Community Forum on Bankruptcy Sparks Conversation and Criticism
Thursday marks one year since Detroit emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. In November, WDET and the...
Community Forum on Bankruptcy Sparks Conversation and Criticism
Thursday marks one year since Detroit emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. In November, WDET and the...
Expert says Bond Markets Leery After Detroit Bankruptcy
Detroit’s bankruptcy casts a long shadow over the Metro region. But what has it meant to the rest of the...
The Book That Put Auto Safety Up Front Turns 50
A book published in 1965 changed the auto industry and turned consumer advocate Ralph Nader into a household name. The book,...
Architects Lead Brush Park Redevelopment Project
Courtesy of Brush Park Development Company A development project in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood is moving forward, now that a team...
Early Days of Organized Crime in Detroit
A new book takes a look at the early years of 20th century Detroit and how organized crime developed. Stephen...
Corporate Stewardship of the Environment
Stephen takes a look at the trends in corporate stewardship related to conservations efforts. He speaks with Peter Seligmann; Founder...
Public Lighting Authority Looking to “Smart Grid” Technology
As Detroit approaches the one year anniversary of emerging from the nation’s largest-ever municipal bankruptcy, WDET is examining how the...
Detroit Metro on High Alert After Feds Issue Travel Warning
Officials at Detroit Metro Airport say they are taking extra precautions in the wake of the federal government issuing a...
Detroit Police Department: Underfunded, Understaffed
J. Carlisle Larsen It’s been nearly a year since Detroit emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. All...
Ford Steers Away from Takata Air Bags
The Ford Motor Company is joining a list of other automakers who say they will no longer use air bag...
Report: DPS Needs More Teachers and Better Pay
A coalition of people concerned about the Detroit Public School system is pushing Lansing to do more for Detroit’s crumbling...
Micro-Grants Awarded to Michigan Businesses
Officials with Eastern Market are helping 70 small businesses in Detroit receive funding through a micro-grant program. The Michigan Economic...