Metro Events Guide: Laugh, dance and explore in Metro Detroit
This upcoming week is ripe with opportunities to unwind in the metro Detroit region, from swapping plants and gardening tips...
The Metro: The Detroit Kite Festival soars high above Belle Isle this summer
The Detroit Kite Festival returns to Belle Isle for its eighth year. The event takes place near the James Scott...
CuriosiD Extra: Belle Isle has long history of hosting koi
In the latest episode of CuriosiD, WDET’s Russ McNamara examined why so many fire stations in Detroit have koi ponds. Now...
The Metro: New book captures Detroit’s summer spirit and asks who its outdoor spaces were really built for
"Black Summers" - a book about growing up in the urban outdoors - is a compilation of writings from Detroiters....
Detroit Evening Report: Mike Duggan drops out of Michigan governor’s race
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has dropped out of the race to become Michigan’s next governor.Duggan wrote in a letter...
CuriosiD: Why is there a boat club and a yacht club on Belle Isle?
In this episode of CuriosiD, listener Max Spayde asks the question:Why is there a boat club and a yacht club on...
Belle Isle Casino reopens after much needed restoration
The Belle Isle Casino has reopened for the first time since 2023. The Belle Isle Conservancy and the Department of...
Detroit Evening Report: Gordie Howe Bridge toll announced
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says there will be a $5.75 toll for cars crossing the Gordie Howe International Bridge. That’s $4.25 cheaper...
The Metro: How to make the most of Michigan winter in 2026
Some people welcome winter in Michigan with open arms, while others watch the calendar until spring's warmth returns.One way to...
Detroit Evening Report: Hamtramck certifies mayoral win—for now
Hamtramck’s race for mayor is over—for now. The Wayne County Board of Canvassers has certified the results of this month’s...
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer urges Trump to reconsider new H1B visa cost
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she shared her concerns with President Trump about his new H1B visa policy which makes...
How will Belle Isle be affected if state budget falters?
An October 1 deadline looms for Michigan lawmakers to pass the state budget. Belle Isle Conservancy officials say proposed cuts and...
