diversity Association expansion
The Sterling Heights Planning Commission has unanimously given approval to the American Muslim Diversity Association (AMDA) to move forward with...
Parking in Detroit? You probably need to download the city’s new app first
The City of Detroit switched to a new parking app the last week of December. The old ParkDetroit app only...
Program Aims to Breathe New Life into Buildings, Spaces That Have Been Underutilized During the Pandemic
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is launching a program to help communities repurpose buildings and outdoor spaces that are underutilized because of COVID-19. The Revitalization and Placemaking Program is funded by $100 million from the federal...
Why Does Steam Sometimes Come Out of Manhole Covers in Detroit?
While driving around downtown Detroit, have you ever noticed a plume of steam coming out of a manhole and wondered where it came...