Michigan Health Officials say Flint Water Switch had No Impact on Infant Deaths

Courtesy of PBS A new study by Michigan’s Health and Human Services Department finds no significant changes in pregnancies or...

Voter Guide: Detroit Mayoral Candidates [VIDEO]

The Incumbent: Mike Duggan The Challenger: Coleman Young II MIKE DUGGAN Age: 59 Experience: Current mayor of Detroit, former CEO of Detroit...

Grants Available for Removing or Upgrading Michigan Dams

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting proposals for grants that would support removals or upgrades of dams. The...

New Community Center to Open at Detroit School

The Ford Motor Co. Fund is bringing a center to Detroit's east side to help increase educational opportunities for students...

Mark Clementz: Grower of Giants

Big things are happening in Holly—literally. The city is home to Mark Clementz, owner of WorldwideGiantGrowers.com, and his record-breaking pumpkins....

Voter Voices on Safety, Blight, Youth

In advance of the Nov. 7 general election, WDET is checking in with people who live and work in Detroit...

Reporter and Photographer Talk About New WDET ‘Framed By’ Project ‘Beyond Balkanization’

Taken by Doug Coombe / Framed by WDET We all know that our region is rich with ethnic and racial...

Are Sports Arenas Supposed to be Hallowed, Apolitical Ground?

San Jose State University The adage goes, sports and athletics represent a sacred, apolitical middle ground. A place where we...

Lake Erie Algae Bloom Reaches Mouth of Detroit River

Scientists monitoring the algae bloom in western Lake Erie say scum from the toxic growth is spreading from the shores...

Free Book Exchanges Coming to Detroit Police Precincts

Police in Detroit want to help children in the city read more often.  The police department is partnering with the national...

Beyond Balkanization

In the latest Framed by WDET feature, Detroit-based storyteller Rob St. Mary and photographer Doug Coombe take a look at various metro...

Few and Fewer: Odd-Year Election Ballot Initiatives

  As the 2017 elections approach, analysts say a trend is emerging in Michigan and other states: Odd-year elections are...