Michigan Supreme Court Suspends Decertification of Proposal P, Allowing Detroit Charter Question on August Ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court is ordering the Court of Appeals to rush a hearing on the validity of Detroit’s Proposal...
Michigan’s Top Environmental Regulator Defends New PFAS Standards, Line 5 Permits
Michigan's top environmental regulator is defending Michigan’s new standards for PFAS contamination in water. Those chemicals are linked to serious health...
Rep. Andy Levin Joins Push to Give Student Athletes Ability to Become School Employees and Unionize
The National Collegiate Athletic Association generates billions of dollars for the schools in their organization. It is an industry that...
Tittabawassee River Dams Will Be Rebuilt, But Who Pays Remains Controversial
What used to be a lake in front of Pete Deliso’s house is now a barren expanse of dirt and brush....
New COVID-19 Memorial Mural Unveiled in Detroit
Detroit’s second council district unveiled a COVID-19 memorial mural this week. The artwork is located at 55 W. Seven Mile...
AAPI Stories: How an Adoptee’s Search for His Birth Mom Fueled His Advocacy for Equality
This month, WDET is amplifying the diverse stories of our local Asian American and Pacific Islander community, sharing the joys...
The Enduring Legacy of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”
Fifty years ago, Marvin Gaye released the album What's Going On. The seminal album addresses injustice, war, racism and drug abuse and...
Confidential Tipline for Students to Report Guns, Mental Health Crises Sees Big Drop in 2020
The state’s confidential OK2SAY hotline for students received fewer tips last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a...
Detroit Charter Revision Commission Files Emergency Appeal to Keep Proposal P on August Ballot
The Detroit Charter Revision Commission is filing dual emergency appeals to push Proposal P forward to voters on August 3 after...
Some Companies Have Done Better Than Others Keeping Racial Justice Pledges
Last year, after the murder of George Floyd, 251 American companies vowed to combat systemic racism within their own organizations....
City of Detroit Seeks Members for New Climate Equity Advisory Council
The City of Detroit is seeking applicants for its new Climate Equity Advisory Council. The deadline to apply is 11:59...
Off-Road Vehicle Trails and Parks Are Fueling Economic Development in Michigan
Tim Jagielo/WDET GROVELAND TWP. -- Bryce Portt's Jeep is dramatically stuck on what might be the steepest part of Mt....