Detroit Today: Michigan’s juvenile justice reform, explained

This week Michigan lawmakers reconvened in Lansing to kick off the 2024 legislative session. And while Democrats begin the session...

City shares more details on hotel development at former Joe Louis Arena site

Detroit officials shared details this week on the so-called “Hotel at Water Square” project, that would see a new 25-story...

CuriosiD: What is the history of Outer Drive?

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...

CultureShift Events Guide: MLK Day in Detroit, where to watch the Lions and more

This week, we've got civil rights celebrations for MLK Day, Michigan music from Motown to metal and more. Plus, where...

Detroit Evening Report: City to host ‘On The Clock Tour’ leading up to 2024 NFL Draft

Now through April, the city of Detroit will host a series of events with Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports...

Detroit Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero looks ahead to 2024, highlights 2023 wins

Officials in Detroit's city government are preparing for a busy year that will include both a presidential and U.S. Senate...

Detroit Council President Pro Tem James Tate talks affordable housing, 2024 agenda and more

Detroit City Council is beginning 2024 with several issues on their agenda.  Council President Pro Tempore James Tate says among...

CultureShift Events Guide: Comedy, concerts and football

Happy new year! Kick off your 2024 with lots of laughs, local music and frozen festivities for the whole family....

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit touts record low in homicides, violent crime last year

The city of Detroit says violent crime fell in 2023, with 252 murders reported last year – the lowest number...

MichMash: New research explores Michigan’s path to a prosperous future

What are the keys to a prosperous Michigan? Eric Lupher, president and secretary of The Citizens Research Council of Michigan,...

University of Michigan’s Mcity testing new automated shuttle coming to Detroit

The City of Detroit, University of Michigan and May Mobility are partnering to introduce a new, self-driving shuttle to the...

Detroit Evening Report: New Year’s Eve celebrations in metro Detroit

Weam Namou is the writer and director of the film "Pomegranate." It’s a story about an Iraqi woman struggling to...