Detroit Today: WDET’s annual ‘Festivus’ airing of grievances for 2023
There has to be a better way! That’s why each year on Detroit Today, we gain inspiration from Frank Costanza and celebrate Festivus (for...
Detroit Evening Report: New 600-room hotel development proposed downtown
A new 600-room, 25-story hotel is expected to join the changing skyline along the Detroit River, flanked by the Huntington...
Officials warn of credit card skimming, other scams at the pump over holidays
As Michiganders and visitors hit the road for their holiday gatherings and getaways this week, the Michigan Department of Agriculture...
CultureShift Events Guide: Cultural celebrations, Michigan-made music and more
Whether you want to close out your year with cultural celebrations, Michigan-made music or some much-needed laughter, we’ve got something...
Detroit Evening Report: Senate bill aims to excuse ‘mental health’ absences from Michigan schools
A state Senate bill proposed in January of this year would allow K-12 public school students in Michigan to get...
Detroit Evening Report: New census data shows slight population increase in Michigan
Michigan’s population grew slightly in the past year, gaining roughly 4,000 residents between July 2022 and July 2023, according to...
City of Detroit to launch residential parking zones in Midtown, Brush Park next month
The City of Detroit will be rolling out new residential street parking zones in Brush Park and Midtown beginning next...
Detroit Evening Report: DMC updates visitor restrictions amid rising flu cases
The Detroit Medical Center has updated its visitor policy at all DMC facilities — including Children’s Hospital of Michigan —...
Detroit Evening Report: New tool aims to improve ‘Tree Equity’ in Detroit neighborhoods
A new tool from the conservation nonprofit American Forests aims to show Detroiters of all economic backgrounds how increasing their...
Detroit Today: A new way to think about food security in Detroit
Food insecurity continues to be a problem in Detroit, with roughly 69% of households identified as food insecure in 2021,...
Detroit Evening Report: RTA considers proposal to take over QLINE
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan is considering a proposal to take over control of Detroit's QLINE. Subscribe to...
Detroit Today: What is driving the decline in Detroit homicides?
Detroit saw a dramatic drop in homicides in 2023 through Nov. 30, putting the city on track to finish the...