Lawmakers Weaken Regulations That Prevent Invasive Species in Great Lakes
An environmental law that received nearly unanimous bi-partisan support a decade ago is being rolled back by Michigan’s Republican lawmakers....
Throwback Thursday: Why Don’t We Talk Much Anymore About Urban Farming?
Jake Neher/WDET If you’ve been listening to Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson for a while, you know that Stephen likes the...
Detroit City Councilwoman Castaneda-Lopez Talks ‘Brutal Race’
Michael Hayball Detroit City Councilwoman Raquel Castaneda-Lopez won her district -- District 6 -- in last night's election. Castaneda-Lopez defeated...
Veganize Your Holiday Meal
Chantele Jones Chantele Jones, a business owner, wife and mother, says some of her favorite vegan recipes are jackfruit croquettes,...
Detroit Pot Proposals + New State Pot Regs, What’s the Deal?
Detroit voters have two decisions to make next week regarding sales of medical marijuana. One ballot proposal focuses on how...
Detroit City Council Approves New Pollution Ordinance
Laura Weber-Davis, WDET The Detroit City Council has passed a new air quality ordinance meant to limit dust and soot...
Thousands Leave Women’s Convention Ready for Political Battle
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Organizers of women’s marches in Washington, DC and across the country after President Trump took office told crowds...
What Does Oakland County Emergency Say About State of Our Infrastructure?
Joan Isabella/WDET Last week, more than 300,000 people in Oakland County had to boil their water because of a water...
Belle Isle’s Lake Okanoka Latest Park Feature to Receive Upgrade
Annamarie Sysling The latest restoration project at Belle Isle State Park in Detroit is well underway. The comprehensive effort is...
Puerto Rico Getting Help from Detroiters
Families living in Puerto Rico’s aftermath of Hurricane Maria are getting support from a new locally-based organization. “Detroit-for-Puerto Rico” plans...
Michigan Health Officials say Flint Water Switch had No Impact on Infant Deaths
Courtesy of PBS A new study by Michigan’s Health and Human Services Department finds no significant changes in pregnancies or...
Congressman Dan Kildee on New Flint Water Charges
Laura Weber Davis, WDET This week, state prosecutors filed another charge of involuntary manslaughter in the Flint Water Crisis investigation....