Created Equal: Measuring the value and implications of standardized tests

Over the last 20 years, education experts have increasingly questioned whether standardized tests are the best way to measure how...

Fain, UAW rally in Warren after Stellantis announces mass layoffs at truck plant

An ongoing fight between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis could have an impact on the race for the White...

New Local Music Roundup: Tunde Olaniran, My Brightest Diamond and more

It's a busy week for new releases when it comes to the Michigan music scene, particularly around the metro Detroit...

Former aides to Michigan House speaker face trial on embezzlement charges

Two former top state House Republican staffers will go to trial on allegations they embezzled from political funds for their...

The Metro Events Guide: Eastern Market After Dark, Friday the 13th concerts and more to do in metro Detroit

This week, we’re highlighting local makers and spaces, from Friday the 13th concerts to exclusive dining experiences. But we’re also highlighting...

Detroit Evening Report: Black stroke patients arrive later to hospitals, U-M study shows

A new study from the University of Michigan shows that Black stroke patients arrive at the hospital significantly later than...

The Metro: A plan to restore Palmer Park’s old-growth forest

Detroit's Palmer Park has seen many improvements over the years, from renovated tennis and pickleball courts and a new dog...

State approves increased capacity at Marathon’s Detroit refinery

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has approved new air permits for Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery...

Created Equal: Takeaways from this week’s Trump-Harris debate

The first – and maybe only – presidential debate of 2024 left little unexplored or undiscovered, but what did we...

Created Equal: Rethinking solutions for pets who live in poverty

Michigan's largest animal welfare nonprofit is expanding support for families with pets that live in poverty.Subscribe to Created Equal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, NPR.org or...

The White Stripes sues Trump, alleging copyright violation

The White Stripes have filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, alleging that he used their hit song "Seven...

Authorities find no smoking gun in Nassar records held by MSU

DETROIT (AP) — Thousands of documents turned over by Michigan State University reveal nothing new about what the school might...