Detroit Today: Forgotten tales of the Underground Railroad
The City of Detroit, with its close proximity to Canada — where slavery was abolished in 1833 — played a...
CultureShift: MOCAD to honor community icons at annual Gala and Art Auction
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is hosting its 17th annual Gala and Art Auction in support of the museum...
CuriosiD: What’s the story behind Black motorcycle clubs in Detroit?
WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode of CuriosiD,...
Detroit Evening Report: Casino workers prepare to strike as contract expiration nears
Unionized workers from Detroit's three casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood at Greektown — voted overwhelmingly late...
CultureShift Events Guide: Musicals, movies and museums to check out this week
This week, we've got some big names coming to Detroit. From "Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "Ratatouille," there's something entertaining...
Detroit Today: How do we convert fear into strength?
The things that scare us defines the boundaries of our imaginations and adventures — and it often holds us back...
Canadian union Unifor reaches tentative contract with General Motors
The union representing Canadian autoworkers, Unifor, has reached a tentative contract with General Motors. It comes after a strike lasting...
Jewish, Arab communities in metro Detroit hold rallies in wake of Israel attack
As metro Detroit’s Arab and Jewish communities continue to mourn the hundreds of civilian deaths reported following Saturday’s surprise attack...
Detroit polling locations largely not accessible to disabled voters, audit finds
In 2022, Detroit Disability Power worked with the Carter Center to gauge how accessible Metro Detroit’s polling sites were for...
Detroit Evening Report: MSU establishes new tuition-free program for Michigan residents
A new financial aid program from Michigan State University is making it easier for some students to attend. The school...
MichMash: Enbridge frustrated by lengthy delay in Line 5 tunnel project
Enbridge Energy last week sought help from a state oversight panel due to the “inexplicably lethargic” permit review by federal...
Detroit Today: How the Israel-Hamas conflict is affecting local communities
On Saturday, Hamas launched an unprecedented, swift and surprise attack on the people of southern Israel, killing hundreds of civilians...