New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices
The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more...
‘Breaking the Waves’ running through Sunday at Detroit Opera House
Composer Missy Mazzoli has been called a post-millenial Mozart. This week, Detroiters will have an opportunity to see her work...
EMU Police investigating on-campus bomb threat
Several buildings were evacuated on the campus of Eastern Michigan University on Tuesday after a bomb threat was emailed to the school....
Detroit Evening Report: City begins installation of ‘Detroit’ gateway sign along Interstate 94
Drivers on Interstate 94 in Detroit have a new sight to see. The city began installation of an 8-foot-tall “gateway...
Created Equal: What Beyoncé and Cowboy Carter tell us about the segregation of country music in America
When Beyoncé released Cowboy Carter last month, the 22-song country album surprised and delighted music fans across genres, including pop, hip-hop...
The Metro: U-M Innovation Center in Detroit takes another step toward construction
University of Michigan’s Board of Regents approved the design for the school’s Center for Innovation, opening in Detroit in 2027. ...
Created Equal: Can tech regulation solve mental health issues?
It is already difficult to track what kids are doing online these days, but now, Congress is in the process...
Parents of Oxford school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years for involuntary manslaughter
A Michigan judge has sentenced the parents of the teen who murdered four classmates and shot seven other people at...
Visions: Hear Sun Ra, Ornette Coleman, Yvonne Rogers and more
This week on Visions, I venture into the world of avant-garde. You’ll hear Art Ensemble of Chicago, Ornette Coleman, Sun...
Michigan Legislature to reconvene this week
The Michigan Legislature returns to the state Capitol this week following its spring recess. Before the break, the Legislature’s Democratic...
Detroit Evening Report: Bills supporting working parents tax credit could be introduced in Michigan Legislature
A Michigan-based think tank is trying to build support for a new tax credit proposal focused on helping parents with...
The Metro: Detroit residents own more homes within city limits than investors, according to report
The rising prices for single-family homes have made it harder for Americans to become homeowners. In Detroit, the current real...
