CuriosiD: Why Doesn’t Detroit Have A Subway Or Elevated Rail?
Aug. 22, 2016
City leaders talked about it for years, but it never materialized.
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CuriosiD
Have a question about the Detroit region or the people who live here? Anything you’ve always wondered about, found strange or downright confusing that you would like WDET to answer?
Meet CuriosiD - a series for the inquisitive. You ask the questions and our news team helps you find answers.
Recent Posts
CuriosiD: Who Chooses Detroit’s “Tax-Free” Renaissance Zones?
Aug. 11, 2016
Listener Paul wants to know - who chooses Detroit’s Renaissance Zones and what criteria do they use?
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CuriosiD: What’s the Origin of the Boston Cooler?
July 25, 2016
Why do Detroiters call Vernors ginger ale and vanilla ice cream a Boston Cooler?
CuriosiD: Did Detroit Ever Have A ‘Gayborhood’?
July 11, 2016
A listener wonders if Detroit ever had a gay neighborhood.
CuriosiD: Why Does a Private Company Own a Major U.S. Border Crossing?
June 20, 2016
Finding why Bridge spanning U.S.-Canada border is in private hands: A tale of piles of cash and fears of terrorism.
CuriosiD: What’s Up With All These Pheasants?
June 6, 2016
Listener Jenni wants to know how pheasants can survive in Detroit and where they came from. And we go on a hunt for one.
CuriosiD: What’s the Story Behind the NBC Building in Midtown Detroit?
May 23, 2016
An historic building in a low profile corner of Midtown is reborn to attract students and health workers.
CuriosiD: What Are Water Towers Used for Today?
May 9, 2016
Listener Carl Prunkard wants to know what’s up with water towers.
CuriosiD: Why Do Police “Shoot to Kill”?
April 21, 2016
To answer a listener’s question about police shooting protocols, WDET heads to the gun range.
CuriosiD: Why isn’t there a Taco Bell downtown?
Jan. 4, 2016
What franchisees look at when deciding on a fast food location. And what it means when they pick your part of town.
