The Metro Events Guide: Draft Day celebrations to check out in Detroit this weekend

There are endless options for what to do in Detroit this weekend as the NFL Draft comes to town for...

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

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 Metro: Local rabbi reflects on traditions of Passover holiday

Passover, one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar, began for many Michigan families on Monday evening.  The...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit area ranked among worst cities in the nation for annual pollution, report shows

Metro Detroit has some of the worst air particle pollution in the country, according to a new report released Wednesday...

Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS to issue maternal health quality payments to hospitals

Some hospitals working to improve care to pregnant women will begin getting money from the state this fall. The Michigan...

The Metro: ShotStopper program creating community change in Detroit

For a long time, Detroit has had a bad rap for being a violent place.   The homicide rate peaked in...

Detroit Evening Report: New report highlights health care disparities for Michigan’s Black residents

Michigan isn’t providing fair and equal health care services to all races, according to a new report from the nonprofit...

Facing accusations of liberal bias, NPR vows reflection

Calling National Public Radio a "liberal" news source is nothing new. From the reserved, contemplative delivery of its hosts; to...

The Metro Events Guide: Earth Day, Record Store Day and Champions Day in Detroit

This weekend is full of celebrations in metro Detroit — Record Store Day, Earth Day and City of Champions Day...

Mayor Duggan talks NFL Draft, crime reduction and affordable housing at State of the City

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his 11th State of the City address Wednesday night. Speaking at the Dexter Avenue Baptist...

Created Equal: The pros and cons of buying a home on a land contract in Detroit

A new research paper says that rather than helping poor people buy houses, land contracts — individual purchase agreements between...

Detroit Evening Report: U-M study reveals major rise in home values for Detroit’s Black homeowners

A new study by the University of Michigan shows Detroit’s Black homeowners gained $2.8 billion in home value between 2014...