Public Lighting Authority Looking to “Smart Grid” Technology

As Detroit approaches the one year anniversary of emerging from the nation’s largest-ever municipal bankruptcy, WDET is examining how the...

WDET’s Thanksgiving Specials

Thanksgiving Day “The Science of Gratitude” from Public Radio International.  In this hour, Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon explores how...

Detroit One Step Closer to Finalizing Medical Marijuana Zoning

WDET Laws governing medical marijuana dispensaries in Detroit are one step closer to being finalized. The Detroit City Council will...

Several Streets Will be Closed Thursday for the Parade and Turkey Trot

The City of Detroit is advising people coming in for America's Thanksgiving Parade, the Turkey Trot, and the Lions game...

USS Milwaukee Stops in Detroit

A U.S. Navy ship is making a stop in Detroit this Thanksgiving. The USS Milwaukee is in port on its...

Wayne County Will Add Lights on Avenue of Fashion

Dmitry G/ CC Wayne County will install additional street lights along the Avenue of Fashion next week.   Spokesperson James...

Mayor Duggan Unveils Neighborhood Business Directory

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan unveiled the Neighborhood Business Directory this week. The Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce partnered...

Detroit Metro Airport is on Travel Alert

metroairport.com Detroit Metro Airport officials say they are on a heightened sense of alert this holiday weekend. The US State...

The National Review’s Tim Alberta Discusses Politics

Tim Alberta, Chief Political Correspondent for the National Review and Michigan native, discusses Thanksgiving fun, the transformation of Detroit, and...

Detroit’s Parade and Thanksgiving Misadventures

What is coming up for Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Host Stephen Henderson talks with Tony Michaels, CEO of the Parade...

Detroit Metro on High Alert After Feds Issue Travel Warning

Officials at Detroit Metro Airport say they are taking extra precautions in the wake of the federal government issuing a...

Detroit Police Department: Underfunded, Understaffed

J. Carlisle Larsen It’s been nearly a year since Detroit emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. All...