Remembering John Conyers: A Legacy Beyond Legislation
Detroit is mourning the loss of political titan, John Conyers, who passed away over the weekend at age 90. The...
Remembering John Conyers: A Legacy Beyond Legislation
Detroit is mourning the loss of political titan, John Conyers, who passed away over the weekend at age 90. The...
Wayne State Tuition Pledge Aims to ‘Meet the 360 Degree Needs’ of Detroit Students
Wayne State University made a big splash this week, announcing that it will give free tuition to students who live in...
John Mason, Voice of the Pistons, on Origins of His Famous Chant
Can you name a better rallying cry in all of sports than "DEE-TROIT BASKETBALL"? Basketball is back in Detroit this...
Detroit Author Shares the Art of ‘Pleasure Activism’ in Latest Book
Author and activist adrienne maree brown's most recent book, "Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good" is a call-to-action to remind...
EPA, Environmentalists Find Common Cause in Great Lakes; Differ on Funding, Regulation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rolled out a new plan it says will benefit the Great Lakes. EPA Administrator...
Created Equal, Season 2: Warnings of a Crisis in Flint Go Ignored
WDET's "Created Equal" Season 2 focuses on the Flint Water Crisis and the elected officials, health care and environmental experts, and...
Your Guide to Sensory-Friendly Spaces for Autistic Kids in Metro Detroit
In 2018, Dionne O’Dell attended The Big Umbrella Festival in New York, a festival that welcomed artists who shared an interest...
This Company is Designing Reusable Packaging For Major Corporations
Household products, toiletries, food, and more currently utilize single-use plastic containers and wrappers that end up in the trash. One...
Changing Attitudes Toward Death: Health Care, Grief and End-of-Life Planning
Jake Neher/WDET With all the constant reminders of the things that divide us, there’s one thing that all of us have...
Detroit Lifestyle Blogger and Hijabi Model Tells All in ‘Unashamed’ Memoir
Divorce and anger prompted Leah Vernon, a Detroit fashion blogger and lifestyle model, to pen "Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim." “Put trauma...
Everything You Need to Know About WDET’s Detroit StoryMakers Fellowship
101.9 WDET is now accepting applications for its Detroit StoryMakers Fall/Winter Fellowship. The paid fellowship will provide a new path...
Under the Radar Michigan, Launching Season 10 This Week, List Favorite Rest Stops, Fall Activities
Jake Neher/WDET Everyone’s favorite Michigan travel show on public television kicks off it’s tenth season on Thursday. Under the Radar...