Creating Kwanzaa: a conversation with Maulana Karenga
Today is the first day of Kwanzaa. Now in its 50th year, the weeklong holiday is celebrated by the African diaspora...
Trucks Trump Cars in 2016; How Will President Trump Affect Industry in 2017?
American consumers bought a record number of cars and trucks in 2015, and as 2016 nears its end, the industry...
WDET’s 2016 Christmas Weekend Specials
Saturday, December 24, 2016 2 PM - 5 PM: A special holiday edition of Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music 5 PM -...
Fiat Chrysler Ready to Recall SUV’s that could Suddenly Stall
Fiat Chrysler officials say the automaker is preparing to recall tens of thousands of sport utility vehicles that could unexpectedly...
How to Read Water
Over 70-percent of the earth is covered in water. Among other things, it’s tied to the movement of planets and...
Gov. Snyder Signs Numerous Bills In First Week Out Of Lame Duck
Sandra Svoboda/WDET The state Legislature has been out of session for a week, and already Gov. Rick Snyder has been working...
Detroit’s Culinary History Comes Alive in New Book
There's been an incredible resurgence of interest in Detroit’s dining scene in recent years, but the city’s culinary history is...
The Tradition of Tamales
As thousands of Metro Detroiters prepare their holiday feasts, dinner tables in many homes wouldn't be complete without tamales. The...
Stephen Henderson’s Christmas Playlist
WDET Every year, Detroit Today Host Stephen Henderson makes a jazz-inspired holiday soundtrack, which includes artists ranging from Ray Charles to...
Schools Have More Options Under Updated “Zero Tolerance” Discipline Law
Jake Neher/WDET Michigan’s zero-tolerance policy for schools is getting what some are calling a “common sense” update. Gov. Rick Snyder...
Gov. Snyder Signs Wolf Hunting Legislation
Scott Flaherty, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wolves are back on the list of huntable game in Michigan. But don’t...
A Festivus Miracle! Detroit Today Holds 2016 Airing Of Grievances
Jake Neher/WDET Festivus 2016 is upon us. It’s the holiday Frank Costanza made up to replace all the negative aspects of...
