Outreach Efforts Have Reduced Tax-Foreclosures in Detroit, Officials Say
About half as many homes were tax-foreclosed in Detroit this year as in 2016, officials say. 12,552 houses...
Schuette Asked Whether Commission Can Add LGBT Protections
Jake Neher/WDET The Michigan Civil Rights Commission is asking state Attorney General Bill Schuette for a formal ruling on whether...
State Board Recommends Universities Start Study on Risks of Line 5 Pipeline
Enbridge The state pipeline safety board met for the first time Monday since it was revealed that Enbridge’s Line 5...
Mitten Walk: Grosse Pointe Man Hikes Across the State [MAP]
Courtesy of Betsy Fortuna Clem Fortuna is taking steps to end his summer in a pretty unique way: walking across...
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox Speaks in Detroit About DACA, Auto Industry
Jake Neher/WDET Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox has no shortage of grievances against President Trump's policy goals. And those grievances...
Did Vote Against Transit Doom Detroit’s Bid to Win Amazon HQ?
Jake Neher/WDET Detroit is one of many cities vying to become the home of Amazon’s second North American Headquarters. Detroit...
‘How’s Detroit Doing?’ — Reporters Discuss Tackling Simple Yet Thorny Question
Laura Weber Davis/WDET You’ll hear us at WDET talk a lot during our fall fundraiser about the value of not-for-profit...
Lions Look to Puncture New York Defense in Monday Night Showcase
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET The Detroit Lions take a turn on one of the NFL’s brightest stages tonight when the team travels...
State Pipeline Safety Board to Discuss Line 5 on Monday
Jake Neher/WDET A state board plans to review problems with Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 oil and gas pipeline at a...
After NPR Tiny Desk Concert, Tank and the Bangas Set Sights on Detroit
Photo by Gus Bennett courtesy of the artist. New Orleans band, Tank and the Bangas, has been gaining national momentum...
State Fairgrounds Coalition Demands Answers; Files Freedom of Information Requests
It’s been five years since the State of Michigan awarded development of the State Fairgrounds to Lansing-based Magic Plus, LLC. Now...
The Progressive Underground Show 231: FUNDRAISING EDITION
Getty Images On this episode of The Progressive Underground, we are joined by WDET's Amanda LeClaire as we interview internationally...