Alternate Take: Hear Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, Peaking Lights and more
This week on Alternate Take, I feature new music from the duo Peaking Lights, Berlin’s Rhythm & Sound featuring Tikiman,...
Whitmer, Yellen talk up economy in Detroit visit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a joint appearance at the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday before...
MSU students commemorate one year since shooting with gathering at state Capitol
A few dozen Michigan State University students and their supporters met on the state Capitol steps Thursday to memorialize one...
Detroit Evening Report: First eight ‘certified tech hubs’ unveiled in Detroit
The city of Detroit has announced the opening of eight new "certified tech hubs" to help ensure residents have equitable...
WDET celebrates 75 years of public radio in Detroit
Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET marked its 75th anniversary during a celebration at The Jam Handy in New Center on...
The Metro: How the war in Gaza is swaying voters in Michigan
Michigan is home to the nation's largest Arab American population. And in southeast Michigan, about 300,000 Arab Americans call the Dearborn...
Early in-person voting in Michigan’s presidential primary begins Feb. 17
Voters in Michigan's presidential primary elections can start casting ballots in person on Feb. 17. A new state law allows...
The Metro Events Guide: Rock tributes, record releases and roller derbies
This week, we’ve got lots of local music, from rock to singer-songwriter to emo. Plus, a chance to grab a...
Created Equal: Should our political maps be drawn based on geography or race?
Michigan’s legislative maps have been drawn — and re-drawn — several times by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission in...
The Boulevard: What does ‘deep’ mean in dance music?
When the word “deep” is used in reference to dance music, what does it mean? This week on The Boulevard...
Affordable housing a top concern for Michiganders going into 2024 election
Finding a place to call home in Michigan is becoming a serious problem. Those involved believe presidential leadership is needed...
National Republican party sides with former Rep. Pete Hoekstra in battle over Michigan GOP chair
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been officially recognized by the national Republican party as the Michigan GOP...
