From South London to Detroit: Jordan Rakei Talks Motown Influences Ahead of El Club Show

Jordan Rakei is a singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who has become a key cog in South London’s jazz and neo-soul scenes ever...

How to Apply to Serve on Michigan’s New Redistricting Commission

Applicants to Michigan's new Independent Redistricting Commission will have the chance to be a part of Michigan history – and redraw...

An Earthquake, an Orphanage and a Family: Mitch Albom Talks New Book ‘Finding Chika’

Jay Tafilowski Detroit Free Press columnist, radio host, author and philanthropist Mitch Albom has operated an orphanage in Haiti for...

New University of Michigan Research Center in Detroit Bets on Keeping Talent in State

Laura Weber-Davis, WDET University of Michigan alum and Manhattan real estate developer Stephen Ross is betting on Detroit, and Dan...

In City Council Election, Highland Park Bets on Better Representation to Heal Divisions

Highland Park This article was updated 11:16 a.m. 11/5/2019 Highland Park, Mich., like most municipalities in Wayne County, has had all...

Jax Anderson On Growing Up Religious, ‘Real Love,’ and Opening For T-Pain

Jax Anderson has been singing since she was a kid, but it wasn't always the kind of genre-bending pop that...

Two of Detroit’s Finest Chefs Join Forces to Open “Pernoi”

The meaning of Pernoi is "for us". Chef Takashi Yagihashi captivated Metro Detroit diners when he opened Tribute in 1996, then...

Southwest Detroit Time Bank Lets People Trade Favors

Have you ever heard the old adage, "time is money”? For the last decade, an organization based in Southwest Detroit...

Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander Comes to Detroit for DSO Performance. Wait, What?

You probably know him as George Costanza from Seinfeld. But, you might not know that Jason Alexander built his career...

Milo Minute: Mihajloween, Kind Beast, Extra Arms

Photo via Trevor Naud Welcome to “Milo Minute,” the 60 seconds (or thereabouts) you need to find a local show...

Flint’s First Poet Laureate On The Power of Literary Arts: “Flint Is Rising, Don’t Count Us Out”

When is the last time you sat down and wrote a poem, a story or a letter just for fun?...

Fall Back With Our Fall Playlist

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday which means days will get darker an hour earlier as we trudge towards the shortest day of...