Detroit Today: America’s Reconstruction era — and why it’s still relevant today
After the American Civil War ended in 1865, the Reconstruction era’s vision to counter the cruel legacy of slavery didn’t...
Congress members Tlaib, Dingell, Thanedar hosting public forum on Michigan waste disposal policies
This week, several Michigan members of Congress are set to hold a public forum on waste disposal in the state....
Essential Cooking: Demystifying champagne with Paulina Schemanski
Take a deep dive into everything champagne with Paulina Schemanski, sommelier at Mabel Gray. She tells Essential Cooking hosts Ann...
WDET wins 2022 Station of the Year, 8 more honors at MAB Awards
Detroit's 101.9 WDET was named the top public radio station in the state during Saturday night's Michigan Association of Broadcasters...
‘Little hero:’ Boy stops Warren school bus with ill driver
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — A boy grabbed the steering wheel on a school bus and hit the brakes, bringing the...
Detroit Today: Checking in on Detroit sports after a controversial NFL Draft
Sports are a big part of Detroit’s culture. All the major stadiums sit within the city limits, and thousands show...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate approves expanding Earned Income Tax Credit
Roughly 700,000 low-income families in Michigan that claim the earned income tax credit (EITC) could get checks in the mail...
1UPdate: Extra Life uses games to raise money for children’s hospitals
This week on the 1UPdate, we wanted to take a break from concentrating on the contentious aspects of the gaming...
CultureShift: Elvis Mitchell discusses Netflix documentary, Black representation in film, more
Film critic, media personality and native Detroiter Elvis Mitchell has built an extensive career over the last several decades. The Treatment...
‘In Search of Bengali Harlem’ explores the life of Bengali men who jumped ship in the early 1900s
‘In Search of Bengali Harlem’ is a documentary film about comedian Alaudin Ullah who went on a journey to learn...
NFL draft: Lions take RB Gibbs No. 12, LB Campbell at No. 18
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions made a move that even surprised the first player they picked in the NFL draft....
New book ‘Paper Valley’ explains the clash between environmental science and politics
Retired wildlife biologist and environmental consultant David Allen II, and environmental journalist and communications specialist Susan Campbell released their book...