Gov. Snyder’s State of the State Address
Governor Rick Snyder apologized for the Flint water crisis during his State of the State address Tuesday night, and promised...
Gov. Snyder’s State of the State Address
Governor Rick Snyder apologized for the Flint water crisis during his State of the State address Tuesday night, and promised...
Teacher Absences Close 80+ DPS Schools
Several Detroit Public Schools are closed Wednesday due to a high number of teacher absences. The district listed the closures...
Michigan Congresswoman Takes Stock After a Year on Capitol Hill
Former Southfield Mayor Democrat Brenda Lawrence is embarking on her second year in a new legislative role: Serving as a...
Michigan Congressman Says Refugees Important to State
Long-time Republican state lawmaker Mike Bishop has served during the past year in a new role, for him. He’s represented...
What the Freedom of U.S. Citizen Amir Hekmati From Iran Says About Diplomatic Relations
Kildee , Hekmati Over the weekend, Michigander Amir Hekmati was one of three prisoners freed in a prisoner trade with...
What Stakeholders Have to Say About New DPS Plan
A new plan to overhaul the Detroit Public School District is getting mixed reviews from those closest to the system....
Feds, Industry to Cooperate on Auto Safety
The federal government and 17 automakers have agreed to work together on safety issues. U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced...
IRS Starts Accepting and Processing 2015 Returns
The Internal Revenue Service has started accepting and processing 2015 income tax returns. Many Americans will file theirs electronically. IRS...
Memorial Bike Ride Honors Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tour de Troit, a non-profit organization that promotes bike riding in the city, will hold an event to honor Dr. Martin Luther...
The Progressive Underground Show 153
Rebekka Ling On tonight's episode of The Progressive Underground, we play tracks from Rebekka Ling (pictured), Trinidadian Deep, Dip in...
What Would MLK Have Thought of the “Black Lives Matter” Movement?
Reuther Library Over the past few years in the United States a national dialogue has taken root over race and...
Henderson: Finding My Family History in Natchez
WDET Joan Isabella The following is an essay written by Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson. You can read it in The Detroit...