Penske Vows to Keep Detroit Grand Prix at ‘Perfect’ Belle Isle Site
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET The driving force behind the Detroit Grand Prix says the annual event held on Belle Isle will remain...
Should Michigan Go the Way of Nebraska and Adopt Unicameral Legislature?
Jake Neher/WDET Revamping Michigan’s Legislature is the hot new talking point in Lansing. A likely gubernatorial hopeful announced a big...
Flat Rock’s Ford Mustang Was World’s Best-Selling Sports Car in 2016
A vehicle produced in Metro Detroit has become the world’s best-selling sports car. Ford says its Mustang now holds that...
Sick of Canada Geese? Block Their Runway
"A lot of urban centers do not allow seasonal waterfowl hunting. And in fact, it’s the hunting activity that actually...
Indy 500 Winner Heads to Detroit Amid Controversy
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET This weekend the Indycar series, fresh from its marquee event, the Indianapolis 500, travels to Belle Isle for...
ACLU of Michigan Ad Campaign Translates First Amendment In Arabic, Spanish
Jake Neher/WDET Officials with the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is launching an ad campaign this week the group...
Flint Business Group Hopes to Attract Investment After Water Crisis
cityofflint.com The Flint Water Crisis has made it harder for the city to attract and keep residents. It’s no different...
Detroit Mayor: “This is our history, and it’s something we still have to overcome.” [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]
Detroit’s history of racial segregation is evident today as economic segregation between the city’s thriving and struggling neighborhoods, says Mayor...
Detroit’s First All Vegan Coney Island Coming Soon
Detroit may soon see its first all vegan Coney Island restaurant. “Chili Mustard Onions” is scheduled to open in Brush...
MoGo Reports 4000+ Rides in First Week
Detroit Bike Share's program saw double the expected ridership in their first week. The system, called “MoGo,” launched last week...
UM Receives $58M Grant to Improve Healthcare
WDET Marketing The University of Michigan has received a 58 million dollar grant to help push research and improvements in...
State Superintendent: Move Kids Up a Grade Because They’re Ready, Not Just Older
Photo Courtesy of Dearborn Public Schools State Superintendent Brian Whiston says it’s time to re-think how kids move through the school system...