For Years, Black Architects Have Been Underrepresented In Their Field. A Local Group is Trying to Change That.

LaToya Cross A story published by Curbed Detroit is sparking conversation about the history of African-American architects in Detroit. Writer and...

Life After the Baltimore Gallery with Artist Phillip Simpson

Yes, art lovers and creative socialites, the Baltimore Gallery has officially closed its doors. But, the good news is that it...

The Courts Took Her from Her Mother, But One Social Worker Made a Difference

From the live stage in Detroit to earbuds everywhere, WDET presents Season 3 of the Twisted Storytellers Podcast. The podcast...

Sam’s Jams: Tommy McGee’s “Now That I Found You”

Meta Stange/WDET The TMG’s were founded in the late 60’s by 13 year-old Tommy McGee from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who...

Farm-to-Table Restaurant Aims to Bring Healthy Food to East Village

A new farm-to-table restaurant is coming to the East Jefferson corridor, an area once neglected but quickly being revitalized.  Nya Marshall, serial entrepreneur and...

Are Disney Remakes of Classic Films Living Up to the Originals?

You’ve likely seen classics like "Dumbo," "Beauty and the Beast," the "Jungle Book," and "Aladdin." But have you seen the more...

Norwest Gallery of Art’s “Tinder Moments” Tackles Online Dating Underworld

LaToya Cross Traditional is not the modus operandi at Norwest Gallery of Art, located in the Grandmont-Rosedale neighborhood.  As part of...

Local Duo Pato y Pato Swim Into Uncharted Electronic Music Waters

Kyle A. Miller Pato y Pato, an electronic duo, were “traditional” musicians before pivoting into a new, electronic style. Now, their...

Michigan Glass Project Returns for Eighth Year with Music, Art and Charity

Jeff DiMarco / Michigan Glass Project For Allison Key, glassblowing came as a skill she couldn’t shake.  “My dad is...

CuriosiD: Holocaust Bones Find Resting Place in Massive Michigan Cemetery

CuriosiD is a regular series where listeners pose questions to the WDET staff, who then investigate the answers. See past posts here. Grosse Pointe...

Glass, Brass and BBQ Makes for Fest-Heavy Concert Weekend

Brian Rozman Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into...

Ready, Set, Crash? Flat Rock Speedway’s Night of School Bus Destruction

Shiraz Ahmed Chants fill the night air and the crowd is energized as they await Flat Rock Speedway’s Night of...