The Metro: New exhibit tells history of Jewish community living in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood
Detroit's Black Bottom community has received a lot of attention over the past year — in part because of the...
In The Groove: New music from Mount Kimbie, Bel Cobain, Reyna Tropical and more (May 7, 2024)
Today, we’ve got a real grab bag of new music and deep cuts. First, let’s focus on the fresh —...
VP Kamala Harris touts domestic EV initiatives in Detroit
With the economy a key issue in the ongoing presidential campaigns and Michigan an electoral swing state, the major party...
Visions: Spotlighting 1970s jazz featuring Ronnie Foster, Azymuth and more
This week on Visions, I feature more ‘70s jazz, including Ronnie Foster, Azymuth and Kenny Wheeler. Plus, hear newer releases...
Detroit Evening Report: EPA invests in solar for low-income families; Detroit seeks feedback for oral history project and more
On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the recent $156 million EPA investment in solar rooftops for...
Created Equal: Is local banking the key to economic prosperity?
Over the years, local banks have been absorbed by larger institutions and are less prevalent than they once were. Oscar...
The Metro: Author highlights diversity, sense of community in Dearborn with book of short stories
The city of Dearborn — sandwiched between Detroit, Inkster and Downriver — is a major cultural hub for Arab Americans...
In The Groove: Kamasi Washington unleashes a masterpiece ahead of his Detroit show (May 6, 2024)
It’s only May and there’s no doubt Kamasi Washington has released one of the best albums of the year with...
WDET receives 11 MAB awards, including best newscast and musical programming
Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET picked up 11 Michigan Association of Broadcasters' 2023 Broadcast Excellence Awards during a ceremony on...
The New Music Show: Spotlighting Detroit DJ Charles Trees and more
This week on The New Music Show, I focus on Detroit producer and DJ, Charles Trees, who's celebrating the one-year anniversary...
Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge presiding over Donald Trump's hush money trial fined him $1,000 on Monday for violating his gag...
VP Kamala Harris to highlight administration’s economic achievements in Detroit today
Vice President Kamala Harris is on a nationwide “Economic Opportunity Tour” designed to showcase the effects of the Biden Administration’s...
