‘On The Table’ Looks To Improve Lives of Young People

Laura Weber-Davis/WDET In just a couple of days, many people throughout the southeast Michigan region will gather around tables to...

Lake Erie Algae Bloom Reaches Mouth of Detroit River

Scientists monitoring the algae bloom in western Lake Erie say scum from the toxic growth is spreading from the shores...

Teachers Union Says Company Sent A Spy

The Michigan chapter of the American Federation of Teachers secured an emergency restraining order Friday against a company it accuses of...

Upper Peninsula Town Gets $60K Grant for Pollution Study

A town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula will receive a $60,000 state grant for a pollution investigation at a manufacturing site....

Free Book Exchanges Coming to Detroit Police Precincts

Police in Detroit want to help children in the city read more often.  The police department is partnering with the national...

Beyond Balkanization

In the latest Framed by WDET feature, Detroit-based storyteller Rob St. Mary and photographer Doug Coombe take a look at various metro...

Whole Foods says Some Customer Payment Info Compromised

Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Officials with the Whole Foods grocery store chain say customers who eat or drink at certain of its...

‘Gilbert Bills’ Highlight Importance of Following the Money in Michigan Politics

Jake Neher/WDET Developers in Michigan who build on undesirable land are getting big tax breaks. That’s after lawmakers and Gov....

It’s Been a Week of Big Sports-Related Stories in the News

Gus Navarro/WDET It's been a busy week in the world of sports. Rick Pitino, Louisville men's basketball coach, was fired amidst the...

Evans, Duggan Call State Police Chief’s Facebook Post ‘Breach of Public Trust’

Jake Neher/WDET This week, the director of the Michigan State Police made waves when she shared a meme on Facebook that called...

Almanac Tracks Farming Trends and More [VIDEO]

Photo by Noah Buscher on Unsplash America's farmers are getting a little more diverse. About 90 percent of all farm...

Michigan Farms Do More With Less [DATA]

Farming is big business in Michigan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the market value of farm products sold statewide totaled...