Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate passes ‘ghost gun’ bills; Detroit offers warming centers + more

The Michigan Senate has passed a bill that bans the sales and possession of “ghost guns.” Ghost guns are guns...

MichMash: Michigan Legislature’s final days cover EVs, charter schools + more

The final days of the current iteration of the Michigan Legislature are upon us as the Republican majority in the...

In The Groove goes to… Elew’s electrifying set at Cliff Bell’s

Sometimes at Cliff Bell’s, the jazz gets drowned out by the clink of forks on plates. That’s usually on the...

The Metro Events Guide: Films, exhibits and festivals to check out this weekend

This week, we’ve got thought-provoking films, feminist fiber art displays and a showcase of some of the funniest comics in...

In The Groove: Rosie Lowe, Allysha Joy, Kokoroko + more new music from Detroit and beyond

You warm up with Nina Simone. You discover the voice of Allysha Joy. You realize Tyler The Creator sampled Zamrock...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit getting its own Michelin Green Guide to highlight cultural attractions

Visit Detroit published Detroit's first Michelin Green Guide this week, highlighting the city's top cultural attractions.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...

The Metro: Trans community fears for LGBTQ rights after Trump’s reelection

Many people in the queer community are on edge after Donald Trump's reelection in November. The Trevor Project, a leading...

In The Groove goes to…‘Monday Is The New Monday’ at Motor City Wine

It’s hard to catch a vibe on a Monday night in Detroit. We’re not quite yet a seven-night-a-week sort of...

The Metro: Detroiter on becoming the first Black woman to visit all 195 countries

International travel is an easier concept to wrap your head around when you’re from Detroit. There’s a whole other country...

Legislative FOIA bills reach new ground

Bills to apply open records laws to the Michigan Legislature and executive branch got past another hurdle Wednesday. The House...

CuriosiD: What happened to the Cobo Hall Christmas Carnival?

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we...

In The Groove: Getting ‘Freakadelic’ with Jeff Parker’s ETA IVtet; new music Oscar Jerome + more

I’m obsessed with Jeff Parker’s latest effort “The Way Out of Easy,” featuring saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss and...