Making Laws Isn’t What It Used to Be
A former state lawmaker says he’s disappointed that the Michigan Legislature and Governor Rick Snyder haven’t been able to pass...
Rivals Toyota, Mazda Announce Deal To Take On The World Together
Rival Japanese automakers Toyota and Mazda are forming a long-term partnership. Officials with the car companies say they want to...
Northville Officials Hoping to Fix Roads with a New Millage
Marissa Gawel/WDET Northville officials are giving residents an alternative to fix roadways after voters rejected the state’s ballot initiative to...
Detroit Police Department Opening Museum to Showcase its History
Marissa Gawel/WDET The Detroit Police Department is putting historic traffic signals, body armor and other artifacts connected to the force on public...
Senate Strips Virgil Smith of Committee Assignments
State Senator Virgil Smith is out of jail for now, but his political future is unclear. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym...
Millennial Movement: Where the Younger Generation is Putting Down Roots
Map Courtesy of the American Institute for Economic Research Host Stephen Henderson talks to Director of Research and Education at...
Regional Transit Authority Asks: Why is Mass Transit Important and Where Do You Want It to Take You?
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan has two questions for Metro Detroiters: why is public transportation important, and where do they...
Working Poor Households Struggle to Meet Basic Needs
PublicDomainPictures Despite the combination of wages and public assistance, working poor households still face about a 14 percent income gap in...
Southeast Michigan’s Regional Transit Authority Working on Master Plan
Courtesy of the RTA of Southeast Michigan Officials in Metro Detroit are envisioning a bus rapid transit line along Woodward...
MDOT Celebrates National Bike Month with Urban Planning Classes
Marissa Gawel/WDET The Michigan Department of Transportation is showcasing the many benefits of using two wheels instead of four to...
Detroit Police Chief Craig Says People Generally Feel Safer Now
Detroit Police Chief James Craig speaks with host Stephen Henderson and takes calls for the entire hour. Chief Craig covers...
Take a Water Taxi from Cobo to Belle Isle!
Marissa Gawel/WDET The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is trying to raise more than four million dollars to create a water transit...