The Metro: Why Detroit has been narrowing its roads
Detroit is known for its cars, but it’s also known for creating a lot of space for those cars. Wide...
The Metro: Why Detroit has been narrowing its roads
Detroit is known for its cars, but it’s also known for creating a lot of space for those cars. Wide...
The Metro: Detroit park honoring hunger march is expanding
During the Great Depression, auto workers organized a march from Detroit to the Ford Rouge Factory in Dearborn. Thousands of...
Jane Goodall, remembered by WDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper
Last month, I got the chance to interview Dr. Jane Goodall ahead of her sold-out speaking engagement at the Fisher...
The Metro: The nation’s first Black-owned TV station celebrates its history 50 years after launch
Before the 1970s, it was rare to watch or read news about Detroit reported by Black journalists. An attorney named...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan avoids state shutdown as federal government closes
State and national budget updatesMichigan leaders have avoided a state government shutdown, even though the governor has not yet signed...
The Metro: The Highway Clean-Up is art in action
We talk about the roads often on The Metro. From reducing truck traffic in Southwest to the impact of I-375...
In The Groove: New music from Radium Dolls, Ibibio Sound Machine, Upchuck
Mixing in your Belle Isle Banger requests plus new music from Ibibio Sound Machine, Radium Dolls, Jeff Tweedy and Upchuck....
MI Local: Rose St. Germaine and Riot Course live in studio with exclusive premieres
Meet the local music scene on MI Local! This week, I welcomed two unique in-studio guests, both of whom exclusively...
The Metro: Could a tax on concert tickets generate revenue for the city?
Leaders in Detroit's business and government sectors greatly invested in entertainment downtown. That investment has attracted more people to shop,...
A federal government shutdown is underway
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for...
Michigan Legislature passes week-long stopgap budget
Michigan lawmakers approved a plan early Wednesday morning to fund state government for another week as they finalize a spending...
Janeé Ayers seeks return to Detroit City Council
Detroit voters will elect two at-large city council candidates in 2025. Incumbents Coleman Young II and Mary Waters are on...