Red Cross Is Facing a Critical Blood Shortage and Is Urging People to Donate

The Red Cross is urging people to donate blood amid an emergency blood and platelet shortage.    Meghan Lehman, a spokesperson for...

Kid-Friendly Activities to Make the Most of Winter Break

Looking for ways to entertain your kids while they're off on winter break? Take advantage of the cultural institutions right...

Michigan Reaching Breakthrough Moment for Access to Justice, Says Chief Justice McCormack

Michigan may be reaching a breakthrough moment when it comes to access to justice. That’s according to Michigan Supreme Court...

Michigan Fire Marshal Offers Safety Tips During the Holidays

Michigan safety officials are warning residents about at-home fire risks over the holiday season.   State fire marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer says dried-out Christmas...

Get in the Christmas Spirit with Stephen Henderson’s Holiday Music Mix

Sure, presents are nice and cookies are delicious, but, for many people, music is what really defines the holiday season....

WDET’s Annual Festivus Airing of Grievances for 2021

Just as we all thought things would get better in 2021, we’ve racked up a lot of grievances ranging from...

A Grieving Mother Seeks Answers After Detroit Police Investigation of Daughter’s Shooting Death

The morning of July 16, 2020, Antoinette Ivery got the worst news of her life. Her daughter, Kaniesha Coleman, was...

French Sister Act Les Nubians Melds International Influences

The story of Les Nubians is a global one. Throughout their discography, the duo has used their music to transmit...

Grammy-Nominated Producer Filthy Rockwell’s Annual Toy Drive Grows into Community Effort

The nonprofit organization Filthy Cares has teamed up with corporate partners and local businesses to give away Christmas presents.  Grammy Award-winning...

Detroit Phoenix Center Advocates for Young People Experiencing Homelessness

Azaria Terrell was exiting foster care when she learned about the Detroit Phoenix Center.  “My dad thought it would be a...

Whitmer on COVID-19: “Next 4 to 6 Weeks Are Going To Be Tough”

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that she’s not expecting to issue new COVID-19 restrictions in 2022, but that’s not out...

Petition Effort to Boost Michigan Minimum Wage Moves Closer to Collecting Signatures

The initiative campaign to increase Michigan’s minimum wage took another step Tuesday toward putting a question on the 2022 ballot....