Voter Guide: What are the Issues for Residents of Pontiac?
The Incumbent: Deirdre Waterman The Challenger: Mark Holland DEIRDRE WATERMAN Experience: Current mayor of Pontiac, an opthalmologist Education: Bachelor's degree...
Who’s Running for Detroit Clerk, At-Large City Council Seats?
Sandra Svoboda/WDET Voters are meeting face-to-face with candidates for Detroit city offices and police commission at Citizen Detroit events this month. WDET’s...
Big-box Stores Lose as Supreme Court Drops Big Tax Case
Local governments are winners after the Michigan Supreme Court turned down an appeal in a major dispute over how to...
Voter Guide: At-Large City Council Candidates [VIDEO]
The Incumbent: Janeé Ayers The Incumbent: Brenda Jones JANEÉ AYERS Age: 36 Experience: Former VP of Metro Detroit AFL-CIO, Current...
Is Five Days No Pay Punishment Enough for State Police Chief?
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Gov. Rick Snyder this week handed down his punishment against State Police Chief Col. Kriste Etue. Etue...
Detroit Church Made Famous Through a Song Celebrates 175 Years
One of Detroit’s churches with a worldwide reputation is celebrating it’s 175th anniversary this weekend. Historic Mariners Church, which sits...
Voter Guide: District 7 City Council Candidates and Voter Voices [VIDEO]
The Incumbent: Gabe Leland The Challenger: Regina Ross GABE LELAND Age: 34 Experience: Current Detroit City Councilman, Representative in the...
Voter Guide: District 6 City Council Candidates and Voter Voices [VIDEO]
The Incumbent: Raquel Castaneda Lopez The Challenger: Tyrone Carter RAQUEL CASTANEDA LOPEZ Age: 35 Experience: Current Detroit City Councilwoman, Vice-Chair...
Voter Guide: District 5 City Council Candidates and Voter Voices [VIDEO]
The Incumbent: Mary Sheffield The Challenger: Jewel Ware MARY SHEFFIELD Age: 30 Experience: Current Detroit City Councilwoman, member of the...
How Cities Like Detroit Are Priming Themselves for Amazon HQ2 Bid
Jake Neher/WDET Thursday is the last day cities can place their bids as the location for Amazon’s second headquarters. You may...
State Representative Tim Kelly Says the Board of Ed Must Go
Michigan House Representative Tim Kelly has introduced a bill to abolish the State Board of Education and give its power...
Voter Guide: District 4 City Council Candidates and Voter Voices [VIDEO]
The Incumbent: Andre Spivey The Challenger: Latisha Johnson ANDRE SPIVEY Age: 43 Experience: Current Detroit City Councilman, Chair of the...