University Presidents Criticize State, Federal Budget Allocations
Jake Neher/WDET State budgets don't rate higher education or research as top priorities, the presidents of three of Michigan's largest...
ACLU of Michigan Ad Campaign Translates First Amendment In Arabic, Spanish
Jake Neher/WDET Officials with the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is launching an ad campaign this week the group...
Flint Business Group Hopes to Attract Investment After Water Crisis
cityofflint.com The Flint Water Crisis has made it harder for the city to attract and keep residents. It’s no different...
Mark Bernstein: “I’m Taking Every Step I Need to Take” to Run For Governor
Jake Neher/WDET There’s one name that’s coming up in many conversations on Mackinac Island this week as a potential Democratic candidate...
Detroit Arts Icon Charles McGee Debuts Massive Mural Downtown
Charles McGee's artistic career spans across seven decades, but his largest piece of work ever was just completed in downtown...
Detroit Mayor: “This is our history, and it’s something we still have to overcome.” [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]
Detroit’s history of racial segregation is evident today as economic segregation between the city’s thriving and struggling neighborhoods, says Mayor...
Detroit’s First All Vegan Coney Island Coming Soon
Detroit may soon see its first all vegan Coney Island restaurant. “Chili Mustard Onions” is scheduled to open in Brush...
MoGo Reports 4000+ Rides in First Week
Detroit Bike Share's program saw double the expected ridership in their first week. The system, called “MoGo,” launched last week...
UM Receives $58M Grant to Improve Healthcare
WDET Marketing The University of Michigan has received a 58 million dollar grant to help push research and improvements in...
State Superintendent: Move Kids Up a Grade Because They’re Ready, Not Just Older
Photo Courtesy of Dearborn Public Schools State Superintendent Brian Whiston says it’s time to re-think how kids move through the school system...
Sen. Gary Peters: Withdrawing From Paris Agreement Would Send Bad Message to World
Jake Neher/WDET UPDATE (6/1/17 4:43 p.m.): President Trump has announced the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, but...
The Intersection: Power and Inequality in Detroit
Nearly 50 years after a police raid at 12th and Clairmount streets ignited violence and carnage, WDET and the Detroit...