New COVID boosters available in Michigan this week

The latest wave of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots is expected to become available in Michigan this week. Health officials say...

How U.S. cities are faring post-Great Recession

Last month, the water system in Jackson, Mississippi — the state's largest city — failed, leaving most of its residents...

Continued mass shootings could be desensitizing Americans to violence

It seems like whenever you turn on your TV, check social media or even tune into the radio, the rise...

Federal regulators prioritize cleaning sites contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’

The federal government officially recognizes what health and environmental experts have known for a long time: PFAS chemicals are hazardous....

Detroit Evening Report, September 2, 2022: Detroit offers cooling, power stations to residents

The city of Detroit is opening seven recreation centers that includes cooling stations to provide relief to residents during extreme...

Detroit’s only city-run outdoor pool to close for season after Labor Day

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer in many ways. In Detroit it denotes the final weekend that...

What qualifies as ‘Up North?’ Michiganders discuss

It’s Labor Day weekend and that means summer is coming to a close in Michigan. Your last trip Up North...

Market-tilting legislation may soon benefit Michigan auto industry

Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode: MichMash founding co-host Jake Neher returns! What the Inflation...

New book tells the story of civil rights activist George Crocket Jr.

George Crockett Jr. dedicated his life to advocate for economic and social justice. A new book, co-authored by Peter Hammer...

Detroit Jazz Festival returns with in-person performances

The Detroit Jazz Festival is underway from September 2-5 in Hart Plaza. As the world’s largest free jazz event, it...

Essential Cooking: Chef James Rigato recaps his recent trip to Japan

 Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — NPR Tokyo is known for its incredible food scene...

Zahraa Mougnieh creates hands-on ‘Kid Chemist’ learning program

"Communities of Hope" features Detroiters from communities of color who have been looking for ways to persevere during the pandemic....