Detroit Evening Report: EGLE rolls out new program to ensure safe drinking water in schools
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) announced this week that it will soon roll out a...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Land Bank Authority negotiating new contract with the city
The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is negotiating a new deal with the city after its 2020 contract expired at...
Detroit Evening Report: New ‘Water Square’ luxury apartments open in downtown Detroit
Officials from the city of Detroit and project developers gathered Tuesday to mark the grand opening of “The Residences at...
Detroit Evening Report: Local leaders supporting state water affordability bills
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and other local leaders are backing state legislation to create a water affordability program. Subscribe to...
Detroit Evening Report: State approves $65M to improve water infrastructure in several Michigan cities
Michigan’s office of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy or EGLE approved nearly $66 million in grants to help upgrade infrastructure...
Detroit Evening Report: Firm announces $25M settlement over role in Flint water crisis
Flint residents, businesses and property owners have reached a $25 million settlement with an engineering firm that contracted with the...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council approves $5.5M to restore Hart Plaza fountain
Detroit City Council voted on Tuesday to authorize more than $5.5 million to fix the Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza. ...
Detroit Evening Report: Microgrants aim to make arts more equitable for Detroit’s young creatives
Two local nonprofits are banding together to offer grants to young aspiring artists looking to further develop their skills. Subscribe...
Detroit Evening Report: Arab American leaders refuse to meet with Biden campaign during Michigan visit
President Joe Biden’s campaign manager traveled to Michigan on Friday and found some top Arab American activists unwilling to meet...
DER Weekends: Michigan organizers work to better serve Muslim children in foster care
On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Nargis Rahman spends some time exploring efforts to support Muslim children in...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn commits to 100% renewable energy at city buildings
The city of Dearborn is opting in to DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program to get municipal buildings to 100% renewable energy...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan communities receive $67M in grants to improve water infrastructure
Several Michigan communities were recently awarded a total of $67.1 million in state grants to replace hazardous lead drinking water...