CuriosiD: What is the history behind the Belle Isle Boathouse?

WDET’s CuriosiD podcast answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...

The Metro: Belle Isle Conservancy’s efforts helping to improve the island this summer

Despite having one of its largest attractions closed for renovations, Belle Isle saw a 7% increase in visitors last year....

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s population growth; return of the Belle Isle giant slide and more

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover Detroit's population growth, the return of the giant slide on...

Belle Isle slide set to reopen this summer following safety improvements

The popular giant slide on Belle Isle is set to reopen this summer following necessary safety improvements after potential injuries...

Deadline approaching for proposals to save historic Belle Isle Boathouse

Preservationists are fighting to save the historic Belle Isle Boathouse in Detroit. The 40,000-square-foot building, constructed by the Detroit Boat...

Shiver on the River expo invites families to learn about Detroit’s environment

Friends of Detroit River are hosting the Shiver on the River Eco Fair Feb. 4 at the Dossin Great Lakes...

The Belle Isle giant slide is back after a bumpy start

After a bit of a bumpy start, a giant slide on Belle Isle was back in businesses over the weekend....

Federal funding for urban parks announced at Belle Isle

Federal officials were on Belle Isle Friday to announce new funding for urban parks. The U.S. Department of the Interior...

Detroit Evening Report, June 3, 2022: Judge declines to put former Detroit police chief on Republican primary ballot for Michigan governor

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. A judge has...

Michigan Department of Natural Resources planning shuttle service on Belle Isle

  Belle Isle is working on implementing a shuttle route to reduce traffic congestion on the island. The Michigan Department...

Penske on Grand Prix Controversy: Belle Isle “Never Looked Better”

  Editor's note: This post has been updated to reflect reporting from the 2018 Grand Prix contract negotiations and additional reporting...

Public Clashes over Future of Detroit Grand Prix

DETROIT (AP) — State officials are deciding whether to continue hosting the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle, a state...