Detroit’s 2020 Census Planning Starts Now [CHART + MAPS]
Detroit was once the fourth-largest city in America. The population peaked at more than 1.8-million in 1950. For reasons too...
Dangerous Deep Freeze Descends on Detroit
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Metro Detroit is plunging into dangerously-cold conditions. Forecasters say a mass of arctic air – the infamous polar...
Think Your Detroit Property Taxes Are Too High?
Editor's Note: This story has been updated from a previous version for accuracy. In Detroit, there is a small window...
Project Hopes to Bring More Play Spaces to Southeastern Michigan
A collaboration between a national nonprofit and a foundation with Detroit ties is offering to pay for play. The Play...
MichMash: Justices Vow #AgressiveNonpartisanship on State Supreme Court
WDET Digital A new session is underway for the Michigan Supreme Court. Justices have selected a Democrat to serve as...
Meet DCFC’s New Coach, Trevor James [TRANSCRIPT]
Detroit City Football Club has come a long way since its founding in 2012. It moved from Cass Technical High...
REPORT: Decline in Michigan Education Funding Worst in Nation
Education funding in Michigan has dropped more than any other state in the country. That’s according to a 25-year analysis...
How the Government Shutdown Leaves the Great Lakes in Limbo
Pat Batcheller As politicians on Capitol Hill continue their staring contest, federal entities such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Is it Time Detroit Stopped Being the ‘Motor City’?
Hear WDET's report by clicking on the audio player above. Ralph Nader, pedestrians on Woodward Avenue, Detroit City Councilmember Scott...
MLK Day Special Afternoon Programming
12 -1 pm: King Stories. A hour documentary of captivating stories told by close friends and associates of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr....
What’s “Hot” at NAIAS: Thermal Cameras That Could Prevent Crashes [PHOTOS + REPORT]
Patrick Batcheller Automakers could mass-produce and sell autonomous vehicles someday, but they have to answer one key question before consumers...
Winter Blast, Auto Show and MLK Activities
Winter Blast This is the last year families can check out the North American International Auto Show in the winter...