They Say “They” is the 2015 Word of the Year

Greeblie, Flickr What’s in a word? The annual list of banished words for the year from Lake Superior State University...

DPS Closes More Than 60 Schools Due To Teacher Absences

The Detroit Public Schools canceled Monday classes at 64 schools because a large number of teachers did not report for work.  New school closure...

The Progressive Underground Show 152

  Theo Parrish Music On tonight's episode of The Progressive Underground, we play tracks from Dwight Trible, Theo Parrish (pictured), Lisa...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 1-9-16

This week on RREM, another new album coming from Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt returning with new music, and in-studio stuff...

Have We Seen the Last of Calvin Johnson?

On Wednesday, Detroit Lions All-Pro wide receiver, Calvin Johnson released a statement through the Lions website, stating that he is...

The Life and Career of a Critic

Larry, Flickr As newspapers downsize throughout the country there are forms of art and information that are being lost. Photojournalists,...

Flint Water Crisis and a State of Emergency

Flintmichigan/ CC This week Governor Snyder declared a state of emergency in Flint over the water crisis that has gripped...

Splashy Displays Return to Auto Show

The North American International Auto Show opens to the media on January 11, five days before the public gets to...

Kresge Foundation Creates $20 Million Initiative for Early Childhood Education

The Kresge Foundation is directing $20 million towards a new effort to benefit young Detroit children. The Kresge Early Years for Success, or...

DPS Debt Comes to $3.5 Billion

The Detroit Public School district is $3.5 billion in debt. The Citizens Research Council of Michigan says that figure should...

Libraries Fear Michigan Law could Limit Ballot Info for Voters

A group representing the nation’s public library systems says a bill passed by the Michigan legislature will hurt voters trying...

Flint Residents Still Paying for Switch to Contaminated River Water

Flint Mayor Karen Weaver met with Governor Rick Snyder today to discuss the water crisis in the city.   Snyder declared...