Tia Graham was born and raised on the westside of Detroit. She is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in broadcast Journalism. Tia had the opportunity to cover former President Obama’s trip to Lansing in 2014. As well, She has interned with Fox 47 in Lansing, Fox 2 News in Detroit, Detroit Public Television and 101.9 WDET. Tia has worked behind the scenes in production with DPTV, including camera operating for American Black Journal and various productions. Tia began her radio career in 2017 as a traffic reporter with WWJ Newsradio 950, and in 2019 became the Weekend Edition host and part-time fill-in host here with WDET. Tia was promoted to host and producer of CultureShift, WDET's daily arts and culture show. She looks forward to keeping the community up to date with all things arts, music and culture.

Detroit Aims “To Make Sure That Everyone Has the Opportunity To Get Vaccinated,” Health Officer Says

The City of Detroit Health Department has been going door to door since June to inoculate anyone who wants to...

Communities Across Detroit Will Show Pride During the 15th Annual Arise Detroit Neighborhoods Day

Arise Detroit Arise Detroit will celebrate its 15th annual Neighborhoods Day Aug. 7. Across the city, more than 150 community groups,...

MDOT Says I-75 Will Remain Down to One Lane Through August for Repairs

Early in July a tanker fire on I-75 at Big Beaver caused the freeway to close and has since left it...

Michigan State University Aims to Train Nurses to Treat Sexual Abuse Survivors

The Michigan State University College of Nursing aims to double the number of qualified nurses who can treat survivors of...

Macomb County Will No Longer Collect Fees Related to Juvenile Offenders

The Macomb County Circuit Court has ordered an end to fees related to the incarceration of minors and their families in...

The Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund Aims to Help Students Formerly in Foster Care

The Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund has been around since 2012, aiding students who have been in Michigan’s foster care...

Major Construction Is Headed to I-275 Between Six Mile and Will Carleton

The Michigan Department of Transportation is gearing up for a major construction project along Interstate 275. Several communities will be...

Salvation Army Continues Community Efforts by Distributing COVID-19 Vaccines

The Salvation Army Bed and Bread mobile unit has been in action for years, helping the most vulnerable populations in...

Canton Residents Are Missing the Community’s “Third Place”

This story is part of WDET’s Crossing the Lines: Canton Battles COVID series, reconnecting listeners with the people they met and issues they...

Michigan Science Center’s “Earth. Wind. Weather.” Exhibit Showcases the Planet’s Wild Phenomena

The new exhibition “Earth. Wind. Weather.” is the latest installation to take the Michigan Science Center (MiSCi) by storm. The exhibit, which is now...

10-Digit Dialing Will Become Mandatory for Michigan Phone Users in 4 Area Codes

The national Suicide Prevention Lifeline is set to go live by July 16, 2022. In July of last year, the...

Major Road Work Planned for I-275 in Wayne County To Start in May

The Michigan Department of Transportation has been working on multiple road projects to update the freeways throughout metro Detroit.  For the...