What is Poverty, and Where Does Metro Detroit Stack Up? [Infographic]
Poverty is defined by Merriam Webster as “the state of being poor,” or “a lack of something.” These definitions are...
Where is Poverty in Metro Detroit? [Map]
You may see it everywhere, or you may never see it at all, depending on where you live. As the...
How Poor are Detroit, Metro Area? Here’s What the Data Show [INTERVIEW]
Detroit has the most people living in poverty, as defined by the federal poverty threshold, among the nation’s 20 biggest...
Poverty Tells ‘Heartbreaking’ Stories About Families
Delphia Simmons meets a lot of people in financial distress. In her job at the Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS)....
Rep. Mike Bishop Talks The Future Of Immigration And Obamacare
Congressman Mike Bishop says his discontent with the direction of national politics led him to run for public office...
Tesla Offers Wireless Remote Control Battery Charging
Officials with the Tesla car company say they will announce this week that they are significantly increasing the range...
Fiat Floats Possible Chrysler Merger
Could Detroit’s Big Three automakers become the Huge Two? Or one? It’s a possibility, according to the head of...
DDOT Budget Under Scrutiny
Crain's Detroit Business Enterprise Editor Bill Shea joins Stephen to talk about a new federal report containing information about the Detroit...
Governor Snyder’s Energy Plan: More Renewables & Less Waste
Last week, Governor Rick Snyder unveiled his much-anticipated energy plan for Michigan, which includes finding and utilizing more renewable and energy efficient power sources for...
Let The Hoops Hysteria Begin!
The field is set for the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Michigan State earned the 7th seed in the East Region,...
Search for the Next State Superintendent: Scott Menzel
The State Board of Education is interviewing the final three candidates on Wednesday to become the next state school Superintendent. Current Superintendent Mike Flanagan will...
Knight Arts Challenge Grants Start Third Year In Detroit
Detroit artists can now apply for a grant from the Knight Arts Challenge. The Knight Foundation began the grant program...