Homelessness in Detroit: Not Just an Adult Problem, Teens are at Risk Too

creative commoms Homelessness is an issue seen in any major city anywhere, and Detroit is no exception. But often times we...

How Many Homeless in Detroit?

Volunteers and staff from homeless organizations across Detroit plan to comb the streets tonight (WEDS) looking for those without shelter....

Examining Rapper Kendrick Lamar’s Work Through a Literary Lens

Flickr Since its inception 40 years ago, Hip-Hop has been populated with rappers speaking truth to power from the street-level...

Winter Blast Festival to Raise Money for Children in Flint

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET The Meridian Winter Blast Festival is teaming up with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to raise...

A Historical Perspective on the Crumbling Detroit Public Schools

Michigan State Historic Preservation Office/ CC The Detroit Public School system is on the brink of total financial collapse, teachers...

How Photography Can Change The Way We Feel

Regina Boone/ Time Magazine Whether it's an exhausted woman sitting beneath a dusty lean-two with her kids during the Great...

Science Center Aims to Help Students Get in “Step” With State Test

The Michigan Science Center is starting a new program next month to help students do better on the Michigan Student...

DPS Teachers Protest Outside COBO

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET More than 100 protesters marched outside of COBO Center this afternoon demanding Governor Rick Snyder’s resignation. The demonstration...

Governor Snyder Discusses State of the State, Flint, Emails, And the Emotional Toll

Last night Governor Rick Snyder delivered his most earnest and sober State of the State speech to date. The first...

Teacher Absences Close 80+ DPS Schools

Several Detroit Public Schools are closed Wednesday due to a high number of teacher absences. The district listed the closures...

What Stakeholders Have to Say About New DPS Plan

A new plan to overhaul the Detroit Public School District is getting mixed reviews from those closest to the system....

Michigan AG to Investigate Flint Water Crisis

Governor Rick Snyder has asked President Obama to declare a disaster in Flint, and to provide federal aid to help...