Michigan Family Sues Marines over Death of Muslim Recruit
marforcom.marines.mil A Muslim family in Michigan is filing a $100 million dollar law suit against the federal government, charging that...
Voter Voices on Education
In advance of Detroit's Nov. 7 general election for mayor, city clerk and city council, WDET is checking in with people who...
Detroit’s Credit Rating Gets a Boost
Jake Neher/WDET Credit ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service is upgrading its outlook for the city of Detroit. Moody’s is raising...
State Continues to Chip Away at Local Control in Michigan
Jake Neher/WDET A number of bills making their way through the state Legislature would prevent local governments from enacting their...
Columnists Explore Eminem and Kid Rock as Icons of Metro Detroit Politics
Laura Weber-Davis/WDET Eminem's freestyle takedown of President Trump at the BET Awards is going viral this week. In the video, the...
Voter Voices: Residents Talk about How Detroit’s Doing [MAP]
Detroit elections matter to those who live and work in the city, and WDET wanted to hear what people had...
Wayne, Oakland Counties Sue Pharma Companies Over Opioid Epidemic
Wayne and Oakland Counties are filing a joint lawsuit against a dozen drug companies for their part in the nation’s...
Michigan Cities Say Fiscal Stability is Precariously Balanced
Local government officials across Michigan say managing community finances has been slightly easier this year compared to last. The information...
Interest in Historic Preservation Growing in Detroit
Demand for housing and retail space in Detroit is continuing to add jobs to the construction industry, especially in areas...
Detroit Candidate Forum Series Begins Thursday Night
Laura Weber-Davis/WDET It’s hard to believe we’re back in an election season, but there are some big elections right around the...
What’s the Future of the Iran Nuclear Deal?
Jake Neher/WDET President Trump has said many times he thinks the Iran nuclear deal is bad for the United States....
Voter Guide: District 1 City Council Candidates and Voter Voices [VIDEO]
The Incumbent: James Tate The Challenger: Tamara Smith JAMES TATE Age: 42 Experience: Current Detroit City Councilman Education: Bachelor's degree in...
