DTE Chief: “We Need To Do A Better Job Keeping Lights On”
With massive rolling blackouts sweeping through the state of California in recent months, Detroit Today turns its attention to energy infrastructure and...
A Flint Mom and a Journalist Describe How the Community Spoke Truth To Power
Melissa Mays is a Flint mother-turned-activist who says she and her children are suffering from illnesses caused by chemicals they ingested...
Three Experts On Preventing Another Flint Water Crisis
Jiquanda Johnson is a Flint-area native with more than 16 years of experience in journalism including print, television and digital media....
How to Make Recycled Holiday Gift Wrap
There are so many decorations, gift wrap and glitter this time of year. But all of that décor usually ends...
Elin Betanzo and Curt Guyette’s Persistent Pursuit of the Truth in Flint
Elin Betanzo is a life-long friend of Dr. Mona, author of “What the Eyes Don’t See,” and worked for the EPA during the...
This woman’s Christmas wonderland recaptures childhood joy for visitors
Editor’s note: Since this story was originally published in 2019, Sandra Nader has passed away. We remember her Christmas cheer...
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Rep. Dan Kildee Talk Seeking Justice in Flint Amid Water Crisis
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, is founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative....
Three Tips to Glow Up With Christmas Lights Without Wasting Energy
This time of year when the sky gets dark, many houses are aglow with Christmas lights. In fact between Thanksgiving...
Disability Advocates Push for Creation of an Office of Disability Affairs in Detroit
An accessibility advocacy group proposed the creation of a city department tasked with addressing the needs of Detroiters living with disabilities...
Gov. Whitmer Creates Task Force to Address Poverty In Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is establishing a taskforce to study poverty in Michigan, signing an executive order on Wed., Dec. 18,...
Wayne County Sells Hines Park Mill, Part of Ford History, To Artist Tony Roko Despite Public Outcry
Alex McLenon A historic mill at the corner of Hines Drive and Wilcox Road in Plymouth will officially be changing...
The Things We Ate in 2019: Free Press Restaurant Critic Talks Detroit Sandwich Wars, Labor Shortage
Mark Kurlyandchik / Detroit Free Press Whether it's fine dining or a grab-and-go meal, one of the many delights in...