Detroit Activists Looking to Implement Income-Based Water Rates in the City
Detroit residents are calling for a water affordability plan modeled after Philadelphia’s. The Philadelphia City Council recently approved a measure...
BMW Recalls 30,000 Mini Coopers
Marissa Gawel/WDET BMW of North America is recalling about 30,000 Mini Coopers because the vehicles’ seats don’t meet federal safety...
Kroger Recalls Possibly Tainted Spices
Kroger is recalling a variety of spices sold in its stores because they could be contaminated with salmonella. The recall...
United States and Michigan Earn D’s on Infrastructure Report Cards
Stephen Henderson talks with Casey Dinges, Senior Managing Director of Public Affairs, Membership, and Leadership & Programming for the American...
Why Hasn’t Congress Raised the Federal Gas Tax Since 1993?
Stephen Henderson talks with Alec McGillis, Political Reporter for ProPublica, a non-profit newsroom based in New York, about why congress...
Detroit City Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez on Riverside Park Land Swap Deal
Stephen Henderson talks with Detroit City Council member Raquel Castaneda Lopez about the Riverside land swap deal between the city and...
Rep. Kildee Co-Sponsors Ban on LGBT Discrimination [Read Bill]
Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Flint) has co-sponsored legislation to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. Kildee says the...
Analyst: Detroit’s Forthcoming Bond Sale Designed to Protect Investors
UPDATE: Mayor Mike Duggan held a 3 p.m. EDT news conference to discuss the "investment grade" rating the city has...
Wayne County Commission to Vote on Next Step in Financial Crisis
waynecounty.onlineparentingprograms.comj The Wayne County Commission is meeting this week to determine whether to approve a consent agreement with the state...
City Council Approves Riverside Park Deal
In a 7-2 vote today, the Detroit City Council approved a controversial land exchange agreement with the owners of the...
Feds Urge Houses of Worship to Increase Security
Law enforcement officials are telling faith-leaders to watch for threats from outside, and inside, houses of worship. Officials held a...
Automakers on Notice to Take Safety Seriously
An automotive analyst says the federal government’s decision to fine Fiat Chrysler Automobiles up to $105 million puts pressure on other automakers...