Introducing the CultureShift Events Guide

As we move into a new fiscal year at WDET, we’re also moving our events newsletter to a new home....

Detroit Evening Report: Biden arrives in Metro Detroit, meets with UAW members at picket line

President Joe Biden visited Metro Detroit Tuesday afternoon for a historic stop to speak with UAW strikers at a picket...

Detroit Today: How Detroit reduced crime in its most violent precincts

Detroit's 8th and 9th precincts saw an approximate 20% reduction and 11% reduction in violent crime, respectively, compared to the...

Detroit Today: What are the root causes of crime?

This summer, violent crimes in Detroit saw an approximate 5% reduction citywide, amounting to 20 fewer homicide victims. While some...

Unifor sets targets on GM after ratifying deal with Ford

Canadian auto workers represented by Unifor ratified a new deal with Ford Motor Company over the weekend, winning significant wage...

American Muslim Town Hall kicks off Michigan advisory council listening sessions

The Growing Michigan Together Council and the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding hosted a private American Muslim Town Hall...

Mailchimp CEO named Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist of the Year

Rania Succar is the CEO of Intuit Mailchimp. She’s also the co-founder and board member of Jusoor, a global nonprofit...

Detroit Evening Report: ‘Little Amal’ visiting Metro Detroit to raise refugee crisis awareness

As part of a campaign to raise awareness of the global refugee and migrant crisis, a performance art project will...

Detroit Today: ‘Civility Night’ event to explore the power of mutual respect

In today's political climate, many Americans believe they can’t be friends with people with opposing political viewpoints, or fear that...

Detroit Today: The rise and potential harm of political polarization

Polarization has been a part of American politics from the very beginning. But the bitter, bond-breaking differences frequently on display...

MichMash: Analyzing the UAW’s strike strategy

The summer of strikes ends with UAW joining the fray. The United Autoworkers members have been on strike for a...

Islamic advocacy group files lawsuit to end federal watchlist

A lawsuit was filed in federal court last Monday by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on behalf of a...