Lauren Myers

1 week ago | wdet.org | Tia Graham |Lauren Myers

7 Mile and Livernois is home to Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion and has been for many years. Thriving businesses line the streetscape with an array of shops, restaurants and art galleries — most of them Black-owned. Detroit artist Tiff Massey shines a spotlight on this culturally rich neighborhood with her latest exhibit “7 Mile + Livernois” — which has been on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts for the past year. Massey is the youngest artist to have a solo exhibit on display at the DIA.

1 week ago | wdet.org | Lauren Myers |Sam Corey

For the first time in over a decade, Mayor Mike Duggan will not be on the ballot for Detroit mayor. The longtime Democrat announced in December that he’ll instead be campaigning (as an independent) for Michigan governor — opening up a competitive field of candidates vying to fill his shoes. That includes former Detroit police Chief James Craig, Detroit Councilmember Fred Durhal, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield, former nonprofit CEO Saunteel Jenkins and attorney Todd Perkins.

1 week ago | wdet.org | Lauren Myers |Tia Graham

No matter who you are, being a parent is a tough job. There’s no one definitive playbook for how to best love and guide your kids. And mothers are frequently the ones to care and nurture us, to keep us in line when it matters and to expose us to different people and places. The former U.S. Surgeon General said last year that parental stress is a significant public health issue. But we know that, in addition to the challenges, there are a lot of joys that come with motherhood.

1 week ago | wdet.org | Lauren Myers |Cary Junior II |Tia Graham

Americans are struggling to find affordable places to live. With the cost of living, gas and groceries going up, Detroit it is no exception. According to a report from the Detroit Justice Center, Detroit is behind in supplying affordable homes to residents. Still, this is an issue city leaders have tried to address. For the better part of a decade, officials have invested millions of dollars into affordable housing projects. But the city is still unable to keep up with demand.

1 month ago | wdet.org | Jack Filbrandt |Lauren Myers

Eyes are glued to the NCAA’s March Madness, but there’s a different kind of March Madness going on in local government across Wayne County.  Cities are wrapping up budget sessions and preparing for fiscal year 2025-26. Outlier Media, Bridge Detroit and Detroit Documenters have teamed up to cover all of the city’s 46 budget sessions in Detroit.  Metro Producer Jack Filbrandt spoke with Documenters Coordinator Noah Kincade and BridgeDetroit Reporter Kayleigh Lickliter.