University of Detroit Mercy Hosts Symposium on Race, Class and Environmental Justice
The intersection of environmental justice, race and class has permeated the public discourse in Michigan after a range of environmental...
Michigan Craft Beverage Council Investing In Climate Change, Hard Cider Research
The Michigan Craft Beverage Council announced 14 projects will receive $400,000 research funding. The money will go towards understanding several...
Metro Detroiters Sound Off on DIA Millage Ahead of Michigan Primary
Next week on your Michigan primary ballot, will you vote yes or no on a millage renewal for the Detroit...
The DIA Millage Is Up For Renewal. Here’s What Students, Seniors Who Benefit Think.
On a February morning, sixth graders from Berkley’s Anderson Middle School have come in to the Detroit Institute of Arts...
Gaming Michigan’s Presidential Primary With Latino USA Host Maria Hinojosa
Jake Neher/WDET Super Tuesday was marked by a wave of endorsements from former presidential candidates, a surprise surge for Vice...
Do You Lie About Your Address to Get Cheaper Car Insurance?
Detroit residents pay the highest rates for auto insurance in the country. But some residents have realized that they can make...
General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant Retooling for Electric Vehicle Production
Production of the Chevrolet Impala was supposed to be the last hoorah for General Motors' Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant. While the end...
Duggan Exploring Options to Help Over-Assessed Homeowners in Detroit
Mayor Mike Duggan says the city is working hard to make Detroit a more equitable place, focusing not only on attracting...
How the Wall Street Roller Coaster Affects Your Finances
It's been a wild roller coaster ride on Wall Street this past week. Last week saw one of the biggest...
Office of Sustainability Launches Detroit Energy Challenge to Prompt Energy Efficiency
There's a new incentive to improve the energy efficiency of commercial and city structures. Detroit's Office of Sustainability recently launched...
For Ex-Offenders, Housing is a Bigger Hurdle Than Employment
Housing, particularly “affordable housing” has been a hot topic in communities across Michigan. Formerly incarcerated people, or “Returning Citizens” as they...
Presidential Candidates Continue to Jockey for Black Voters’ Support
The South Carolina primary and Pete Buttigieg's subsequent exit from the presidential race underscored the important role that black voters play...