The Metro: ‘Sapphic Social’ event aims to create safe space for queer women in metro Detroit
In the 1970s and '80s, Detroit had over 50 gay bars and spaces for LGBTQ+ residents to be their authentic...
The Metro: ‘Sapphic Social’ event aims to create safe space for queer women in metro Detroit
In the 1970s and '80s, Detroit had over 50 gay bars and spaces for LGBTQ+ residents to be their authentic...
Detroit Evening Report: Older adults outnumber children in nearly half of US counties, data shows
The U.S. Census Bureau released new data showing the population of adults 65 and older is increasing, while the population...
The Metro: Concert of Colors music festival bringing global flair to Detroit
Sounds from across the globe are coming to Detroit this weekend as the Concert of Colors music festival returns for...
In The Groove: Opening our musical third eye with New Zealand’s The Circling Sun
This week on In The Groove, some fresh selects and first spins from Wet Leg, Stereolab, The Circling Sun, Patchwork...
The Metro: Upcoming election won’t fill all open seats on Detroit’s public boards
The Detroit Documenters play a vital role in improving our access to information. That’s because they attend a range of...
The Metro: Why the Detroit News endorsed Saunteel Jenkins in mayoral race
On Aug. 5, voters will narrow the field of Detroit mayoral candidates down to just two, who will go head-to-head...
MichMash: Unpacking the criminal investigation of Fay Beydoun
An email obtained by The Detroit News revealed this week that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) may have played...
Acoustic Café: Canada’s powerhouse vocalist Matt Andersen in-studio; new Haim, Ketch Secor, SZA + more
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, we welcome back Matt Andersen, playing songs from his new album, "Life Is...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: My personal ‘Song of the Summer,’ July milestone birthdays for Jack White, Ringo + more
In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, I'm thrilled to share my personal Song of the Summer!Plus, some...
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Best of 2025 (so far): The WDET midyear playlist
This summer has been hot — perfect for enjoying a cool beverage and an even cooler playlist. To mark the halfway point...
In The Groove: Kassa Overall’s hip-hop ‘REBIRTH’ leads new music Friday
Man, this was a heavy new music Friday to unload. So much stuff! And really all over the place, so...