The Tradition of Tamales
As thousands of Metro Detroiters prepare their holiday feasts, dinner tables in many homes wouldn't be complete without tamales. The...
Stephen Henderson’s Christmas Playlist
WDET Every year, Detroit Today Host Stephen Henderson makes a jazz-inspired holiday soundtrack, which includes artists ranging from Ray Charles to...
Schools Have More Options Under Updated “Zero Tolerance” Discipline Law
Jake Neher/WDET Michigan’s zero-tolerance policy for schools is getting what some are calling a “common sense” update. Gov. Rick Snyder...
Gov. Snyder Signs Wolf Hunting Legislation
Scott Flaherty, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wolves are back on the list of huntable game in Michigan. But don’t...
A Festivus Miracle! Detroit Today Holds 2016 Airing Of Grievances
Jake Neher/WDET Festivus 2016 is upon us. It’s the holiday Frank Costanza made up to replace all the negative aspects of...
Metro Detroit’s Jewish, Muslim Communities Come Together To Volunteer On Christmas
JCRC/AJC On Christmas Day, Detroit-area Jews and Muslims will come together to volunteer in place of Christians celebrating the holiday. Mitzvah...
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has selected WDET as part of the #NewsMatch campaign
WDET has an exciting announcement! The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has selected WDET to receive a $25,000...
Before Detroit, Portland Makes Investment In “20-Minute Neighborhoods”
Next year, Detroit will invest $1.6 million towards “20-minute neighborhoods”. It’s an attempt to revitalize some of the city’s commercial corridors...
Gov. Rick Snyder Says Flint Investigation Will Not Lead To His Resignation
Jake Neher/WDET There's been a flood of news coming out of Michigan throughout the fall, and it's spilling into the...
Why Do We Have An Electoral College?
U.S. Gov This week the electoral college officially elected businessman Donald Trump as the next president of the United States....
Milwaukee Ave Renamed to Stevie Wonder Avenue
Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Milwaukee Avenue in Detroit has been renamed Stevie Wonder Avenue in honor of the Motown legend. Wonder...
Rep. Debbie Dingell Preparing For Political Fights In 2017
Laura Weber Davis/WDET The year 2016 was a long one in the political sphere. A seemingly never-ending presidential campaign delivered...