Are You Even Arab If You Don’t Have a Secret Life?
When Farah Al Qasimi got the opportunity to document Arab American culture in Detroit and Dearborn, she considered it a “dream...
2020 Hamtramck Music Festival Has Bands, Beer — and Family-Friendly Activities
The largest local music festival of its kind returns to the tiny city of Hamtramck this weekend. This year's Hamtramck...
Foreign Policy, Trade and the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election
There’s an event happening today at Wayne State University devoted to taking a look at the 2020 election through the...
You Have A Right to an Attorney, But Not In Civil Cases
Most people are familiar with their right to an attorney but may not realize this guarantee of council exclusively applies...
In Sanders’ Rise, GOP Strategist Sees Echoes of Trump
The Michigan presidential primary is just a couple weeks away. Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson explores how the process is...
Detroit’s Hula Hoop Queen Wants Back In The Ring
Bernadette King loves hula hooping so much, she even takes it work. "That’s me, hula hooping at Henry Ford," she...
Former Obama Commerce Secretary Says Trump Tariffs Backfiring on U.S. Workers
President Trump says he’s imposed tariffs on a variety of foreign goods to even the playing field for U.S. industries...
Bug Burgers? Crickets Replace Cows in the Future of Sustainable Food
Does the thought of eating bugs make you cringe? You're not alone, especially in further north areas like Michigan. "We have these...
Metro Detroit Concerts: RV Mendoza’s THAW, Indie Rock and Singer-Songwriters
Photo via Trevor Naud Welcome to “Milo Minute,” the 60 seconds (or thereabouts) you need to find a local show...
Listeners Share DNA Surprise Stories: Family Secrets, Unknown Heritage And More
This week, 101.9 WDET's StoryMakers program shared the true tale of Laura Khalil, a metro Detroit storyteller and public speaker...
Detroit Announces City Arts Plan Including Fundraising, Programming
The City of Detroit announced plans today to expand city hall’s support of local arts, culture and music initiatives, including...
Senate Bill Would Count Prison Population at Home Addresses for Census
State Senator Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) is trying to change how Michigan’s incarcerated population is counted this upcoming Census. "When it...