Obi Sushi’s new pop-up is a safe space
Chef Shinya Hirakawa has been a sushi chef at some of Metro Detroit’s most iconic spots, including the legendary Noble...
Ryan Patrick Hooper is the award-winning host of "In the Groove" on 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit’s NPR station. Hooper has covered stories for the New York Times, NPR, Detroit Free Press, Hour Detroit, SPIN and Paste magazine.
Hooper grew up reading the Sunday paper with his dad. That’s where he learned the basics of writing while dreaming of one day writing the stories himself. At 16, he knocked on the door of his hometown paper and asked for a job as a reporter. Since then, he's written extensively for the Detroit Free Press -- the same paper he grew up reading.
Since joining WDET in 2017, Hooper has expanded the station’s arts and culture coverage and received numerous awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasting along the way. Nationally, Hooper was awarded a 2020 RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow award for feature reporting for his story “Would You Rent a Stray Dog From the City of Detroit?“ In 2018, Hooper was named the Associated Press Michigan Editors Broadcast Rising Star in broadcast journalism. He received the prestigious Crain’s Detroit Business “20 In Their 20s” award in 2014. His commitment to volunteerism was recognized by the State of Michigan in 2007.
His juggalo-inspired I.C.Pizza costume was selected by the Huffington Post as one of the best Halloween costumes of 2014.
Obi Sushi’s new pop-up is a safe space
Chef Shinya Hirakawa has been a sushi chef at some of Metro Detroit’s most iconic spots, including the legendary Noble...
Jessica Kirson is a comic’s comic
Jessica Kirson has been a staple of the New York comedy scene for decades. She performed at The Detroit House...
Mosaic Youth Theatre puts the spotlight on youth mental health
The next generation of Detroit storytellers are finding their voice at Mosaic Youth Theatre. Ten winners have been chosen from...
Gallerist and PASC guest curator holds fundraiser to fund rare disease research
One of the most important artistic endeavors that’s happening here in the City of Detroit is the work of the...
When is the right time to publish violent images?
It’s an everyday reality in America that a mass shooting could happen anywhere and at any time. This year alone,...
Bringing Detroit’s Indigenous history to the forefront
The city of Detroit turns 321 years old this Sunday, but its history predates the French. To learn more about...
Opera MODO is transforming the medium
A classic comedic opera was given a new lease on life, thanks to Opera MODO. The Detroit arts organization is...
Cass Café to close its doors
The rumors are true: The legendary Cass Café is closing its doors after 29 years. Melody Baetens of The Detroit...
2022 NBA draft is a homecoming for new Piston Jaden Ivey
Detroit Pistons fans are elated with the team's draft pick, 20-year-old Jaden Ivey. He played guard at Purdue but has...
How private is your data?
It’s happened to all of us. You’re talking with friends about a product, and then you open a social media...
How Kate Bush is a sign of the times in 2022
One of the most popular songs in the world right now came out in 1985. “Running Up That Hill” by...
Step inside Tunde Olaniran’s universe
Photo credit: Kat Goffnett Tunde Olaniran has found their voice by sharing the stories and experiences of growing up...