The Metro: ‘The most magnificent public utility.’ Libraries are making a comeback
Almost 70 years after National Library Week was founded, the amount of time we spend reading something pales in comparison...
The Metro: ‘The most magnificent public utility.’ Libraries are making a comeback
Almost 70 years after National Library Week was founded, the amount of time we spend reading something pales in comparison...
GOP governor candidate Tom Leonard says Michigan needs a Detroit Lions-esque turnaround
Michigan elects a new governor this year and WDET is talking to the candidates vying to replace term-limited Democrat Gretchen...
The Metro: The college education gap between suburban and Detroit students is big. This is how we close it.
Getting a college degree in Detroit has never been easy. More than half of all children in Detroit live below...
Detroit Evening Report: Sheffield’s State of the City address prioritizes affordability, bringing business to city
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield gave her first state of the city address last night at Mumford High School. She announced...
Detroit Regional Chamber sounds alarm, calls for bipartisan plan to fix economy
A new report from the Detroit Regional Chamber is ringing the alarm with warnings that the house is on fire.The...
Congressman Thanedar talks record, issues heading into midterm election
Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar is running for re-election. He represents the 13th Congressional District which encompasses much of Detroit as...
Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS launches health screening for firefighters
The state health department is rolling out an effort to screen firefighters for health issues stemming from their line of...
Hadiyah Ahmad says late husband Imam Nadir Ahmad cared deeply about education
February is Black History Month and WDET’s Detroit Evening Report collected stories from listeners for the Black History Listening Project.Hadiyah...
Detroit Evening Report: Sheffield appoints first Senior Director of Youth and Education
Mayor Sheffield is focusing on the well-being of children in Detroit with a new leadership team. During a press conference...
Governor candidates present school funding plans at education forum
Candidates for Governor of Michigan gathered on Friday for a forum with the Michigan Education Association. The forum covered topics...
The Metro: The plan to fix Michigan’s teacher shortage
Most everyone wants students to have good teachers. But how do we adequately prepare educators, and keep them in the...
Detroit Evening Report: MSU report says Michigan’s teaching shortage is on-going
A new report says Michigan is losing teachers about as fast as it's gaining them. Researchers at Michigan State University say nearly eight thousand...