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...
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.
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...
Chevy Teams Up With Empowerment Plan to Give Away Coats to the Homeless
The nonprofit The Empowerment Plan has teamed up with Chevrolet to deliver more than 500 coats to the homeless in eight cities...
Neighborhood Service Organization Receives Federal Certification, $4 Million for Mental Health Services
The community health group Neighborhood Service Organization, also known as NSO, has received a $4 million award to fund behavioral...
Ford Motor Company Continues Restoration of Michigan Central Station
Ford Motor Company-John Delle Monache Ford Motor Company is continuing its renovations to the Michigan Central Depot in Corktown. The auto-maker...
After-School Program “Racquet-Up Detroit” is Building a New Facility in Northwest Detroit
Racquet Up Detroit is a non-profit organization that provides students with academic support and coaching in the sport of squash....
DTE Energy Foundation Donates Over $300,000 to Wayne State’s Center for Latino and Latin-American Studies
The DTE Energy Foundation, through its partnership with the non-profit Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MiHC), has donated $330,000 to Wayne State...