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...
The Metro Events Guide: Album release parties, art markets and more to do this weekend in Detroit
This week, we’ve got album release parties, art markets, festivals and dance parties so you can take full advantage of...
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...
Detroit Evening Report: Large mulch fire affecting air quality in Detroit
If you’ve been smelling smoke on the west side of the city, you’re not alone. A large mulch fire started...
In The Groove: Belated birthday candles for Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy, a beautiful Beatles cover by Milton Nascimento and Esperanza Spalding
Finally got into my full on dive bar jukebox vibes by celebrating the belated 75th birthday of Phil Lynott, the...
Fain at DNC warns of possible strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopening
In a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain warned of a potential...
Created Equal: How state universities profit from land taken from Native Americans
In 1862, the federal government passed the Morrill Act which ultimately allocated over 10 million acres of land to states...
The Metro: Grammy-nominated Mumu Fresh makes Detroit stop on The Healing Tour
We talk politics on the show; we talk music on the show; and Baltimore native Maimouna Yousef — also known...
Detroiter at DNC who attended more than a dozen conventions encourages younger generations to tune in
The Democratic National Convention completely changed its tenor after Vice President Kamala Harris became the party’s official nominee.But at an...
In The Groove: Music from Detroit Jazz Fest performer Nate Smith, Chiminyo, Tall Black Guy, Inner City + more
Working through the week with new music from Tall Black Guy, a spotlight on drummer Nate Smith ahead of his...