Members of Congress Search for Answers to Workers’ Concerns
dingell.house.gov A Michigan Congresswoman says numerous workers in the state tell her they are living in a climate of uncertainty and...
Ford to Move Focus Production to China
Ford Motor Co. will export vehicles from China to the U.S. for the first time starting in 2019. Ford says...
Judge Denies Request to Block Funding Tied to Little Caesars Arena
A judge has denied a request to block some public funding for Little Caesars Arena and the Detroit Pistons' move...
Here’s Why You Should Care About Changes to Michigan’s Teacher Retirement System
Jake Neher/WDET Bills moving through the state Legislature would make major changes to Michigan’s teacher retirement system. The Republican-backed bills...
Is Detroit Doing Enough To Welcome Refugees?
Riyah Basha/WDET This week, Mayor Mike Duggan opened the Manoogian Mansion for the city’s first-ever refugee iftar, celebrating the month...
Duggan Introduces “Motor City Restore”
Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET Detroit entrepreneurs can now apply for grants to upgrade their businesses. Mayor Mike Duggan announced “Motor-City Re-Store” Wednesday,...
Is Another Recession Around the Corner?
Bureau of Labor Statistics It's been almost ten years since the last major recession in the United States. Since then,...
Detroit Casino Monthly Revenue Up from a Year Ago [CHARTS]
Detroit’s three casinos' combined May revenue of $120 million was up from the same month a year, according to the...
Enbridge Says Pressure Test Shows Mackinac Straits Pipeline is Safe
Pat Batcheller Enbridge Energy says it’s pressure testing the structural integrity of Line Five beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The...
The Intersection: Poverty [CHARTS]
Nearly 50 years after a police raid at 12th and Clairmount streets ignited violence and carnage, WDET and the Detroit...
How’s Detroit Doing? New Statistical Index Offers Answers [CHARTS, TRANSCRIPT]
Economists are using a new combination of statistics and measures to create a better picture about how Detroit is doing....
Women Offered Coaching to Hone Political Savvy
A divisive political climate in the United States may be inspiring some to become more involved in government. One organization is...
