Freshen up your WDET swag, become a sustaining member today

As if there weren't already plenty of reasons to support WDET, we are offering up a host of new gifts...

Civil rights monument unveiled in Detroit reflects on voting rights struggle

The landscape of voting in Michigan has evolved significantly, with expanded early in-person voting, enhanced absentee ballot tracking, and permanent...

Detroit Evening Report: Hamtramck police chief leading safety training for Frontier Academy parents

Frontier International Academy is hosting a safety training session for parents this week, following ongoing concerns from community members about...

Shooting at Eastern Market leaves 2 dead after Lions game

DETROIT (AP) — A second person has died from a shooting at an Eastern Market  tailgate event after a Detroit...

Henry Ford Health breaks ground on historic $2.2B hospital expansion

Henry Ford Health has broken ground on its $2.2 billion hospital expansion — the largest health care investment in Detroit’s...

Win a trip to Morocco, more by supporting WDET during Fall Fundraiser

This has been a pivotal year for WDET.Not only have we heeded the calls from our members and listeners for...

MichMash: Michigan minimum wage increase to take effect in February

An increase in Michigan's minimum wage and required sick leave is set to take effect in February. This week on MichMash, host...

The Metro Events Guide: Eastern Market After Dark, Friday the 13th concerts and more to do in metro Detroit

This week, we’re highlighting local makers and spaces, from Friday the 13th concerts to exclusive dining experiences. But we’re also highlighting...

Detroit Evening Report: Black stroke patients arrive later to hospitals, U-M study shows

A new study from the University of Michigan shows that Black stroke patients arrive at the hospital significantly later than...

The Metro: A plan to restore Palmer Park’s old-growth forest

Detroit's Palmer Park has seen many improvements over the years, from renovated tennis and pickleball courts and a new dog...

State approves increased capacity at Marathon’s Detroit refinery

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has approved new air permits for Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery...

Created Equal: Rethinking solutions for pets who live in poverty

Michigan's largest animal welfare nonprofit is expanding support for families with pets that live in poverty.Subscribe to Created Equal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, NPR.org or...