New DIA Exhibit Explores the ‘Art of Rebellion’

Jake Neher/WDET This weekend, the Detroit Institute of Arts will open its newest exhibit: "Art of Rebellion: Black Art of...

DLECTRICITY Will Return in September

Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET A nighttime art and light festival is returning to Detroit. It’s called DLECTRICITY 2017.  The festival is an outdoor...

Ralph Valdez Previews This Year’s Concert of Colors

Laura Weber Davis/WDET The annual Concert of Colors held here in Midtown Detroit turns 25 this year. As we’re also...

PBS TV Crew Connecting Detroiters’ Family Photos with City’s History

Gus Navarro/WDET While not always thought of as a “historical” document, family photo albums are packed with stories from the...

What to Know About the Ford Fireworks

Pat Batcheller   CITY OF DETROIT PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR JUNE 26 FORD FIREWORKS Viewing Areas, Street Closures, Parking Options and...

Ahead of Comey Testimony, Russia Expert Talks Status, Scope of Investigation

J. Carlisle Larsen Today's the day former FBI Director James Comey will testify in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee....

“My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” – Black Author Discovers Family’s Nazi Past

jennifer-teege.de At some point in all of our lives, we have to grapple with the darkest moments of our past --...

How Do Toys Affect A Child’s Self-Image, View of Society?

Laura Weber Davis/WDET Recently, a two-year old girl in South Carolina went into a Target to pick out a doll. When she...

It’s Homecoming for Actor Curtis Armstrong

Long before he starred in "Revenge of the Nerds", Detroit-born actor Curtis Armstrong knew what it was like to be...

Wayne State Holds Cycling Benefit for Homeless Students

Jake Neher/WDET Wayne State University's third annual urban cycling event, the 2017 Baroudeur, will be held on Saturday, August 19th....

Youth Businesses Step Into the Spotlight

Sascha Raiyn The Mackinac Center and Junior Achievement are partnering to host the Children’s Business Fair at the Detroit Historical...

Ann Delisi and Emery King on “Essential Conversations” and Evolving Media Landscape

Laura Weber Davis/WDET The Republican Party often sites itself as “The Party of Reagan.” But how has the White House changed...