Romulus Plans Commercial and Retail Expansion
Stephen Henderson talks with Romulus Mayor LeRoy Burcroff about the city, the airport, and where he sees opportunity for Romulus....
Life Remodeled Renovates Osborn High School and Neighborhood
Nearly 400 blocks of an east side neighborhood are getting an upgrade this summer. The non-profit organization Life Remodeled is making...
New Shuttle from Detroit to Metro Airport in the Works
Southeast Michigan’s Regional Transit Authority is seeking a new mode of transportation between Detroit and Metro Airport. RTA spokesperson Travis Gonyou says...
Billionaire Investor Kerkorian Shook Up Vegas, Detroit
A billionaire investor who shook-up two major interests in Detroit – gaming and the auto industry – has passed away....
Detroit Company Working to Fix Belle Isle’s Drainage Issues
A Detroit start-up is using a new kind of plastic to prevent rain fall on Belle Isle from running into...
Old Chevy Volt Batteries Give New Jolt to Clean Energy Industry
The future of battery-powered electric cars remains unclear. Sales of some of the current models have been somewhat sluggish....
First-Of-Its-Kind Elder Abuse Shelter Opens in Metro Detroit
A one of a kind shelter opens in Metro Detroit today. The Jewish Senior Life organization announced Monday, during “Worldwide Elder...
Parents Petition to Keep Guns Out of Schools
There’s a gun battle brewing in Ann Arbor with the courts and state legislature involved. The controversy started (a few...
Outside Perspective From NPR’s Michel Martin
Ali Lapetina for NPR News Travis Wright is joined by NPR's Michel Martin in this reprise broadcast of NPR Presents Michel...
DTE Energy Releases Vision for New Downtown Detroit Park
DTE Energy’s downtown campus is getting a new public park. Vice Chairman Dave Meador says the utility recently tore...
Macomb County Exec Says New Water Authority Will Drown Customers in Rate Hikes
This week Metro Detroit officially has a water system governed by the entire region. The new Great Lakes Water Authority...
Michigan, Ohio, Canada Sign Deal to Limit Toxic Algae in Lake Erie
Officials in Michigan, Ohio and Canada have signed an agreement to drastically reduce water runoff flowing into Lake Erie that...