Minority communities face greater disparities for mental health care, local psychiatrist says

Despite focused efforts, access to mental health services is limited for minority communities across Metro Detroit. Asra Hamzavi is an...

Urban gardens don’t lead to gentrification in Detroit, study says

Researchers at the University of Michigan say urban gardens in Detroit don't necessarily lead to gentrification. But they are concerned...

Detroit Evening Report, June 1, 2022: Juneteenth declared a statewide court holiday

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. The Michigan Supreme...

Major Violators: Investigators find systemic corruption in Detroit’s top drug enforcement unit

This is the first installment of WDET's reporting on the investigation of the Major Violators Unit that occurred between 2019...

Detroit Evening Report, May 31, 2022: Former Wayne County Executive William Lucas has died

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Former Wayne County...

Duggan says he did nothing wrong in naming FBI informant  

There’s a new wrinkle to the federal corruption probe involving towing contracts, bribery and Detroit City Hall. Former City Councilman...

Submission deadline approaches for initiative petitions

The submission deadline for initiative petitions to get on Michigan’s November ballot is Wednesday. That means time is running out...

Bangladeshi American Tania Begum shares journey of becoming a community pharmacist

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Michigan is home to the third-largest community of Bangladeshi Americans. Bangladesh...

Detroit Evening Report: May 27, 2022: Traffic Jam and Snug destroyed in blaze

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. A fire swept...

DDOT adds four electric buses to fleet

The City of Detroit has introduced four electric buses to its DDOT fleet. The buses, which are fully paid for...

Fire destroys Traffic Jam & Snug

  A massive fire ripped through a popular Midtown Detroit restaurant Friday. Traffic Jam & Snug is located at Canfield...

Detroit Evening Report, May 26, 2002: Craig, 4 other GOP candidates for governor ineligible for August primary ballot

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Five Republican candidates...