Former WDET News Director Frank Joyce Remembers 1980s Detroit

WDET is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2019. That’s seven decades of independent journalism, inclusive conversations and insights into the culture of...

Detroit Month of Design Revisits the ‘80s with Ecce Pomo, a Post-Modern Pop-up Shop

Joe Posch is keen on theme-based business, specifically the pop-up shop concept. In 2009, he opened Hugh, a“six-month tribute to...

Researchers to Gather to Discuss Science of Hallucinogens

Psychedelics have reemerged into scientific studies over the past decade. Substances like psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, and ketamine have become promising therapeutic drugs for mental...

Celebrate Detroit’s Country Music Scene at the Crofoot in Pontiac

Dan John Miller is well-known around Detroit's local music scene for his long career in country-influenced ensembles like Goober &...

Can Governor Ban Flavored Vaping Products Without Lawmakers? Attorney General Says Yes

WDET Digital Supporters of the vaping industry in Michigan are threatening legal action over a plan to ban flavored vaping...

On Anniversary of 9/11, Sen. Gary Peters Says Biggest Threat is Now Domestic Terrorism

It’s been 18 years since the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil in the history of our nation. Now, almost...

Michigan Already Seeing Manufacturing Recession, Says Rep. Andy Levin

Members of Congress are back in Washington D.C. this week after their summer break. There are plenty of pressing issues to...

A Harvard Public Health Expert Weighs In On Gun Violence

Last week, Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon announced that the company would stop selling certain types of guns and ammunition. Part...

Marianne Williamson: “It is a mistake to try to win this election based on anger against Trump”

Her message is spiritually-driven, and it’s very different than the mainstream political rhetoric we are all used to these days....

Detroit Celebrates Brazilian Culture and Food on Sept. 14

The third annual Brazilian Day Street Festival Michigan is happening on Saturday, Sept. 14 on Detroit's east side. Founder and...

Detroit v. Mercedes? The Copyright Case that Could Affect Public Art Globally

It’s a court case out of Detroit that has the art world at-large paying attention. Earlier this year in March,...

Wayne County Prosecutors to Review 300 Cases Involving Claims of Innocence

Editor's note: This post and headline has been updated to include more information on what the Wayne County Commission will...