Columnists Explore Eminem and Kid Rock as Icons of Metro Detroit Politics
Laura Weber-Davis/WDET Eminem's freestyle takedown of President Trump at the BET Awards is going viral this week. In the video, the...
Pieces of Motown Go on the Auction Block
Click on the audio link above to hear the head of the estate sale talk about the history of...
Eminem Creates Media “Storm” With Rap Attack on President Trump
Laura Weber-Davis/WDET Eminem's arrival on the music scene in 1999 was met with lots of shock and awe. This week, it...
Voter Voices: Residents Talk about How Detroit’s Doing [MAP]
Detroit elections matter to those who live and work in the city, and WDET wanted to hear what people had...
Wayne, Oakland Counties Sue Pharma Companies Over Opioid Epidemic
Wayne and Oakland Counties are filing a joint lawsuit against a dozen drug companies for their part in the nation’s...
Michigan Cities Say Fiscal Stability is Precariously Balanced
Local government officials across Michigan say managing community finances has been slightly easier this year compared to last. The information...
Interest in Historic Preservation Growing in Detroit
Demand for housing and retail space in Detroit is continuing to add jobs to the construction industry, especially in areas...
Detroit Candidate Forum Series Begins Thursday Night
Laura Weber-Davis/WDET It’s hard to believe we’re back in an election season, but there are some big elections right around the...
Charles H Wright Museum Hosts Thelonious Monk 100th Birthday in Detroit this Weekend
Library of Congress/William P. Gottlieb This weekend marks jazz legend Thelonious Monk’s 100th birthday. The pianist and composer made a...
What’s the Future of the Iran Nuclear Deal?
Jake Neher/WDET President Trump has said many times he thinks the Iran nuclear deal is bad for the United States....
Voter Guide: District 1 City Council Candidates and Voter Voices [VIDEO]
The Incumbent: James Tate The Challenger: Tamara Smith JAMES TATE Age: 42 Experience: Current Detroit City Councilman Education: Bachelor's degree in...
In The Groove With Soul Singer Mayer Hawthorne
Photo by Jake Michaels Ann Arbor born and raised DJ turned soul singer Mayer Hawthorne has become known for smooth...