Congress Calls For Review Of Entire Criminal Justice System

U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan is proposing the creation of a commission to review the nation’s entire criminal justice...

Creating a Culture Where Automobiles and Bicycles Can Get Along

Patrick Goossens - FLICKR/Creative Commons Today is "Ride your Bike to Work Day," and it seems that motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians...

New Detroit River Crossing to be Named ‘The Gordie Howe International Bridge’

Marissa Gawel/WDET Officials from Canada and Michigan have a name for the new crossing planned between Detroit and Windsor: "The...

Coleman A. Young Mayoral Papers Open to Public

The Detroit Public Library is making available hundreds of documents from Detroit’s first African-American mayor. The Coleman A. Young Mayoral Papers...

Making Laws Isn’t What It Used to Be

A former state lawmaker says he’s disappointed that the Michigan Legislature and Governor Rick Snyder haven’t been able to pass...

Northville Officials Hoping to Fix Roads with a New Millage

Marissa Gawel/WDET Northville officials are giving residents an alternative to fix roadways after voters rejected the state’s ballot initiative to...

Senate Strips Virgil Smith of Committee Assignments

State Senator Virgil Smith is out of jail for now, but his political future is unclear. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym...

Regional Transit Authority Asks: Why is Mass Transit Important and Where Do You Want It to Take You?

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan has two questions for Metro Detroiters: why is public transportation important, and where do they...

Detroit Police Chief Craig Says People Generally Feel Safer Now

Detroit Police Chief James Craig speaks with host Stephen Henderson and takes calls for the entire hour.  Chief Craig covers...

Resolving Conflicts When The Stakes Are High

Host Stephen Henderson and guests Dr. Frederic Pearson and Eugene Driker have a conversation about the Urban Public Policy Resolution...

Longest-serving Congressman Aims To Groom Future Leaders

The longest-serving member in the history of Congress says the fate of the nation depends on grooming a new generation...

Is ISIS a Threat to Detroit and Michigan?

Security levels at borders, military bases and elsewhere were raised last week after an anonymous, unverified online threat was apparently...