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Concert poster promoting a Herbie Hancock concert at Strata Concert Gallery in Detroit.

CuriosiD: What happened to Detroit jazz venue Strata Concert Gallery?

Rob Reinhart June 27, 2024

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,...

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) celebrates with teammates Jameson Williams (9) and Jared Goff (16) after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

CuriosiD: Why do the Detroit Lions wear ‘Honolulu’ blue?

Pat Batcheller May 30, 2024

WDET’s CuriosiD series 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...

CuriosiD: Is the medicinal magic of Vernors a myth or reality?

Amanda LeClaire April 25, 2024

WDET’s CuriosiD series 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,...

The intersection of Mack Avenue and E. Outer Drive.

CuriosiD: What is the history of Outer Drive?

Pat Batcheller January 11, 2024

At one point Detroit had dozens of the white-clad slider spots, but now only about a dozen remain.

CuriosiD: What’s with all the white tile burger joints in metro Detroit?

Russ McNamara November 9, 2023

WDET’s CuriosiD series 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,...

Detroit Gentlemen Motorcycle Club, located on Detroit's west side, is among several active Black motorcycle groups in metro Detroit.

CuriosiD: What’s the story behind Black motorcycle clubs in Detroit?

Quinn Klinefelter October 12, 2023

WDET’s CuriosiD series 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,...

Researcher looks at an image of a cat holding a rabbit in its mouth. The image was taken in a Detroit park and is part of an ongoing research project on urban wildlife.

Yale researchers record urban wildlife in Detroit parks

Laura Herberg January 26, 2023

Dr. Nyeema C. Harris holds up a black and white image on her phone of a cat in the woods...

CuriosiD: Who made Detroit-style pizza first?

Claudia Brancart November 10, 2022

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

CuriosiD: Where does the name ‘Hamtramck’ come from?

Nargis Rahman September 8, 2022

The City of Hamtramck was named after Colonel Jean Francois Hamtramck. Is "Hamtramck" a French name? WDET’s CuriosiD series answers...

CuriosiD: What happened to the swimmobiles in Detroit?

Laura Herberg August 11, 2022

WDET's CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you...

Sign that reads "vote here, city clerk" with an american flag

Do you have questions about Michigan’s elections?

Laura Herberg August 9, 2022

Michigan's 2022 general election is coming up on Tuesday, November 8. The outcome of several key races will decide Michigan's...

What happened to the swimmobiles in Detroit?

Laura Herberg July 15, 2022

Update Aug. 11, 2022: We're no longer seeking swimmobile memories but if you want to hear a story we did...