The Metro: New Filipino coffee shop opens in New Center

Jonathan Peregrino never thought the reaction to his shop would be so warm.  That was until Filipinos and others from...

The Metro: Patchwork Culinary Project helping to create opportunities for immigrants

Oftentimes, when we think of the immigrant story, we think about people coming to a new country for better opportunities...

Republicans, servers lobby for tipped credit; Supreme Court answers questions

Michigan Republicans are teaming up with some tipped workers to push for a change to new state minimum wage policies...

Win a trip to Morocco, more by supporting WDET during Fall Fundraiser

This has been a pivotal year for WDET.Not only have we heeded the calls from our members and listeners for...

MichMash: Michigan minimum wage increase to take effect in February

An increase in Michigan's minimum wage and required sick leave is set to take effect in February. This week on MichMash, host...

The Metro: Yelp names Loui’s Pizza No. 1 in Midwest

There are a lot of great eats around Detroit. But there’s one food that rises above the rest.   Detroit is...

Shame and stigma prevent some Michiganders from using food assistance programs, report finds

Judgmental looks and invasive questions at the grocery store checkout are common experiences for some people in Michigan who receive...

Michigan should have plenty of apples this fall

It's apple season in Michigan, and farmers across the state are ready for another good harvest.The Michigan Apple Committee says...

Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a...

The Metro: New upscale lounge The Vinyl Society has Parisian flair with Detroit history in mind

Do you want to pull out your best dress or favorite suit and go out for a night on the...

People and vehicles are likely causing bird flu transmission in Michigan, USDA reports

In the latest interstate bird flu outbreak among dairy cattle and poultry, Michigan is reporting the highest number of cases...

Spot Lite Detroit owner keeping Corktown’s UFO Factory alive as UFO BAR

Despite previous reports, UFO Factory isn’t closing its doors — but it is undergoing a transformation with a new owner...