Committee testimony begins for Michigan Voting Rights Act bills
Committee testimony on Michigan bills to create a State Voting Rights Act is expected to continue this week. That’s after...
A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war
Commencement ceremonies are being held at colleges and universities across the U.S. As many campuses have been roiled by protests over...
Detroit Evening Report: State receives over $60M from EPA to replace lead water pipes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has allotted $61.9 million to the state of Michigan for lead water service line removal...
The Metro: Cinco de Mayo history and celebrations in Southwest Detroit
This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, a day that commemorates a significant event in Mexican history. On May 5, 1862,...
In The Groove: The wonderfully weird world of George Clinton cameos and a deep new music Friday (May 3, 2024)
There are a lot of new releases to pay attention to for this new music Friday on In The Groove,...
Alternate Take: Hear Pachyman, La Comitiva, a Gilles Peterson spotlight and more
This week on Alternate Take, we blur the lines between jazz, acid-jazz, underground and electronic sounds, highlighting music that iconic...
MichMash: How will Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign affect the 2024 presidential election?
Third party candidates notoriously draw votes away from either Republicans or Democrats, but which voters will Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
FORCE Detroit working to empower young people through city’s ShotStoppers program
A Detroit community organization claims it’s helped eliminate about three-quarters of the shootings in one of the most violent areas...
The Boulevard: Hear world premieres from Huey Mnemonic, LADYMONIX and Patrice Scott
This week on The Boulevard, I drop the world premiere of new tracks from Huey Mnemonic, LADYMONIX and Patrice Scott....
Chatfield pleads not guilty to corruption charges
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife were in court Thursday to plead not guilty to embezzlement. In...
The Metro Events Guide: Celebrating Detroit’s international influence on music, urban planning and more
Detroiters already know that we have the best music, but it’s always nice when the world recognizes it too. One...
In The Groove: Radio legend Gilles Peterson brings Detroit residency to Spot Lite
Legendary radio broadcaster, DJ and cultural curator Gilles Peterson is hosting a residency this week at Spot Lite Detroit. Gilles...