Taking A Critical Look At Hispanic Heritage Month
In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson introduced Hispanic Heritage Week. Johnson said it was for "the people of Hispanic descent ... the...
Top Michigan Health Official Khaldun Leaving for New Job
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan’s chief medical executive and a key adviser to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during...
“Storm Lake” Screens at Freep Film Festival, Explores Struggle and Importance of Local Journalism
Local news is vital to the civic health of a community. That’s especially true during times of crisis, including the...
Mariam Noland Reflects on 36 Years Leading Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Earlier this year, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced founding President Mariam Noland’s plans to retire at the end...
Homeless Students Are Being Undercounted in Detroit, and That’s Denying Their Right to an Education, U-M Report Says
There are far more homeless students in Detroit than are counted by city schools, according to data from a University...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Gilchrist Defends Controversial Auto Insurance Law, But Says It Needs Changes
Two years ago, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the auto no-fault reform bill into law on the steps outside the Grand...
WDET Wins National Edward R. Murrow Award for COVID Diaries
Taken by Amy Sacka for WDET Since 1971, the Radio Television Digital News Association has been recognizing achievements in journalism...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Equity Is One of Pillars of This Year’s Event But Transit Is Missing from Conversation
In wrapping up the Mackinac Policy Conference, longtime conference attendees and journalists Nancy Kaffer and Chad Livengood reflect on the...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Pandemic Exposed Inequities in Detroit, Detroit Future City CEO Says
Detroit Future City recently published data that found the pandemic has exacerbated and exposed the economic, social and racial inequities in the...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: GM International President Trying to Move Needle on Distracted Driving Legislation
The Kiefer Foundation, founded by General Motors International President Steve Kiefer, is devoted to ending distracted driving through education and...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Whitmer Says She’ll Sign Budget Deal But Criticizes Lawmakers Over Unspent Billions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she will sign the budget deal moving through the state Legislature, calling it "a great step."...
Michigan Used Car Dealers Are Feeling the Effects of Global Semiconductor Shortage
The impact of supply chain issues on the automotive industry has pushed new vehicle prices higher throughout 2021. With cars,...