Gawker’s Demise And What It Means For Media Landscape

Laura Weber Davis/WDET Last week the website Gawker.com published its final post. Not because the site was unpopular and unprofitable, but...

Canadian Auto Workers Authorize Strike

Auto workers in Canada have authorized their union to go on strike against Detroit’s automakers if contract negotiations fall through....

Detroit Boat Delivers Mail by the Pail

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET   Imagine being a sailor on the Great Lakes stuck on a freighter for weeks on end on...

VW Dropping Price to Upgrade Sales

Volkswagen is pledging to lower prices of vehicles it sells in the U.S. in an effort to boost sales hit...

Detroit News Reporters Talk About Breaking Story About DMC Scandal and Dirty Equipment

Laura Weber Davis, WDET A disturbing report emerged last week from The Detroit News that illustrated filthy and contaminated hospital...

Scientists say Little Brown Bats are in BIG trouble

Two common species of bats in Michigan are struggling to stay healthy. Certain  Little Brown Bat  and  Northern Long Eared...

Former Gov. Granholm: “I Have Great Hope Michigan Will Reject Politics of Divison”

michigan.gov Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has emerged as one of the top campaign surrogates for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton....

Detroit Cyclists May Get New Bike Lanes on Cass and on Belle Isle

It’s a busy week for the Detroit cycling community. Two scheduled meetings may result in additional bike lanes on both...

Former Gov. Blanchard Says Trump Getting It Wrong On Manufacturing in Michigan

Flickr Creative Commons, Jamelah A few former governors from Michigan have endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. That includes Republican Bill...

Candidates Tap Into Anger, Fear Over Trade Policy In The Presidential Election

NOAA The presidential cycle this year has been unique in how little of the debate is focused on real policy...

Overhaul In The Works For Michigan’s Opioid Tracking System

United States Marine Corps Opioid tracking in Michigan is getting an overhaul in the future. A state task force has...

Stroh’s Looks To Tap Into Michigan’s Craft Beer Market With Return To Detroit

“I like to say there’s this dormant love for Stroh’s. The people just needed a reason to re-engage with us,”...