Longest-Serving House Member Touts National Impact, Rival Claims Voters Neglected in 13th Congressional Primary Race
This week WDET begins examining the upcoming primary elections in Michigan. We start with a look at the race in...
Some Michigan Republicans Hope to Dump Trump At Next Week’s Convention
Jake Neher/WDET Republicans are getting ready to head down to Cleveland for their national convention. The GOP is expected to...
Workshop Offers Teens Alternatives to Violence and Conflict
Dozens of Detroit high school students have an opportunity to learn how to avoid violence and peacefully resolve confrontations. Wayne...
TechTown’s Ned Staebler Talks Economic Development and Policing in Detroit
Laura Weber Davis, WDET What is the obligation of average white citizens to further a conversation about race in Detroit...
The Detroit Zoo Seeks a Millage Renewal on the August Ballot
WDET On this August 2nd primary ballot, voters in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne will be asked whether to renew a...
Is It Time For Political Parties To Change Their Nominating Processes?
Kent Mauck A couple months ago Democrats in Maine approved a change at their state convention that would abolish superdelegates...
Will Protest Voting Shift The Outcome Of This Year’s Election?
WDET Many voters say they feel disenfranchised by the entire process. Going into the Democratic and Republican national conventions, only about...
What Does A Better Life Look Like For You in Your Community?
govtech.com In four months, Americans will be voting for the next president. In partnership with NPR's "A Nation Engaged" project, Detroit Today...
Veterans Benefit from Homeless Efforts but Families Still Need Help
When President Obama took office he set the lofty goal of bringing an end to homelessness by 2015. He has not been...
Michigan 13th Congressional Candidate Janice Winfrey (Detroit City Clerk) In Her Own Words
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Michigan 13th Congressional Candidate John Conyers (U.S. Rep., D-MI) In His Own Words
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Some Doctors Fear LED Lights are Harming Eyesight
Like many cities across the country Detroit is replacing old, burned-out street lights with new LED lamps. But a report...