Wayne County Sells Hines Park Mill, Part of Ford History, To Artist Tony Roko Despite Public Outcry
Alex McLenon A historic mill at the corner of Hines Drive and Wilcox Road in Plymouth will officially be changing...
We’re On Our Phones Too Much. Here’s Some Expert Tips to Disconnect
In the age of social media and Amazon ordering, it can feel like we have all become beholden to these devices...
Attorney for Trayvon Martin’s Family Says George Zimmerman ‘Seeking Attention’ With Lawsuit
Jake Neher/WDET George Zimmerman, the man acquitted by a jury in the death of Trayvon Martin in 2013, is suing Martin’s family...
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Launches Music Education, Skills Program for Students
With effort to amplify and expand the role of music in the educational and social development of youth, the Detroit...
Created Equal, Season 2: Melissa Mays, Flint Mom of Three, Still Fighting the Effects of Poisoned Water
In this episode, Stephen Henderson speaks with Melissa Mays, a Flint mother turned activist who says she and her children are...
An Earthquake, an Orphanage and a Family: Mitch Albom Talks New Book ‘Finding Chika’
Jay Tafilowski Detroit Free Press columnist, radio host, author and philanthropist Mitch Albom has operated an orphanage in Haiti for...
Your Guide to Sensory-Friendly Spaces for Autistic Kids in Metro Detroit
In 2018, Dionne O’Dell attended The Big Umbrella Festival in New York, a festival that welcomed artists who shared an interest...
Half of All Black Kids in Michigan Live in Concentrated Poverty
Jake Neher/WDET A new study on childhood poverty was recently released by the Annie E Casey Foundation. In it, African-American and...
Oakland County Stands to Lose Millions With Whitmer Budget Vetoes
Gus Navarro/WDET Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s line-item budget vetoes could have a significant impact in Metro Detroit. In Oakland County, those...
There Is A Lot At Stake For Michigan Kids, Minorities with 2020 Census Count
Jake Neher/WDET The United States is gearing up for the 2020 census. A lot is at stake in communities like Metro Detroit,...
Michigan Science Center’s New CEO On Plans to Make Center More Accessible, Relevant
Innovation has been a centerpiece in conversations surrounding Detroit’s revitalization. There’s an active energy to approach ordinary operations with fresh...
Detroit’s Wash and Learn Initiative Takes School Into Laundromats
Education has taken a non-traditional approach with pop-up learning spaces that take youth outside of the classroom environment. In Detroit, this...