West African Folklore Comes to Jazz Cafe

Detroit’s PuppetArt Theater is presenting a play with roots in Ghana's storytelling lore. The performance, which takes place tomorrow afternoon at...

Michigan Should Have No Shortage of Marijuana

Stakeholders in Michigan’s medical marijuana industry appear eager to receive a state license now that the application period is open....

How are MSU Students Reacting to the Nassar Scandal?

Two days ago Lou Anna K. Simon announced she would resign as president of Michigan State University after immense public...

DHD is Giving Free Hepatitis A Vaccines on Monday

tschoppi/Flickr The Detroit Health Department is giving out free Hepatitis A vaccines on Monday at the Samaritan Center. There has...

Hey Hikers and Skiers…Where Were You?

Governor Rick Snyder showed enthusiasm during his State of the State speech...this week...for the Pure Michigan marketing campaign and for...

What is the State of Black Life in Detroit?

Jake Neher/WDET In his final State of the State speech Gov. Rick Snyder used Detroit as an example of the success...

Beyond #MeToo

Sexual harassment and gender discrimination have been met with a grassroots response in the #MeToo moment. In this climate, WNYC...

Hospitals Ban Some Children from Visiting After Deadly Flu Outbreak

Jake Neher/WDET Some hospitals in Metro Detroit are banning youngsters from visiting in an effort to combat a deadly strain...

For Sale: Highland Park is Ready to Reinvent Itself

The story of Highland Park is one of a boom and bust economy. The 2.5 square mile enclave surrounded by...

Was Amazon Bid The Right Use of Time for Detroit?

Jake Neher/WDET Detroit will not be home to Amazon’s second North American Headquarters. The internet retail giant yesterday released its...

75,000 Square Foot Athletic Complex to Open on Detroit’s Eastside

Residents on Detroit’s eastside should see the former City Sports Facility reopen sometime this year. The 75-thousand square foot complex...

One Year Later, How Is Detroit’s Community Benefits Ordinance Working Out?

Raquel Castañeda-Lopez In November 2016, Detroiters had two ballot measures competing for their vote. The first was was initiated by a...