NPR Investigation Into Police Shootings Includes Troubling Details from Detroit
Most police officers are never involved in a shooting during their careers, but according to a new investigative report by...
Tribute from Rory Gamble, UAW President
SUBMITTED BY: Rory L. Gamble, UAW President Whether it was in the plant or driving through Motown, one of the...
WDET’s Ismael Ahmed Receives globalFEST’s Pioneer Award
WDET's Ismael Ahmed has been honored with globalFEST's Pioneer Award in recognition for his work fusing the power of culture...
Zoning In On Rezoning Efforts in 48216 and 48209 SW Detroit Neighborhoods
Detroit City Council members are considering a proposal to rezone two neighborhoods of Southwest Detroit. The change would affect the...
Manipulated and Manufactured: A Veteran Journalist Talks Identifying “Fake News” and Gaining Trust
As humans, we love being “in the know” and sharing what we know -- or think we know. What has...
Despite Olive Branch from Whitmer, GOP Showing No Interest in Cooperation in 2021
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Republicans in the Legislature to work with her, and her third State of the State...
University of Michigan Study: Michigan’s ‘Pause to Save Lives’ Worked
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) “Pause to Save Lives” did exactly that...
If You Didn’t Understand What Happened With GameStop Last Week, You’re Not Alone
All eyes have been on the stock market after a group of users on a Reddit message board, WallStreetBets, sent...
Detroit City Council Member Requests Discrimination Training For Colleagues Following Accusations of Workplace Hostility
Detroit City Council Member Raquel Castañeda-López is calling for additional workplace harassment and discrimination training for her colleagues following WDET’s...
Celebrating 40 Years of Alicia Keys
Singer, songwriter, producer and philanthropist Alicia Keys celebrated her 40th birthday on January 25, 2021. Her illustrious career started from humble...
General Motors to End Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales in United States by 2035
General Motors plans to stop selling gas-powered vehicles in the U.S. in just 14 years' time, by 2035. The automaker says the move...
Detroit Documenter Says the Program Keeps Detroiters Well-Informed
Ada Nicole Smith Ada Nicole Smith is a native Detroiter who has been a part of the Detroit Documenters program...