Hamtramck Schools Cleared Following Lockdowns
Schools in Hamtramck were put on lockdown today. The city’s schools were put on alert when an anonymous call reported a...
Fewer DPS Schools Closed Tuesday
Two dozen Detroit Public Schools closed Tuesday due to a high number of teacher absences. On Monday, the district closed more...
DPS Closes More Than 60 Schools Due To Teacher Absences
The Detroit Public Schools canceled Monday classes at 64 schools because a large number of teachers did not report for work. New school closure...
Kresge Foundation Creates $20 Million Initiative for Early Childhood Education
The Kresge Foundation is directing $20 million towards a new effort to benefit young Detroit children. The Kresge Early Years for Success, or...
DPS Debt Comes to $3.5 Billion
The Detroit Public School district is $3.5 billion in debt. The Citizens Research Council of Michigan says that figure should...
Former Detroit Council President Ordered to Pay Accuser in Sex Tape Lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that former Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh must pay a quarter of a million...
How to talk to Children about Bad Things
Despite the feeling of holiday cheer this time of yea recent tragic events continue to linger on the minds of many...
Making Charitable Donations at the End of Year
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan was established in 1984 for the betterment of the residents of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb,...
WDET Donates $28K in Airtime to Five Local Youth Non-Profits Through Kyle’s Challenge
"It’s difficult to describe the array of emotions that Kyle’s Challenge sparks – to celebrate my son’s 22nd heavenly...
“B is for Bankruptcy” [POEM with VIDEO and AUDIO]
"Oh Media ... Catch our good side...Our Eastside...Our Westside...Good Side" Sharing a stage with Michigan's governor, Detroit's mayor,...
“Poetry CAN Change Detroit,” Youth Poets Say [VIDEO]
“Poetry can change Detroit. It can give people an idea of like what to do. It can inspire people to...
‘Menorah in the D’ Lights up Detroit for Chanukah
Jewish leaders are gathering in Detroit to celebrate the beginning of Chanukah this weekend. The event, called “Menorah in the D”, will...
