Are Disney Remakes of Classic Films Living Up to the Originals?
You’ve likely seen classics like "Dumbo," "Beauty and the Beast," the "Jungle Book," and "Aladdin." But have you seen the more...
Norwest Gallery of Art’s “Tinder Moments” Tackles Online Dating Underworld
LaToya Cross Traditional is not the modus operandi at Norwest Gallery of Art, located in the Grandmont-Rosedale neighborhood. As part of...
Local Duo Pato y Pato Swim Into Uncharted Electronic Music Waters
Kyle A. Miller Pato y Pato, an electronic duo, were “traditional” musicians before pivoting into a new, electronic style. Now, their...
Michigan Glass Project Returns for Eighth Year with Music, Art and Charity
Jeff DiMarco / Michigan Glass Project For Allison Key, glassblowing came as a skill she couldn’t shake. “My dad is...
What Residents in Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Hometown Think of Trump’s Tweets
President Trump has drawn sharp criticism for tweeting that certain progressive Congresswomen who have spoken out against the President's policies,...
How The Washington D.C. Lead Crisis Foreshadowed Flint
In 2004, the Washington Post reported that a change in water treatment chemicals at the Washington D.C. aqueduct four years...
CuriosiD: Holocaust Bones Find Resting Place in Massive Michigan Cemetery
CuriosiD is a regular series where listeners pose questions to the WDET staff, who then investigate the answers. See past posts here. Grosse Pointe...
Glass, Brass and BBQ Makes for Fest-Heavy Concert Weekend
Brian Rozman Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into...
Ready, Set, Crash? Flat Rock Speedway’s Night of School Bus Destruction
Shiraz Ahmed Chants fill the night air and the crowd is energized as they await Flat Rock Speedway’s Night of...
Remembering the Moon Landing: Apollo 11 Mission Hits 50th Anniversary
Annamarie Sysling/ WDET This week 50 years ago marked the first time an American astronaut stepped onto the moon. Were...
Highland Park Finds High Levels of Lead in Drinking Water, but Officials Caution Against Panic
Eleanore Catolico Correction appended, 4:47 pm, July 19, 2019: The original version of this post misstated the number of lead service lines...
Brilliant Detroit Converts Blight into Neighborhood Centers. See Its Latest Renovation
Brilliant Detroit Brilliant Detroit renovates abandoned homes in the city, then fills those homes with programs to create what it...