Responding in the Age of Trump: “We Can Use Outrage, We Shouldn’t Let Outrage Use Us”

Jake Neher/WDET President Trump described an American city last week as a “disgusting, rodent infested mess.”  That city was Baltimore....

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Presidential Bid, First Debate Appearance in Detroit

Before the next round of Democratic candidate debates kick off tonight in Detroit at the Fox Theatre, Detroit Today host Stephen...

Highland Park Water: We Answered All Your Questions about Lead Detection in Drinking Supply

Jake Neher/WDET Nine homes in Highland Park tested for elevated leads of lead in their drinking water earlier this month.   Many...

Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan is celebrating its 50th anniversary.  The Pontiac-based non-profit takes furniture donations and then offers...

Lansing is the Only City in Michigan to Replace Every Lead Service Line. Here’s How It Happened

Jake Neher/WDET Even as the disastrous water crisis in Flint was unfolding, there was a city in Michigan that was...

Cory Booker Ahead of Detroit Debates: “Next Leader of This Country Must Be One Who Can Heal”

senate.gov As we get closer to the second round of Democratic debates — which will take place right here in...

For 7th Annual Sidewalk Festival, Old Redford Becomes Street Art Utopia

The Grand River and Lahser intersection will experience a massive takeover as 40 artists across dance, music, art, storytelling and theater take...

New Book Explores the History of Jazz in Detroit

A new book from former Detroit Free Press Arts reporter and critic Mark Stryker looks into the history of jazz in Detroit....

Otis Williams, the Last Original Temptation, on Storied Band, Broadway Play

Detroit is known for the Motown Sound. But among all the music stars launched by Berry Gordy’s label, there are...

Deadbeat Beat Perform Live in Studio A, Previewing New Album ‘How Far’

Deadbeat Beat are a Detroit-based pop trio comprised of Alex Glendening on lead vocals and guitar, Maria Nuccilli on drums...

New Film Highlights the Path to White Supremacy

A new film explores white supremacy and the path taken to seek redemption and renewal. In "Skin," from husband-and-wife producers...

How to Prevent the Next Flint

Behind every crisis, there's a canary in the coal mine calling out a warning.  For the Flint Water Crisis, that...