Michigan State Fair celebrates 10 years in Novi

The Michigan State Fair returns this Labor Day weekend at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The original state fair...

The Belle Isle giant slide is back after a bumpy start

After a bit of a bumpy start, a giant slide on Belle Isle was back in businesses over the weekend....

Environmental health is top priority for new Dearborn Department of Public Health

Environmental health is the biggest priority for the new Dearborn Department of Public Health. “This administration's largest focus is thinking...

Young women are putting their foot down about safe sex post-Roe

Earlier this summer the Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade, which protected federal abortion rights, leaving some states to...

New book ‘The Plant Hunter’ explores nature’s next medicines

When you look inside your medicine cabinet, you’ll likely see an assortment of prescriptions, supplements, topical creams, toothpaste and many...

New Path Villages aims to create a community for those without one

On Detroit's East Side, New Path Villages is building a tiny community. The nonprofit aims to be the bridge between...

Marvel movies are expanding who is seen as the hero

Comic books have been a mainstay for decades, growing our imaginations and giving us hope when the world around us...

Jessica Kirson is a comic’s comic

Jessica Kirson has been a staple of the New York comedy scene for decades. She performed at The Detroit House...

Mosaic Youth Theatre puts the spotlight on youth mental health

The next generation of Detroit storytellers are finding their voice at Mosaic Youth Theatre. Ten winners have been chosen from...

CuriosiD: What happened to the swimmobiles in Detroit?

WDET's CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you...

New book ‘The Star That Always Stays’ follows journey of Ojibwe teen in 1914 Michigan

The debut novel "The Star That Always Stays" from Michigan author Anna Rose Johnson is a touching historical fiction story...

Ruling by Michigan Supreme Court keeps inching LGBTQ Michiganders toward equality

A recent ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court said discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community was illegal. The 5-2...