Green Grocer project is back to bring fresh food to Detroit’s neighborhoods

March 21, 2024

For too many Detroiters, the local grocery store or convenience store doesn’t offer fresh, healthy food. According to city officials,...

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A new package of bills would offer free hunting and fishing license to Michigan's first responders, including firefighters, EMS workers, police officers and corrections officers. The legislation is among a handful of measures aimed at solving critical staffing shortages in the field.

Bills propose free hunting and fishing licenses for first responders

March 20, 2024

A package of bills in Lansing would offer free hunting and fishing licenses to EMS workers, firefighters, police officers and...

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Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) is one of the sponsors of legislation to legalize surrogacy contracts in Michigan.

Senate sends IVF bills to Whitmer for signature

March 20, 2024

Bills on their way to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk would repeal Michigan’s ban on surrogate parenting contracts. Michigan was among...

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Detroit Hives working to transform vacant lots into pollinator habitats

March 20, 2024

The ancient art of beekeeping, or apiculture, spans back to the days of Egyptian emperors. However, it's not often seen...

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The Michigan Central Station is seen, Monday, March 18, 2024, in Detroit. Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford Motor Co., and his wife Lisa Ford are raising $10 million to help 10 Detroit nonprofit organizations that serve young people start endowments. Lisa Ford said the campaign comes alongside Ford's investment in the refurbishment of the long abandoned train station.

Bill and Lisa Ford to raise $10M for Detroit youth nonprofit endowments

March 20, 2024

Ten nonprofits serving young people in Detroit will get an unusual, lasting gift as part of a campaign started by...

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Michigan to conduct statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. Wednesday

March 20, 2024

Michigan will host a statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. Wednesday as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 17-23....

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Women in the workforce report shows slight progress, continued lags

March 19, 2024

Michigan women who work full time are earning only a little over 81% of what men make, on average. The pay...

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Ali Abazeed, founding director & chief public health officer at Dearborn Department of Public Health, shares the organization's strategies for action at the Cities of Opportunity Action Cohort.

Dearborn among 4 cities selected to join national environmental justice Policy Academy

March 18, 2024

The City of Dearborn is one of four cities selected nationally by the National League of Cities to participate in...

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Detroit Evening Report: State seeking input on nutrition, food security programs for Medicaid recipients

March 15, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking public input on potential services for Medicaid recipients designed...

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Interior of Old Shillelagh's Pub in Detroit

The Metro Events Guide: St. Patrick’s Day parties and more in Detroit this weekend

March 15, 2024

This week, we’ve got live DJ sets, collaborative songwriting workshops and St. Patrick's Day parties. Plus, WDET's spring fundraiser has...

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The Schoolcraft Improvement Association held a press conference on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in support of a city lawsuit against a concrete crusher operating in Detroit's Schoolcraft Southfield neighborhood.

Community continues fight to shut down northwest Detroit concrete crusher

March 15, 2024

A community group in northwest Detroit held a press conference on Thursday to help drum up support for a city...

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The nonprofit Eastside Community Network is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

The Metro: Eastside Community Network celebrates 40 years of service

March 14, 2024

The Eastside Community Network (ECN) is celebrating 40 years of community service this year. The organization also recently received a...

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