Why caregivers in Michigan are struggling as population ages
Michigan's older population is growing faster than the national average; nearly a quarter of residents are 60 or older. Caregiving...
Detroit Today
Nick Austin hosts Soul Saturday, merging genres like soul and hip-hop with electronica and funk into a rich tapestry of sound that is uniquely Detroit. Austin is a native Detroiter with a post-graduate degree from Wayne State University and is a classically trained musician who developed his love and interest in a diverse array of musical styles at a young age. Austin continues his tradition of breaking barriers in music on WDET, merging genres like soul and funk with electronica and hip-hop into a rich tapestry of rhythm and sound that is uniquely Detroit.
State Senator Tom Barrett discusses why he’s running for Congress
Michigan’s new Congressional Districts have shaken things up in our politics. It means incumbents now have to run in places...
New book explores how women have protected American democracy from authoritarianism
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court enters its first term with four women on the bench. While it is a...
Raising awareness for efforts to bridge Detroit’s digital divide
Internet and computer access is crucial, no more than ever, as more of our lives transition to online spaces. Despite...
How Russia’s latest annexation attempt affects the war in Ukraine
Russian president Vladimir Putin has declared portions of eastern and southern Ukraine as part of Russia. The announcement follows sham...
Should Detroit spend ARPA funds to expand ShotSpotter in the city?
This week, Detroit City Council approved $1.5 million to renew ShotSpotter, while delaying a vote on whether to spend $7...
The staffing challenges facing police departments and their communities
Between January and September of this year, the Detroit Police Department lost 223 officers – a rate of nearly one...
New novel, ‘Babysitter,’ based around late 1970s events of the Oakland County Child Killer
Between 1976 and 1977, four young children were killed in Detroit suburbs. Investigators were never able to identify the perpetrator,...
Detroit River clean-up efforts stall despite influx of federal funds
This year, the Biden Administration announced it would designate $1 billion dollars specifically for Great Lakes region sites, which should...
New series highlights the importance of African-American led institutions
Beginning October 4 on Detroit Public Television, a new series will highlight stories of African Americans in a way that...
Chief Justice Bridget McCormack helped unite a divided Michigan Supreme Court
This week, Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack of the Michigan Supreme Court announced her decision to step down from the...
Singer-songwriter Mary Akpa embraces her “Roots”
Mary Akpa came to the U.S. with her mom and older brother as a young girl. “We didn't have...