U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade on serving in Detroit
In 2007, the Detroit Free Press and the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition started the Shining Light Awards for regional cooperation as a...
Snyder: ‘Things that Were Not Fully Understood’ on Flint Water Crisis
Governor Rick Snyder acknowledges the decision to switch the city of Flint’s water system was not vetted the way it should...
State Lawmaker Wants to Ban Great Lakes Fish Farms
By Rick Pluta and Jake Neher A state lawmaker wants to make sure commercial fish farms will never be allowed to...
Michigan’s New “Internet Sales Tax” Law Takes Effect
The state will require more online retailers to charge Michigan’s sales tax starting Thursday. Online shoppers are already supposed to keep...
UM Law Professor Joan Larsen Named to Michgan Supreme Court
The new Michigan Supreme Court term officially starts Thursday with a new justice appointed by Governor Rick Snyder. He named...
Congress May Keep Selfridge-Based Fighter Jets Flying
Members of Congress have reached a compromise that that could preserve the fighter jet squadron stationed at Metro Detroit’s Selfridge...
Local Artists Donate to Non-Profit Art Group for Children
Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET A group of local artists has donated $40,000 to Art Road, a nonprofit dedicated to providing art...
Tigers Attendance Declines by 6% During 2015 Season
The Detroit Tigers saw the number of ballpark visitors drop six percent compared to last year. Despite the decrease, attendance...
Mary Sue Coleman Appointed President of the Assocation of American Universities
The Association of American Universities is appointing a former Wolverine as its new president. Mary Sue Coleman retired as the...
How Legal Are Detroit’s Marijuana Dispensaries?
Stephen talks with Detroit Councilman James Tate and Cannabis Council attorney Matthew Abel about the legality of marijuana dispensaries found...
Statue of Dearborn Mayor Orville Hubbard Comes Down
Stephen talks with Bridge columnist Bill McGraw on the Statue of Orville Hubbard that was removed September 29th. Plaques:...
As FCA/UAW Deal Fails, Union Threatens Strike at a Ford Plant
Rejection of Fiat Chrysler’s tentative contract with the United Auto Workers appeared certain Wednesday. The Associated Press reports that plant-level union...