Haley Stevens on political sugar high at the DNC, top priorities for the state

Michigan is a battleground state in the upcoming presidential election.And the state’s Democratic members of Congress say they also feel...

Harris summons Americans to reject political divisions, warns of consequences posed by a Trump win

CHICAGO (AP) — Kamala Harris summoned Americans on Thursday to reject political division and instead chart what she called a “new way...

In The Groove: Portishead and their game-changing ‘Dummy’ debut album 30 years later

It’s the type of show I dream of doing — the celebration of an album that has meant so much...

Detroit Evening Report: Family sues Detroit judge for putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes on field trip

A family is suing a Wayne County judge after he ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a...

The Metro: Detroit students immerse themselves in African culture during trip to Ghana

There is a new cohort of Detroit students who can now say that they’ve not only gone out of the...

Created Equal: Will Democrats’ enthusiasm prove contagious for independent voters?

Following speeches from high-profile Democrats — including Barack and Michelle Obama and Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz — enthusiasm for...

‘Uncommitted’ delegates hold DNC sit-in after refusal to allow Palestinian speaker at convention

Pro-Palestinian "uncommitted" delegates held a sit-in at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, after party leadership refused their...

Whitmer shares goals for Democratic Party, Michigan ahead of DNC address on Thursday

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to give a speech in primetime Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.The...

Detroit students follow the path of the Buffalo Soldiers in Yosemite

The Sierra Club's Detroit Outdoors program sent a group of Detroit high school students to Yosemite National Park in July....

Mike Duggan talks public transit, city’s new solar program at DNC

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is taking the opportunity to talk up...

New report finds dip in child poverty, but also fewer in preschool and reading by third grade

A new report on children in Michigan is revealing a mixed bag when it comes to measures of child well-being. On one...

CuriosiD: Who was Thomas Mollicone? The story behind the naming of an east side Detroit park

WDET’s CuriosiD podcast 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, we answer...