Detroit think tank leader says next mayor must grow city’s middle class
This year marks a time of transition in the city of Detroit. Voters will elect a new leader of the...
The ‘Airbnb of Churches’ is bringing its headquarters to downtown Detroit
Church Space, the startup known as the “Airbnb for churches,” is establishing a new headquarters in Detroit.Church Space helps congregations...
DER Weekends: WDET’s Shustho series explores how language access affects health care for Bangladeshi women
On this episode of Detroit Evening Report Weekends, we listen to the first story in WDET reporter Nargis Rahman's series...
Detroit Evening Report: Belle Isle gathering aims to combat violence against Black women
A gathering on the Belle Isle Bridge this weekend is aimed at combatting violence against Black women.Subscribe to the Detroit...
Michigan special elections: What metro Detroiters should know before May 6
Communities across Michigan — including several in metro Detroit — will be holding special elections on Tuesday, May 6, for...
Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit offering summer safety tips for Safe Kids Month
Experts say nearly half of all child injury deaths happen during the summer months. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on...
Detroit Evening Report: State treasurer announces $2.5M in grants for distressed cities
The state treasurer on Wednesday announced $2.5 million in grants for Michigan cities, villages or townships with severe economic problems.Subscribe...
The Metro: New MOCAD installation tells the human story behind gun violence statistics
Almost 700 people a week died of gun violence in 2018 across the U.S., and that number has only gone...
The Metro: Detroit youth organization Teen HYPE celebrating 21 years of supporting teens
Detroit youth organization Teen HYPE is celebrating its 21st year supporting local teens. The youth development program, founded in 2004,...
The Metro: What Detroit’s next mayor should run on
For the first time since he won the role 12 years ago, Mayor Mike Duggan will not be on the...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit ranks among worst in nation for particle pollution, report finds
Detroit has some of the worst air quality in the nation, according to a report released Wednesday by the American...
The Metro: Detroit Public Library is ready to help in many ways
If you go to the library to borrow a book, you are just scratching the surface of all the tools...