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2 weeks ago | 
wdet.org | Lauren Myers |Sam Corey
Many arts organizations are in a vulnerable position right now. That’s in part because the Trump administration has started canceling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants and has called for the elimination of the agency. That means something to tons of organizations here in Michigan. In 2024, the NEA granted more than $3 million to arts organizations in the state.
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2 weeks ago | 
wdet.org | Tia Graham |Sam Corey |Lauren Myers
Many arts organizations are in a vulnerable position right now. That’s in part because the Trump administration has started canceling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants and has called for the elimination of the agency. That means something to tons of organizations here in Michigan. In 2024, the NEA granted more than $3 million to arts organizations in the state.
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2 weeks ago | 
wdet.org | Lauren Myers |Robyn Vincent |Sam Corey |Tia Graham
Jalen Rose is probably best known for what he’s done on the basketball court. He was one of the leaders of the University of Michigan’s Fab Five basketball team in the ’90s, and then went on to play for various teams in the NBA before becoming a broadcaster. But in addition to his many accolades in sports, Rose has been an advocate for educational equity — giving back to the city he grew up and started his career in.
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3 weeks ago | 
wdet.org | Lauren Myers |Tia Graham
We’re just over a week away from Movement, Detroit’s annual electronic music festival. The event draws techno lovers from across the globe for three days of music, dancing, and for many people — heavy partying.
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3 weeks ago | 
wdet.org | Lauren Myers |Sam Corey
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In Wayne County, one of the foremost organizations trying to ease residents’ mental health burdens is the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN). Last year, DWIHN began offering mobile mental health crisis services 24/7 to support residents facing mental health crises. The organization also expanded its mobile crisis unit services to children.
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3 weeks ago | 
wdet.org | Lauren Myers |Sam Corey
Uncertainty. That’s the word that economists are using to describe the U.S. economy lately. It’s also the theme of an upcoming small business event. The 11th annual Small Business Workshop, hosted by Michigan marketing consulting firm The LEE Group, will explore “strategies for resilience” in the face of economic uncertainty. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday at the Corner Ballpark, and cover topics like the latest tariffs and how they are impacting small businesses.
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3 weeks ago | 
wdet.org | Lauren Myers |Jack Filbrandt
The Detroit Documenters attend a range of public meetings and document what leaders and community members are saying. Their work helps us understand how government agencies, boards and commissions work — including Detroit’s Board of Police Commissioners. It oversees the Detroit Police Department for the community. It’s also in charge of approving promotions. Earlier this month, two commissioners voted against the promotion of an officer. It’s something that rarely happens.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
