Will Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Be Forced to Close Before They Can Get a License?
Jake Neher/WDET In December, the state will start accepting applications for medical marijuana shops to get licenses. But meanwhile, there’s...
John Lee Hooker To Be Inducted Into Detroit Sound Hall of Fame on 100th Birthday
National Park Service Tuesday marks what -- most historians believe -- would have been bluesman John Lee Hooker's 100th birthday. He's...
Is There Any End In Sight for the War in Afghanistan?
“Absent 9/11, Afghanistan would not be on the United States radar,” says Professor Trumbore. “And I think it’s a fair...
CuriosiD: What is the History of Detroit’s Times Square?
Chris Raab recalls having a conversation with his mom about the Detroit Times. He remembers seeing the now-defunct newspaper around...
The First Amendment and Hate Groups — Should They Be Free to Rally?
Courtesy of Dan Gottlieb White supremacist groups say they’re intent on holding more rallies and protests around the country. That’s...
Eclipse 101: How and Where to Watch [VIDEO]
Maybe you've heard about the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. Eclipses of the sun aren't uncommon. They usually happen...
This Detroit Locale is Giving Out Free Certified Eclipse Glasses Today
As of 11:30am today, the Detroit Public Library Main Branch is giving away free, certified solar eclipse glasses. Visitors can...
Craig Brown Band Set to Perform Free Show at Birmingham’s west elm store
On Thursday August 24th, WDET is bringing an electrified version of happy hour to downtown Birmingham’s west elm modern furniture...
Compensation for Wrongfully Convicted Shows Lawmaking is Just the First Step
Cheyna Roth/MPRN For the first time, people in Michigan who were wrongfully convicted are receiving compensation for their time in prison....
Why Doesn’t the Woodward Dream Cruise Come South of 8 Mile?
It’s a simple question with a complicated answer that ranges from the history of cruising culture in metro Detroit as...
What’s Really in the Water Along Lakes St. Clair and Erie
Researchers are looking for citizen scientists to help collect water samples along the southern Ontario coast tomorrow (8/19). It’s part...