Affordable housing, lowering crime key to Detroit says candidate Kinloch
Voting has begun in Detroit's mayoral election. Reverend Solomon Kinloch, a political newcomer, is taking on career politician and City...
The Metro: The values revealed in Michigan’s latest state budget
“Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value,” former President Joe...
The Metro: Why an Oakland County official believes empathy can help prevent death from overdose
A few years out of the pandemic, overdose deaths continue to drop. A new report found that overdose deaths declined...
MichMash: Lansing passes the 2026 state budget 3 days late
When we started working on MichMash this week, it was past the Oct. 1 deadline and a state budget for...
The Metro: Duggan says Detroit’s recovery shows he can lead the state
When Mike Duggan was sworn in as Detroit’s mayor more than a decade ago, much of the city was in...
The Metro: Why Detroit has been narrowing its roads
Detroit is known for its cars, but it’s also known for creating a lot of space for those cars. Wide...
A federal government shutdown is underway
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for...
The Metro: Detroit plans to reroute trucks away from residential neighborhoods
In Southwest Detroit, 18-wheeled vehicles frequently rumble through streets that aren’t made for them. Heavy truck traffic has been more...
MichMash: Recapping the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference
The Michigan GOP held their biennial leadership conference at Mackinac Island this past weekend. In this episode of MichMash, WDET's...
The Metro: How to stop foreclosures in Detroit
When the Great Recession hit, homeownership in Detroit took a dive. Between 2011 and 2015, about 10,000 residents lost their...
Detroit Black political leaders rally behind Donavan McKinney
Black leaders in Detroit want a change in the city's Congressional representation. The U.S. House seat is currently held by...
The Metro: Can housing pods reduce homelessness in Lansing?
When housing costs rise, homelessness often follows. As rents climb, more people are priced out — relying on government...