Detroit Officials Looking for Groups to Adopt City Parks

Andrea Galluci Detroit officials want residents to maintain and care for 75 parks this summer. The Adopt-a-Park initiative involves volunteers like...

Police Offer Safe Zones for Craigslist Transactions

David Goehring/ CC Some police departments in Metro Detroit are offering their facilities as so-called safe zones for people conducting...

What Qualities Are Important For Our Next President?

WIth many people throwing their hat in the ring for the presidential race, Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson speaks with Liette Gidlow;...

Hop on the Bus, Gus—or Maybe Share the Ride to Work [Infographic]

There’s more than one way to get to work. Instead of driving by yourself, you could carpool, walk, bike, or...

Water Shut-offs in Huron Township

Laura Nawrocik/ CC Residents in Huron Township will be without water much of this week while crews connect a new...

Is There a Plan B, C or D for Road Funding? [Map]

The vote for Proposal 1 takes place Tuesday. The Michigan ballot initiative calls for raising the state’s sales tax from 6...

Southwest Lowriders Ride for Annual Blessing

The Cinco de Mayo parade wasn’t the only event celebrated this past weekend in Southwest Detroit. The 17th annual Blessing of...

The Armenian Heritage and the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide

WDET Host Stephen Henderson is joined by University of Michigan-Dearborn Lecturer Ani Kasparian and Principal of Manoogian High School Dr....

Biden Tells Detroit NAACP Baltimore Unrest Must Unite Nation, Not Splinter It

   Vice President Joe Biden says the recent unrest in Baltimore should serve to bring the nation together, not splinter...

Bike to School Day and ACES Day Encourage Healthy Living Among Children

Michigan officials are encouraging students to live a healthy lifestyle this week. A project called “All Children Exercise Simultaneously Day," also...

WDET and GPS Distribute 8,000 Books to Kids in Southwest Detroit

  Global Productivity Solutions WDET's vision is an informed and engaged Detroit, and we believe in giving every child a chance...

Detroit Restaurant Week 2015

Courtesy of Detroit Restaurant Week Detroit foodies are preparing for a 10-day celebration of the city’s finest cuisine. It’s called...