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...
Second annual Woodbridge Porch Concerts highlights the neighborhood’s rich history
This weekend marked the second annual Woodbridge Porch Concerts. The free event showcased musicians from the neighborhood, aiming to highlight...
Panel discussion to explore equity in Detroit parks
A panel discussion and presentation on equity in the Detroit Parks system takes place this weekend. “Just Place: Race, Parks...
Detroit’s Thanksgiving parade marches into 96th year
It's not even Halloween yet, but preparations are already underway for America's Thanksgiving Parade on Woodward Ave. in Detroit. "We...