Temple Grandin takes us inside the world of visual thinking
For millions of neurodivergent people, it can be incredibly difficult to thrive in a world that is full of unspoken...
Why boys and men struggle to maintain friendships — and how to change that
As age-old institutions like churches and social clubs become less prominent for Americans, friendships often fill in the gaps. But...
How one Detroiter withheld her rent money and got to keep it
Renters in Detroit who are dealing with ongoing, unsafe housing conditions do have some options. Michigan Radio’s Briana Rice talked...
A stretch of the Joe Louis Greenway opens along former railway on Detroit’s west side
The City of Detroit opened a segment of the Joe Louis Greenway, a trail that will run through Detroit, Hamtramck,...
Images and Perceptions Diversity Conference provides tools for difficult conversations
The annual Images and Perceptions Diversity Conference brings people from diverse communities into one room to talk about commonalities, challenges...
Psychiatrist Asra Hamzavi says ADHD can be your superpower
October is National ADHD Awareness Month. According to the group Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or (CHADD), 3.5 percent...
Detroit dojo teaches physical and mental strength in new documentary
Not too far from WDET’s studios, there's a dojo where young Detroiters are learning to be strong not only physically,...
New children’s book explores the Great Migration, family connection and returning home
Grandparents always offer a different perspective, but that perspective is especially different when they grew up and lived in different...
Dearborn bridal boutique owner uses her Lebanese American identity to connect with community
Hana Abboud has a unique eye for dresses worn by modest brides across cultures and religions. She is the owner...
Canton hosts second annual Festival of Lights Diwali celebration
Canton Township is partnering with community organizations to host its second annual Festival of Lights. The cultural event is being...
Detroit, community partners launch program to plant 75,000 trees
Detroit is partnering with American Forests and a number of other state and local conservation groups on an initiative to...
The difficulties of parenting, according to the author of a new book
Parenting seems to have changed a lot in the past several decades. Raising kids is more expensive than in the...