The Metro: WDET is ‘rooting’ itself in local environmental reporting with tree canopy project
WDET is embarking on a new project exploring the multifaceted relationship between trees and community health in Michigan. Amanda Le...
The Metro: WDET is ‘rooting’ itself in local environmental reporting with tree canopy project
WDET is embarking on a new project exploring the multifaceted relationship between trees and community health in Michigan. Amanda Le...
The Metro: Detroit’s Pope Francis Center leader reflects on late pontiff’s legacy
Caring for the poor and having mercy for the marginalized were values that played a central role in Pope Francis’...
The Metro: Detroit Reparations Task Force seeking input from residents for next report
The Detroit Reparations Task Force is looking for input from residents as they’re preparing its June report for city council....
The Metro: Black boys are attending college less
There are more women attending college in the U.S. than men, enrollment data shows. And more women have college degrees...
Detroit Evening Report: City leaders celebrate grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments
Community members gathered with local leaders this week to celebrate the grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments, a new $18...
Detroit Evening Report: City Council says new study disproves claims of systemic overassessments in Detroit
An independent study by the International Association of Assessing Officers has found that claims of systemic overassessments in Detroit are...
The Metro Events Guide: Earth Day celebrations, Punk Rock Prom + more
This week, we’ve got tons of opportunities for you to get outside and get your hands dirty in celebration of...
CuriosiD: What happens to old fire trucks in Detroit?
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, we answer...
The Metro: Legendary hip-hop producer J Dilla’s music still beating in Detroit
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit’s musical legacy has left an undeniable mark on the industry....
Detroit accepting applications for free tree planting
Detroit’s General Service Department is looking to increase the tree canopy across the city to improve citizens’ quality of life. The...
MI Local: Local punk bands crash WDET Studios with spotlights on Spring Stunr Fest + more
What a loud, fun, gnarly night! Several members from a wide array of local punk bands stopped by the studio...
The Metro: Cutting the ribbon on new affordable housing in Southwest Detroit
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. There are not enough affordable housing units in Detroit, but the...