Detroit’s The Children’s Center provides “one-stop-shop” resources for foster care

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. Officials say there are nearly 14,000 kids waiting to be placed into foster...

Who created Detroit techno? New documentary shines light on pioneering musicians

A documentary that shines a light on the visionaries behind Detroit Techno is getting a premiere at the Tribeca Festival...

Westland is ready to “Walk & Roll”

Westland leaders have a plan to make the city a safer place to walk and ride a bike. From 2016...

Detroit Evening Report: May 25, 2022: FDA chief grilled over delay in baby formula plant inspection amid shortage

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. The head of...

Detroit Incinerator to be demolished starting in June 

A symbol of air pollution in Detroit is getting demolished. The downtown incinerator at I-75 and I-94 is coming down...

Michigan sees increase in COVID-19 infections over past month

Over the past month, Michigan has seen a rise in new COVID-19 infections — though the spike hasn’t been as...

Michigan Senate Republicans block vote on gun safety bills  

Michigan Senate Democrats tried to force a vote on gun safety legislation Wednesday after the bills languished in committee. The...

The case for improving property values in Detroit through split-rate taxation

Detroit homeowners continue to face challenges with property taxes. Even as values rise, Detroit has the lowest property values of...

Upcoming documentary follows the fight against chronic diseases in Detroit

“Alive in Detroit,” directed by filmmaker Shiraz Ahmed, is an upcoming feature-length documentary about the fight against chronic diseases such...

Stephen Henderson on mass shooting at elementary school in Texas

The following is an essay from WDET Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson: How long will it be before the next...

Detroit Evening Report, May 24, 2022: 5 GOP candidates for governor fail to file enough valid signatures, elections bureau says

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. The Michigan Bureau...

Rebecca Goldberg aims to honor Detroit’s legacy of techno

This weekend, the Movement Electronic Music Festival will return to Hart Plaza for a three-day, multi-stage event to celebrate Detroit’s...