Journalist, Activist Des Cooper on “The Long Goodbye” of Caring for Aging Parents

Jake Neher/WDET Who cares for us when we get older? It’s a question we all face, sometimes with great trepidation...

Shahad Atiya Had to Choose Between Love and Family. Within Days, She Moved Out

From the live stage in Detroit to earbuds everywhere, WDET presents Season 3 of the Twisted Storytellers Podcast. This season explores the real-life...

How Trump’s Trade and Tariff Policy is Affecting Michigan Industries

President Donald Trump uses the strength of the US economy as a talking point to tout the strength and growth...

Mollywop Release ‘Stand Up,’ a Musical Smorgasbord and Call-to-Action

Mollywop is a multifaceted ensemble whose new album "Stand Up," shifts from R&B to funk, rock to soul and hip-hop to reggae. Led by...

Summer Jams: Jeff Milo’s Favorite Tracks of 2019 (So Far)

Every year, I say the same thing: It gets harder and harder to corral my picks from the breadth of local music releases. For...

Oakland County Fair Adds New Events to Traditions, Expects 100,000 Attendees

Oakland County's summer fair has been held since the 1860s, known as the 4-H Fair for years in reference to the youth organization....

Behind the Lens: Erik Paul Howard on Relearning How to Photograph His Community

Justin Milhouse Framed by WDET: Places Where We Belong is a multimedia exhibition that celebrates the stories of communities with a...

This July 4th, Ask Yourself: Are We Living Up to American Ideals?

Jake Neher/WDET On Detroit Today, host Stephen Henderson reflects on the dissonance between the country's celebrations and the current conditions unfolding...

Here’s the Local Hip-Hop, Indie and Punk Shows to Catch July 4th Weekend

Brian Rozman Each week, longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo of Deep Cutz and "The Milo Show" fame previews his local picks...

Remembering Lee Iacocca, Giant of the Auto Industry

Lee Iacocca, former Chrysler CEO and Ford Motor Co. executive best-known for saving Chrysler from bankruptcy in the 1980's, introducing...

WDET’s General Manager Is Leaving to Join New Journalism Venture

WDET's General Manager Michelle Srbinovich is leaving the station to pursue an opportunity with the American Journalism Project, a venture philanthropy...

Here are Photos of Dossin Great Lakes Museum $4.9 Million Outdoor Makeover

The Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle is getting a $4.9 million makeover.  The outdoor redesign follows a 2013 renovation project...