From the White House to Your House

Q: What do your icy sidewalks have to do with the President of the United States? A: Maybe more than...

How a City Like Detroit Should View Economic Development into the Future

Sandra Svoboda Top-line economic growth does not ensure bottom-line prosperity. That's according to a new report from the Brookings Institution, which argues...

Judge Rhodes on Leading DPS

WDET spoke with Judge Rhodes about his appointment and what he hopes to accomplish as the "transition manager" at Detroit Public...

WDET’s Candidates Guide

Michigan's presidential Primary Election is Tuesday, March 8. Follow the links below to visit WDET's pages for each of the...

Wisconsin Town with Bad Water Wants 10 Million Gallons a Day From Lake Michigan

The water crisis in Flint is bringing to light the issues related to fresh water systems across the country, issues...

Professionals Consider Detroit as a Relocation Destination

A new survey shows Detroit is among the top 25 cities that Americans are considering for career re-location.  The study...

St. Clair River Beaches Will Be Safe to Swim This Summer

James/ Flickr The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is taking public comments on a plan to end beach closings on...

Flint City Council Demands for Full Powers to be Restored

cityofflint.com The Flint City Council is demanding Governor Rick Snyder restore all powers to the council. The members wrote a...

Congress Likely to Delay Approving Money for Flint

A proposal in Congress to provide funding for those suffering from water contamination in Flint faces some significant delays. Congress...

Detroit Lawmaker Introduces Marijuana Legalization Bill In Michigan Legislature

A Michigan lawmaker is introducing a bill that would make recreational use of marijuana legal. State Senator Coleman Young, II introduced the...

Donald Trump is Gaining Momentum, Whether Republicans Like it Or Not

Gage Skidmore (FLICKR-CC) With his win in last Tuesday's Nevada Republican Caucus and Friday’s endorsement from New Jersey Gov. Chris...

How Much Did Governor Snyder Know About The Flint Crisis, and When Did He Know?

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/ Public Domain How much did Governor Snyder know about the Flint water crisis, and when did...