Local Election Highlights Include Marijuana Losses, Ranked Choice Voting
Voters in many communities across Michigan went to the polls on Tuesday. Incumbents in a number of communities held on...
Senator Gary Peters On Impeachment, Climate Change, and Michigan Politics
The impeachment inquiry into President Trump is commanding headlines and consuming national politics. While the turmoil in Washington consumes the discourse,...
Michigan House Approves Legislation to Help Residents Clear Criminal Records
Michigan lawmakers have approved legislation that would make it easier for people to clear their criminal records. Expungement will apply...
Center Line Voters Choose Delikta, Reid for Council
A 23-year-old technician is the newest member of Center Line's city council. Aaron Delikta topped a slate of four candidates...
Fouts Wins Fourth Term as Warren Mayor; More Election Results
Warren voters re-elected Mayor Jim Fouts on Nov. 5, giving him a fourth term in office. Unofficial results from the...
“Rehab Addict” Nicole Curtis Is Secretly Building Houses in Detroit
Ahead of her scheduled talk at this year's edition of TEDxDetroit, home renovation expert Nicole Curtis — best known for...
Author Steve Luxenberg On Racial Strife from Plessy v. Ferguson To Modern Detroit
Jake Neher/WDET Author and hometown Detroiter Steve Luxenberg is back in town promoting his book "Separate," which explores the human stories behind the...
Have You Voted? Detroit Today Breaks Down Local Elections
It’s Election Day, and although this is a year without state or federal contests, many people across the state are going...
Czech Sound Artist Brings Her Bohemian Cristal Instrument to Detroit
Meta Stange As a child, Czech sound artist and songwriter Lenka Morávková loved the sound of breaking glass. Once she discovered its artistic...
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...