Town Halls to Address Creating an Equitable Pandemic Recovery in Detroit

A new report details the extent of the COVID-19 pandemic's disproportionate effects on Black Detroit residents. The report found that Michigan has...

Breaking Down Sen. Tim Scott’s Claim That “America Is Not A Racist Country”

On April 28, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) gave a response to President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session...

Detroit City Council Candidate Oneita Jackson Says DDOT Needs Improvement

Oneita Jackson is running as a write-in candidate for an at-large seat on the Detroit City Council. But she'd rather...

The Little-Known History of Black People in America Before 1619

The Atlantic's "Inheritance" project continues to explore Black history in America with Chapter Two: Uncovering Black History in the Places and...

“It’s Important to Reach Out to Other People”: A Retired Teacher Reflects on a Pandemic Year in Canton

This story is part of WDET’s Crossing the Lines: Canton Battles COVID series, reconnecting listeners with the people they met and issues they...

Muslims Observe Ramadan During a Second Year of the Pandemic

This story is part of WDET’s Crossing the Lines: Canton Battles COVID series, reconnecting listeners with the people they met and issues they...

Michigan Restaurants Struggle With Staffing Challenges as More Diners Return

Ever since lockdown restrictions were eased, Michigan’s restaurants have had trouble getting employees to return to work. With more than 4 million...

Author Vaclav Smil’s New Book Makes Sense of the World Through Numbers

Vaclav Smil is an environmental scientist, policy analyst and prolific author. He is also Bill Gates’ go-to guy for making sense...

“We Have to Take a Stand”: Rise in Anti-Asian Attacks Sparks Calls to Action

Dorothy Hernandez/WDET An increase in anti-Asian discrimination and the March shootings in Atlanta have sparked outrage across Asian American and...

Multigenerational Homes Face Unique Challenges — and Experience Some Benefits — During Pandemic

This story is part of WDET’s Crossing the Lines: Canton Battles COVID series, reconnecting listeners with the people they met and issues they...

Massive Detroit River Sturgeon Captures America’s Imagination

Last Thursday started out like any other day on the Detroit River for three scientists with the U.S. Fish and...

Michigan Lifts Outdoor Mask Requirement for Crowds Under 100

LANSING -- Michigan late Tuesday lifted an outdoor mask requirement except in gatherings of at least 100 people and in organized...