Detroit Evening Report: Detroit school board extends superintendent’s contract 3 years

The head of the Detroit Public Schools Community District has received a three-year contract extension following a contemptuous board meeting...

Detroit Evening Report: Arab American National Museum concert to honor Middle Eastern families

Syrian opera singer Lubana Al-Quntar will lead the Arab American Choir in a performance at the Arab American National Museum...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Central offering Detroiters free training for EV tech skills

Michigan Central is partnering with two electric vehicle support companies to bring free skills training programs to Detroiters. Subscribe to...

Detroit Evening Report: State seeking input on nutrition, food security programs for Medicaid recipients

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking public input on potential services for Medicaid recipients designed...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Piston partnering with Detroit Public Schools to support local Health Hubs

Detroit Public Schools announced Thursday it will partner with Detroit Piston Cade Cunningham and GE Appliances to help fund its...

Detroit Evening Report: Warren Evans touts health initiatives, lower crime rates in State of the County address

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans delivered his annual State of the County address on Tuesday night.  Subscribe to the Detroit...

Detroit Evening Report: Warren Evans shares why he voted ‘uncommitted’ in Michigan’s primary

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans is warning Democratic Party leaders not to take Black voters for granted this year. Subscribe...

Detroit Evening Report: Muslims across metro Detroit begin holy month of Ramadan

Muslim community members in metro Detroit and around the world began observing the month of Ramadan on Monday. Subscribe to...

DER Weekends: Exploring the history of The Black Slate in Detroit

On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Jerome Vaughn spoke with Kandia Milton, the chair of The Black Slate....

Detroit Evening Report: Reparations Task Force invites residents to share stories for the Black Audit Project

The Detroit Reparations Task Force is hosting a series of town hall sessions next week for Black residents who want...

Detroit Evening Report: Duggan presents 2025 fiscal year budget to Detroit City Council

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan presented a $2.76 billion budget plan to city council on Thursday. The proposal includes $20 million...

Detroit Evening Report: Health officials urge Michigan residents to get vaccinated amid measles outbreak

The city of Detroit and state health officials are warning residents to make sure they’ve been vaccinated against the measles...