Black lawmakers, policy advocates frustrated with inaction

Some of Michigan’s Black lawmakers and policy advocates are sharing their frustration with Democratic leadership in the state Legislature and...

Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn official praises Narcan vending machine for reduction in opioid deaths

Overdose deaths in Michigan decreased last year by nearly 6%, with 2,826 deaths recorded compared to 2,998 deaths in 2022,...

The Metro: The many barriers to solving homelessness in metro Detroit

As the weather gets colder, many of us are retreating inside and turning up the heat. But shelter and heat...

GM, Bedrock propose new vision for RenCen; call for demolition of 2 towers

General Motors (GM) and Bedrock have proposed a $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Renaissance Center that would forever alter downtown...

Acoustic Café: Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws at The Leon Loft, plus in-studio performances by The Japanese House + more

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, Matthew Caws of Nada Surf is our in-studio guest, recorded in September at...

U-M econ conference forecasts modest income growth for Michigan workers

A respected University of Michigan economic think tank has bumped up its projections for wages and salaries in Michigan this...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New artists carry on Fleetwood Mac sound, Al Green returns + more

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, Fleetwood Mac's stylings are still with us... plus something brand new from Al...

Michigan’s general election results become official

The results of this year’s general election are now official in Michigan.The Board of State Canvassers certified victories for President-elect...

MichMash: The environmental dilemma of Michigan’s ‘low carbon fuel standard’ bill

A transportation bill introduced last year to encourage the use of "clean fuels" has environmental and animal activists concerned about...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit launches ‘Rides to Care’ program for new and expectant mothers

A new program from the Detroit Health Department will provide free rides to doctor visits for new and expectant mothers...

Michigan Congressman John Moolenaar says U.S. House won’t change approach to China under Trump

A Michigan Congressman is proposing legislation to end normal trade relations with China.U.S Rep. John Moolenaar chairs the House Select...

The Metro Events Guide: Light displays, holiday shopping + more

This week, we have tons of seasonal festivities, from tree lightings to ugly holiday sweater skate parties.Plus, some unique opportunities...