MichMash: What are earmarks? A breakdown of the 2026 state budget
Even though Michigan's 2026 state budget was already passed and signed into law, the drama continues as the Senate and...
NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
NEW YORK (AP) — The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat were...
Trump stops trade talks with Canada
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad opposing...
The Metro:‘Something compelling about the democratic ideal’ — the case for more representative democracy
When it comes to our federal system, we often don’t have a representative, majoritarian democracy. That means the idea of...
Explore Sand Point, a preserve with rare hemlocks and old growth potential
In the interior arch of Michigan’s “thumb” lays the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy, a group dedicated to protecting and restoring...
The Metro Events Guide: Halloween happenings, grand openings and more
Spooky season is here, and we've got Halloween celebrations for Detroiters of all ages — including hayrides, canine costume contests...
The Metro: Why Michigan’s clerks are against the ranked choice voting initiative
There are several initiatives to get on the 2026 ballot. One of them is to help implement ranked choice voting...
The Metro: Oakland County’s new approach to increase vaccinations
It’s flu season, and that means public health departments are promoting vaccinations. Over the past few years, local vaccination rates...
A second proclamation of No Kings: Rallies in Detroit, Ann Arbor
Editor’s note: Some photos in this story contain language that may be considered offensive to some readers.Millions turned out at...
Acoustic Café: John Prine in our studio 30 years ago, Bahamas and Trombone Shorty, Molly Tuttle + more
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, marking the 30th anniversary of "Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings," we revisit this...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A farewell to D’Angelo, his lasting influence and Detroit connections, new St. Paul & The Broken Bones, classic Mavis + more!
In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, a fond farewell to D'Angelo, with cool Detroit connections.Also, brand new...
MichMash: How are Michigan’s 2026 congressional races looking?
With a little more than a year to go until Michigan's next congressional election, we take a look at the...