Noel Night Shooting: Why Do Kids Feel The Need To Carry Guns?

J. Carlisle Larsen  On Saturday night, thousands of Detroiters and Metro Detroiters came down to Midtown Detroit for Noel Night,...

Christmas Tree Shopping Trends and Tips

It’s that time of the year when many Metro Detroiters set out to find the perfect Christmas tree. As Michigan...

Detroit Women Are Breaking into the Welding Industry with Help from Local Group

The non-profit Women Who Weld is changing the face of the welding industry in Metro Detroit. Founder Samantha Farr began...

In November, Tax-Foreclosure Notices Were Dispersed in Wayne County. What Happens Next?

Beginning this month, yellow notices have been going out to properties across Wayne County to tell homeowners with unpaid taxes and...

You Might Not Have to Pay Your Property Taxes

The philanthropic arm of Quicken Loans has teamed up with the nonprofit United Community Housing Coalition to try to reduce...

Is 2018 the Year Michigan Legalizes Marijuana?

Jake Neher/WDET It’s looking more likely Michigan will vote next year on whether to legalize recreational marijuana. This week, the The Coalition...

Thanksgiving Special Programming Lineup

Thanksgiving Day 9 am - 10 am and 7 pm - 8 pm:  Backstory with The American History Guys-- "Imagine Nations:...

How is Trump Era Affecting Families that are Politically Divided?

Courtesy of Emily Dagger/NPR Political divides in families are familiar to many Americans. Most of us have an uncle or...

Ford Field Executive Chef Joe Nader Hosts 70,000 For Thanksgiving [PHOTOS]

Jake Neher/WDET Many of us know the hard work and stress involved in hosting our families and loved ones for...

StoryCorps Detroit Special

This is a special hour of StoryCorps pieces recorded right here in Detroit and produced by WDET. Click on the...

How Strong Is Metro Detroit as a Region in 2017?

Jerome Vaughn For the past few years the Detroit Regional Chamber has looked at the broad picture of economic health in...

Expert: House Tax Plan Won’t Help Many in Michigan

Pat Batcheller The U.S. House is likely to hold a much anticipated vote to reform the nation’s tax code today....