Ali Al Arithy Was Told He Would Never Be Able to Read English. Now, He Teaches The Language
From the live stage in Detroit to earbuds everywhere, WDET presents Season 3 of the Twisted Storytellers Podcast. This season explores the real-life...
Should Democrats Be Happy Over Supreme Court Gerrymandering Ruling?
Jake Neher/WDET Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court closed the door on lawsuits over partisan gerrymandering. The controversial decision effectively...
Oakland County Removes Question About Criminal Record From Job Applications
Starting Aug. 1, Oakland County will no longer ask most job applicants whether they've ever been arrested or convicted of a...
Glynn Washington, Satori Shakoor, Shannon Cason on the Power of Storytelling
Jake Neher/WDET "Let me tell you a story." Are there any more powerful words in the English language than these...
Ann Arbor Musician Overcomes Fears to Forge Collaborations for Ambitious Psych-Rock Album
Musician Ben Freedman is the one constant member of a fluid cast of contributors that make up Vision Explored, an...
Local Arts and Music Festival Resurrects Detroit’s Jazz History at the Vanity Ballroom
Cruise down East Jefferson and “entertainment mecca” doesn’t quickly come to mind. Sure, restaurant options are popping up and folks...
Allye Gaietto Performs Live at WDET
Singer/songwriter Allye Gaietto knew she wanted to play piano before she even went to kindergarten. Her soulful ballads and melodic...
Detroit Leaders Advocate to Stop Violence Against Transgender Women of Color
Detroit lawmakers and transgender victim advocates gathered this week to confront violence against transgender women of color. The group hosted...
Metro Detroit Concerts: Motown at The Whitney, Those Hounds, Best Exes, ‘Godzilla’ Live
Brian Rozman Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into...
Detroit Journos, Politicos Recap First Democratic Presidential Debate
Jake Neher/WDET The pool of Democratic candidates vying for a 2020 presidential run is big — so big in fact,...
Rocket Mortgage Classic Brings PGA To Detroit For First Time
Some of the world's top golfers are in Detroit for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. It's the first PGA Tour event ever held...
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Heads Up Task Force on Women in Sports
Jake Neher/WDET It would be hard not to get excited about the success that’s unfolding during the U.S. women’s soccer...