Whitmer Settles Detroit Students’ “Right to Read” Suit
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has settled a lawsuit over conditions created in Detroit schools while under state control. "This settlement does not...
Capitol Gun Debate in Lansing Intensifies Climate
Between a Republican-led lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, armed protesters in the Capitol and violent rhetoric online, Michiganders might think there’s not a whole...
Poetry Takes on New Life in the Comics of Illustrator Julian Peters
Plough Books A fascination with Arthur Rimbaud, a French poet-turned-arms dealer, rekindled Julian Peters' love for drawing comics and then...
These Kraftwerk Tracks Changed Music — and Detroit — History
Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider died on April 30 at the age of 73. The group was one of the most...
How to Enjoy Detroit Parks Safely During COVID-19
The "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order imposed in early March and extended recently has left many Detroiters feeling anxious to...
Detroit Native, InsideOut Alum, Wins Pulitzer For Drama, “A Strange Loop”
A Detroit native was recently honored with a prestigious Pulitzer Prize. "I'm a Detroit boy for sure. I guess I'm...
WDET Wins Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Feature Reporting
RTDNA The Radio Television Digital News Association’s (RTDNA) Edward R. Murrow Awards are among the most prestigious in broadcast and...
WDET At Home: Start Your First Garden for Free
It's May in Michigan, which means novice and expert gardeners alike are exercising green thumbs across the state. And a global...
“They Don’t Make ‘Em Like Morris Hood”: Former State Senator Remembered
Former state Sen. Morris Hood III (D-Detroit) was a rare kind of lawmaker in Lansing, say friends and past colleagues....
Unemployment Crisis Could Drain Michigan’s $4.6 Billion Fund
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted almost every industry across the country and has generated unprecedented levels of unemployment. "It took...
Listen to Morris Hood III in 2013 Speech: “Take Advantage of Every Day That You Have.”
Morris Hood III died this week at the age of 54 from complications of COVID-19. "We are all running in...
Activists Push For Rent Cancellation and Electricity Shut-Off Moratorium During Crisis
More than 1 million unemployment claims have been filed in Michigan. That leaves housing activists worried about how out-of-work residents...