Justin Trudeau and the History of Blackface, Racism in Canada
Canada has long been considered our more tolerant and progressive neighbor to the north. While that hasn't always been entirely true,...
Community Newspapers Playing Critical Role in Metro Detroit in 2019
The world of journalism is in a continuous state of flux in 2019. Battles between media outlets and officials in the...
On WDET’s 70th Anniversary, Veteran Staffers Reflect on Careers in Public Radio
It’s the 70th Anniversary of WDET. That means many current and former employees are reflecting on how much has changed over...
Cass Tech Student, Local Artist Team Up For Global Climate Strike
Ryan Patrick Hooper Starting Friday around the globe, the Global Climate Strike will bring activists together to protest environmental injustice....
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan On His $250 Million Plan to Banish Blight
Mayor Mike Duggan recently unveiled a proposal for a $250 million bond to demolish the city’s blighted homes at an accelerated...
Detroit Could Regulate Airbnb in Response to Resident Complaints
A proposed ordinance that would regulate Airbnb and other short-term rentals is causing some controversy among homeowners and short-term leasers...
What Recession? Economist Urges Caution When Making Predictions
When will the next recession arrive? Well, there are a variety of factors to consider. There’s President Trump’s ever-changing tariff...
As Detroit Looks Forward, Questions Around Property Taxes Abound
Just six years out of the largest municipal bankruptcy in history, are Detroit’s finances stable enough to hold up in...
Rep. Rashida Tlaib Takes on Marathon Petroleum in Local Congressional Hearing on Pollution
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Rep. Harley Rouda (D-California) heard testimonials from a five-member panel of environmental experts and advocates...
Former WDET News Director Chuck Wilbur Talks Shaping News in 1980s Detroit
To mark the 70th anniversary of WDET, Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson is talking with current and former employees about how...
U.S. National Parks Are Understaffed and In Debt, Says Retired Park Service Leader
The National Park Service is more than 100 years old, and this year marks the 100th anniversary of Michigan’s State...
Highland Park Residents: Text WDET With Your Concerns About Water Quality
101.9 WDET is partnering with Outlier Media to introduce a texting service for Highland Park residents to identify gaps in...