The Metro: He served 23 years. Now he’s helping the next generation earn a degree behind bars
Inside a Michigan prison less than an hour from Detroit, 25 incarcerated men are doing something many people behind bars...
The Metro: He served 23 years. Now he’s helping the next generation earn a degree behind bars
Inside a Michigan prison less than an hour from Detroit, 25 incarcerated men are doing something many people behind bars...
Highland Park demo raises questions as to what’s next for the site
For over two decades the vacant Roselawn Apartments sat in disarray serving as a reminder of what Highland Park used...
The Metro: Why Cecil George is running for state Senate
The 13th district state Senate seat is open as Democrat Rosemary Bayer is stepping down after one term. There are several...
The Metro: Why those closest to crimes are some of the biggest advocates for rehabilitation
A common assumption shapes American crime policy: that the people most exposed to crime — victims, and the officers who...
Crossing the Lines: Marsha Music maintains ties to Highland Park
Highland Parkers have been telling WDET what they want people to know about their city as part of our Crossing...
Crossing the Lines: Highland Park was once home to diverse Muslim communities
While the city of Highland Park may be known as the birthplace of the automotive assembly line, it’s also home...
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson views her run for governor through a personal lens
Michigan Secretary of State Joceyln Benson says she’ll maintain a firewall between herself and elections officials overseeing this year’s race...
Budget cuts are hindering the fight against invasive species across the state
Michigan is facing immense environmental destruction caused by invasive species, hurting everything from crop production to the places people fish...
The Metro: Howard Family Bookstore opens as a community beacon in Detroit
The Howard Family Bookstore is a dream realized for Detroit native Jerjuan Howard. He created the non-profit aimed at supporting...
Acoustic Café: A 2016 Michael Franti and Spearhead visit, new music by newcomer Blessing Jolie + more
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, we're celebrating Michael Franti's 60th birthday by revisiting a visit from 2016. He...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Detroit newcomer Ayla Ottenbreit, upcoming Sonic Lunch shows, The Womack Sisters + more!
This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music we introduce you to Detroit artists Ayla Ottenbreit, plus a new cover from...
Crossing the Lines: Highland Park wants to build the ‘missing middle’ to address housing shortage
At its peak, the city of Highland Park was described as a model city with more than 60,000 residents and...