Midland Flooding: What Went Wrong

Catastrophic flooding has forced thousands to evacuate their homes in Mid-Michigan. “Many, many neighborhoods under water, many, many businesses destroyed."...

How to Support Everyone’s Mental Health Needs During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has proven to have profound impacts on the mental health of communities across the world. "The problem...

This Detroit Print Shop’s Story Shows How Black Businesses Rely on Each Other

Elizabeth Mays is a third generation legacy business owner and CEO of MAYS Multimedia, a printer for obituaries and memorial programs. She...

Aging Dam Infrastructure Is A Billion-Dollar Problem

The dam failures that have inundated Midland and surrounding communities with water are the latest example in a growing problem...

COVID-19 Adds Anxiety, Fear For HIV-Positive Patients

The COVID-19 pandemic has added a layer of fear for those managing pre-existing conditions in Michigan. "If you look at the...

Michigan Gardening Stores Open For Business, But With Added Precautions

Nurseries and garden stores are on a short-list of businesses currently allowed to operate in the state. As more and...

Michigan Sec. of State to Mail Absentee Ballot Applications Ahead of Fall Elections

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Tuesday that absentee ballot applications will be mailed to all 7.7 million registered voters in...

Pandemic Worsens Detroit’s Housing Crisis, Affecting Tenants and Landlords

Detroit was already facing a housing crisis prior to the coronavirus pandemic, which has only compounded underlying housing issues. "We're...

BridgeDetroit, Local News Startup, Wants You to Set the Agenda

A new Detroit-based journalism project launched this week with the aim of giving Detroiters more power over their news coverage....

Federal Appeals Court Vacates “Right to Literacy” Ruling

A federal court that asserted students in Detroit have a right to a basic education has reversed that decision. The...

WDET At Home: Cooking Like A Pro During COVID-19

Michigan may be at-home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean you can't have world class cuisine.  Chef James...

MSU College of Music Loans Digital Pianos As Students Face Hardship

Michigan State University College of Music is partnering with Grand Rapids-based West Michigan Piano to loan MSU students digital pianos during the COVID-19...