The Metro: Detroit saxophonist composing songs inspired by city parks

A new project is combining sounds and storytelling – rooted in Detroit’s parks and neighborhoods.  The Joyce Foundation, in collaboration...

The Metro: New exhibit at The Wright honors writer and activist James Baldwin

If James Baldwin were alive today, he would have been celebrating his 100th birthday. To honor his legacy, Detroit artist...

Created Equal: The risks and benefits of aging in place

Many older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. But aging in place requires careful consideration and...

Detroit Evening Report: Faith leaders protest ‘police brutality’ against pro-Palestinian students on WSU campus

More than two dozen faith leaders gathered at Wayne State University on Monday to pray and to protest what they...

The Metro: Funding boost to help Joe Louis Greenway connect Detroit communities

The Joe Louis Greenway will soon be wrapping its way around Detroit. Once complete, the project will stretch 29 miles...

Live on WDET: Infinite River

Born out of cosmic vibes, indie-space-pop foundations and a rock and roll legacy, Detroit's Infinite River creates a rich, layered...

The Metro: Curtain opens on Michigan Stage summer theater

No matter the form, storytelling can bring people together in one space to experience collective emotions. Happiness, sadness, fear, you...

Detroit Evening Report: Bills to combat housing discrimination heading to Whitmer

Landlords would be barred from discriminating against tenants or prospective tenants who use housing vouchers or some other type of...

Pro-Palestinian students, faculty share concerns at virtual WSU Board of Governors meeting

The Wayne State University Board of Governors met virtually Wednesday night — less than a month after university police removed...

Detroit Evening Report: First WSU Board of Governors meeting since encampment moved online

Wayne State University Board of Governors has moved its Wednesday meeting online.  It is the first virtual BOG meeting since...

The Metro: Wayne County Executive Warren Evans wants to end SMART bus opt-outs

Among the tri-county area in metro Detroit, Wayne County is the only one that allows its communities to opt out...

Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State to host listening sessions for students to engage with university leaders after encampment raid

Wayne State University’s Office of Multicultural Student Engagement says it will host four hybrid listening sessions for students to engage...