MichMash: Read-or-Flunk provision facing expulsion from Michigan’s third grade reading law

In this episode: Why Michigan Democrats are pushing to repeal a 2016 law that holds back third grade students who...

Justice Department gives Detroit crime reduction programs ‘no effects’ ratings

Hailed as a “central strategy” to reduce youth gun violence and gang activity in Detroit, the city’s Ceasefire intervention program...

Survey: Most Michigan community colleges out of reach of public transit

A survey of Michigan’s community colleges found that most do not have public transportation within walking distance. According to research...

Detroit’s new Office of Eviction Defense director wants to help families thrive

April Faith-Slaker, the City of Detroit’s inaugural executive director of its Office of Eviction Defense has completed her first month...

Detroit Evening Report: U-M report says Detroit economy likely to grow

The University of Michigan says Detroit’s economy will continue growing at a steady pace — even if there is a...

A look at Wayne County’s worker shortage

Wayne County does not have enough employees. One in four county jobs are vacant and more than half those positions...

Surveyed nurses say staffing shortages are hurting patients’ health

Nurses are alarmed by their low staffing numbers in Michigan hospitals. A new poll surveying nurses finds that 71% often...

How to watch and listen to President Biden’s State of the Union speech

President Biden is delivering his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, a speech that is expected to highlight...

Cómo escuchar la cobertura bilingüe del Estado de la Unión de NPR

Por primera vez, NPR News ofrecerá una transmisión bilingüe especial del discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión. Se presentará en una...

Detroit Parks and Recreation seeks new vendors for community events

The Detroit Parks & Recreation department is expanding what it offers to its residents. They’re bringing back old favorites while...

Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer, state Democrats pitch $180 relief checks for Michigan taxpayers

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed Monday that every Michigan resident who files a tax return get a $180 inflation relief check....

‘The Peculiar Patriot’ explores love and the criminal justice system at Detroit Public Theatre

One of the best theatre companies in the city of Detroit is Detroit Public Theatre. Their new location in the...