Congress to Grill Michigan Officials Over Flint Water Crisis
Congress plans a hearing this week on how Flint’s water supply became tainted with lead. The hearing, by the U.S....
Hoarding Often Begins Early in Life; Know the Symptoms
Researchers at Wayne State University are studying compulsive hoarding in children, adolescence and adults. So far they’ve discovered that the...
Pot Shops Hamstrung by Federal Banking Laws Prohibiting Deposits
While driving through Detroit it’s likely that you’ve passed buildings with a big green medical cross outside. It’s part of...
Homelessness in Detroit: Not Just an Adult Problem, Teens are at Risk Too
creative commoms Homelessness is an issue seen in any major city anywhere, and Detroit is no exception. But often times we...
How Have the Media Done Covering the Flint Water Crisis?
The water crisis in Flint began nearly two years ago as the city of Flint moved away from Detroit’s water...
Duggan Threatens Legal Action Over Marathon Refinery Expansion
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is urging the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to deny a permit that would allow for...
City of Southfield Embroiled in Argument with Church and DEQ Over Oil Drilling
An application to drill for oil within the Southfield city limits is creating a backlash from residents and local...
How Many Homeless in Detroit?
Volunteers and staff from homeless organizations across Detroit plan to comb the streets tonight (WEDS) looking for those without shelter....
No Chocolate for Bears!
Michigan may follow other states in banning the use of chocolate for bear bait. A group of organizations that are...
Residents Object to Proposed Marathon Refinery Expansion
When the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality held its last meeting at River Rouge High School a few weeks ago, many...
Examining Rapper Kendrick Lamar’s Work Through a Literary Lens
Flickr Since its inception 40 years ago, Hip-Hop has been populated with rappers speaking truth to power from the street-level...
The Parallels Between the 1960s’ Anti-War Movement and Today
PBS, American Experience Racial tension. Debates over Civil and Constitutional rights. A movement of disenchanted young people. Frustration over a...