Michigan Opera Theatre Founder Dies
A musician credited with using opera to help revitalize the city of Detroit has died. Many say 83-year-old David DiChiera...
What’s the Deal With These Scooters — And Who Are They For?
Andy DiDorosi You may have heard about, seen, or even ridden on one of the many electric-powered scooters that have...
Anita Hill, #MeToo, Alaska Politics: The Intangibles Roiling Kavanaugh’s Confirmation
Liam James Doyle/NPR Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court has gone from virtual slam dunk for Republicans to a...
“Love, Gilda” Brings Gilda Radner Home to Detroit
Detroit Film Theatre Click on the audio player to listen. CultureShift airs weekdays at 12 p.m. This weekend, the Detroit...
Cuba Comes to Detroit: Cuban-Inspired Restaurant Set to Open in Downtown
Via Facebook Click on the audio player to listen. CultureShift airs weekdays at 12 p.m. Downtown Detroit seems to be...
REVIEW: Michael Moore’s New Documentary, ‘Fahrenheit 11/9’ Lacks Singular Focus
Click the audio player to listen. CultureShift airs weekdays at 12 p.m. Filmmaker Michael Moore’s latest documentary is out in theatres....
Should We Dramatically Change Voter Access Laws In Michigan?
Rick Pluta/MPRN This fall every voter in Michigan will be asked a handful of ballot questions that could change a...
University of Michigan Nurses Hope Work Stoppage Threat Revives Comatose Contract Talks
Labor leaders of a union representing 5,700 nurses in the University of Michigan health system say they are still waiting...
Meet the Fi2W/WDET Detroit Food Journalism Fellows
WDET, Detroit’s Public Radio Station and Feet in 2 Worlds, an award-winning website and journalism training project, have teamed up...
John Dingell Being Treated for Apparent Heart Attack
Former Michigan Congressman John Dingell, the longest-serving member in the history of Congress, has been hospitalized for what’s being described...
Will Labor Dispute Indefinitely Delay Major Freeway Projects in Metro Detroit?
Jake Neher/WDET A labor dispute has halted more than 150 road construction projects in Michigan. That includes major freeway repairs...
Are Michigan Republicans in Trouble in November Election?
Jake Neher/WDET The first polling looking at Michigan's general election after the August primaries doesn't look good for Republican candidates...