Governor Snyder Fills Detroit Potholes to Campaign for Proposal 1
Marissa Gawel/WDET Governor Rick Snyder filled in potholes along Michigan Avenue in Detroit today while campaigning for a ballot proposal that...
Marissa Gawel is a reporter in WDET’s newsroom. She originally joined the station as an intern after working for a social media start-up in San Francisco.
Marissa grew up in Grosse Pointe and then graduated from the University of Michigan with degrees in International Studies and German. She’s worked as a cherry picker, photographer, chakra adviser, magazine editor, and innkeeper.
Sugar Center Suing Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency
Marissa Gawel/WDET A group of Michigan citizens is suing the state’s unemployment insurance system. They say the computer system that...
The DIA’s Inside|Out Program is Expanding to Grand Haven and Bay City
Replicas of some of the Detroit Institute of Art’s famous works are taking a tour of Michigan this summer. Museum...
Wayne State University Journalism Program Receives $100,000 Gift
Marissa Gawel/WDET Wayne State University’s journalism program is receiving a $100,000 gift to provide more opportunities for students. Program alum...
Henry Ford Hospital Celebrating 100 Years with Exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum
Ted Eytan/Creative Commons The Detroit Historical Museum is honoring Henry Ford Hospital’s 100th anniversary with a special exhibit. The display will...
United Steelworkers International Campaigns for Preservation of American Manufacturing
Marissa Gawel/WDET United Steelworkers International President Leo Gerard addressed Wayne State University’s Fifth Annual Labor Leaders on Labor Forum yesterday. Gerard says union...
Motor City Makeover Looking for Volunteers to Help Clean Up Detroit
Marissa Gawel/WDET A city-wide Detroit clean-up program kicked off today. The annual effort, called “Motor City Makeover," provides volunteers resources like dumpsters and garbage...
Detroit Wayne County Health Authority is Changing its Name and Scope
The Detroit Wayne County Health Authority is changing its name to “Authority Health.” CEO Chris Allen says the new title...
Windsor Turkey Population Rapidly Increasing
Paul Sullivan/Creative Commons Windsor residents have been noticing an increase in wild turkeys around town lately. The species has been...
New Detroit Home Mortgage Program Requires No Down Payment and No Closing Costs
Marissa Gawel/WDET Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says only 10-percent of home purchases in the city last year used mortgages. The rest...
Detroit M-1 Rail Officials Release 2015 Construction Plans
J. Carlisle Larsen (WDET) Officials building a light rail line in Detroit’s business district say they plan to finish laying...
Michigan Police Body Camera Bill Would Regulate Footage
JJ/Creative Commons The Michigan House is working on a measure to regulate footage shot by police body cameras. The bill would prohibit...