Detroit’s Entertainment Commission Appoints Asia Hamilton, Owner of Norwest Gallery of Art

As Detroit continues to strengthen its arts and culture scene and work toward becoming a cultivating hub for artists and...

Sam’s Jams Takes Over Tonight

Tonight I’m taking over the WDET 101.9FM airwaves from 12am-2am for a special Sam’s Jams. I’m doing an all vinyl set, hour...

Trump Impeachment: Watch EU Ambassador Sondland, Career and Political Appointees Testify Live

The U.S. House of Representatives is holding open hearings in its impeachment inquiry into President Trump. All hearings will be...

Expert Says Big Themes of Presidential Impeachments: “Treason, Bribery and High Crimes and Misdemeanors”

“It’s very intimidating.” Those were the words of former US ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch as she testified in front...

Livonia’s First Female Mayor Sees Her Election Win As Continuation of 2018’s Pink Wave

Local elections around Metro Detroit earlier this month had significant outcomes in several cities. One of those cities is Livonia,...

Doubt Looms Large Over Detroit Demolitions, as City Council Weighs Blight Bond Proposal

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan made a big pitch to the city this fall: If residents vote “YES” on a $250-million...

Eastpointe’s New Mayor Monique Owens Wants All Voices At Table

The city of Eastpointe has elected its first African American Mayor. Monique Owens assumes the position after serving on Eastpointe's...

Jazz Saxophonist Marcus Elliot ‘Broken Seeds’ Bear Big Ideas, Emotions

Marcus Elliot sat down with WDET's Sam Beaubien to discuss his latest album "Broken Seeds Vol. 1."  The album features...

Bonnie Raitt, Slide Guitar Master, Singer and Songwriter, Turns 70

Bonnie Raitt released her debut album when she was 21 covering the music of Blues legends, Robert Johnson and Mississippi...

Historic Center Line Church, Known for its Radical Design, Could be Closed or Sold

Organ music floats over the congregation gathered for a recent Sunday mass at Center Line’s St. Clement Catholic Church. Parishioner...

With Her Latest Album, Detroit’s Audra Kubat Reaches Into New Sonic Territory

Audra Kubat Detroit musician Audra Kubat has enthralled audiences with her live performances for more than 20 years. Her critically-acclaimed...

This Vintage Fire Truck Explains Why Center Line is Surrounded by Warren

Center Line is a 1.7-square-mile city entirely surrounded by the city of Warren – Michigan’s third largest city as of...