De’Sean Jones wants to bring culture back to the arts

De’Sean Jones is a son of Detroit's legendary jazz and electronic music scenes. He worked his way up in the...

Oakland University event promotes civil conversations

From political leadership, we sometimes hear promotions of civil conversations. But civil conversations don't necessarily mean just being kind to...

MichMash: Gov. Whitmer and Dixon meet in their first gubernatorial debate

Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode:  Detroit News reporter...

Detroit Evening Report: Attendance rates in Michigan schools reach five-year low

 Attendance in Michigan schools fell during the 2021-22 academic year. The Detroit Free Press reports the statewide attendance rate...

Report shows Detroit electric infrastructure lags behind suburbs; DTE Energy disputes race plays a factor

Late in August, a line of severe thunderstorms knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers in...

A look at Dearborn’s book controversy

Dearborn Public School board meetings erupted last week with passion and disturbance from hundreds of people who wanted to be...

Detroit dojo teaches physical and mental strength in new documentary

Not too far from WDET’s studios, there's a dojo where young Detroiters are learning to be strong not only physically,...

Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn school board meeting about book bans draws hundreds

The removal of at least six books from Dearborn school libraries was the focus for hundreds who attended Thursday's Board...

New children’s book explores the Great Migration, family connection and returning home

Grandparents always offer a different perspective, but that perspective is especially different when they grew up and lived in different...

Redford Theatre honors beloved local horror host

A whole generation of Metro Detroiters remembers hearing the familiar voice of Sir Graves Ghastly on their TVs every Saturday...

Dearborn bridal boutique owner uses her Lebanese American identity to connect with community

Hana Abboud has a unique eye for dresses worn by modest brides across cultures and religions. She is the owner...

Vice President Kamala Harris touts Biden admin’s accomplishments ahead of Metro Detroit visit

With less than a month away from the November 8 midterm elections, the major political parties in Michigan are trying...