Breaking Down Stereotypes of Muslim-American Women
This week’s Metro Times cover story seeks to show the diversity of Muslim-American women in Metro Detroit. Listen to writer Anasie...
Detroit Tops List Of Cities Where Pay Goes Furthest
Paychecks go farther in Detroit than any other American city, according to data collectors at a jobs website. The study...
SisterFriends Program Could Help Ensure Successful Pregnancies
The Detroit Health Department is announcing a new program called “SisterFriends” aimed at getting expectant mothers through pregnancy. Volunteers will...
Switch Your Ride to Work Instead of Driving Solo
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is rewarding solo drivers who try other ways to get to work. The agency,...
“What Comes Next” the Focus of Duggan’s State of the City Speech
In an upbeat speech touting his administration’s accomplishments and announcing new programs to help address deep city issues, Mayor Mike...
Are Reports of Detroit’s Rebirth Greatly Exaggerated?
Jake Neher/WDET Mayor Mike Duggan gives his State of the City speech on Tuesday evening. He’ll undoubtedly talk about positive...
Lawmakers Considering Tax Breaks for Companies that Build on Blighted Land
Detroit Blight Authority Tax breaks for companies that build on blighted land is quickly making its way through the state...
U.S. and Canadian Auto Unions Keeping Watch on President Trump’s Plans for NAFTA
President Trump says he wants to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. Over the last 25 years,...
Detroit Restoration Groups Join Forces to Save Buildings
Building Hugger Historic preservationists have seen mixed results from Detroit's revitalization. On one hand, there are new opportunities in the city's core...
State Health Officials Pressure McLaren Hospital to Remediate Legionella Bacteria
The State of Michigan is demanding that McLaren Health Care System in Flint do more to prevent further contamination of...
What Question Do You Have for Detroit Mayor Duggan About How Detroit’s Doing?
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will give his third State of the City address at 7 p.m. Tuesday. WDET will carry...
Civil Rights Report Blames Racism for Flint Water Crisis
Amber Neher Civil rights officials in Michigan are blaming what they call “systemic racism” for decisions that left the city...