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| Motown Museum to pause public tours for a year for final phase of expansion | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:05:00 | |
The Motown Museum announced this week that it will pause tours of the Detroit institution for one year so that it can finish a multi-million dollar expansion project. The museum will temporarily stop public tours on Oct. 1. Other operations at the site — such as the retail store — will remain open, and Rocket Plaza will continue to hold performances and other activities. The final stage of the $75 million dollar project includes the construction of a new building and installation of exhibits. The museum — located at the site of the original Motown studios — opened in 1985. Other headlines for Wednesday, June 18, 2025:
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| High school aviation program restored to original airport site | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:05:25 | |
Davis Aerospace High School returns to airport campus with expanded aviation training
Davis Aerospace Technical High School is returning to its original home at the Coleman A. Young International Airport—a move that will once again give students access to the runway and hands-on aviation training. The school, which offers free aviation courses including drone certification and pilot licensing, was relocated in 2013 while the city was under state management. Since then, students have been unable to obtain federal certification in aviation mechanics due to lack of airport access. Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti says the move is meant to correct a decision made under emergency management. “We’ve gone about reforming the school district,” Vitti says. “Sometimes everyone’s quick to get rid of everything and say nothing worked in the past, and this was the complete opposite of that. This was about bringing something back that absolutely made sense and should have never been taken away from the district and the city.” The airport’s three-level terminal will be converted into the school’s new campus, which is scheduled to open in fall 2026. The relocation is expected to allow the high school to expand its enrollment to 200 students. Principal Michelle Davis says this year, nine students passed their FAA drone certification course, and four passed the written portion of the private pilot’s license test. With the move, those students will be able to fly next year—something the school hasn’t been able to offer since 2013. The relocation will cost nearly $15 million, with funding split between the school district and the state. Detroit mayoral candidates clash over jobs, housing at debateAffordable housing and job creation were at the forefront of a spirited Detroit mayoral debate held Monday night at Wayne State University. About half of the candidates running for the city’s top office took part in the event. City Council President Mary Sheffield said Detroit must find ways to use downtown investment to lift up neighborhoods across the city. Reverend Solomon Kinloch Jr. pledged to lead both his congregation and the city if elected mayor, while former Detroit Police Chief James Craig described himself as a “proven leader.” But the most pointed moment of the evening came during closing remarks from former City Council President Saunteel Jenkins, who targeted each of her rivals with sharp criticism: “More guns in schools… locking up our kids… Craig is your guy. If you want a part-time mayor who’s working two full-time jobs… Kinloch is ready. If you want a mayor who shows up on Instagram but doesn’t show up for meetings… follow Mary. Thank you.” The crowd responded audibly before Craig replied: “Gloves are off now!” Kinloch pushed back in his final statement, saying: “Detroit cannot build up by tearing others down.” District 5 voters invited to meet City Council candidates at Eastern MarketBridgeDetroit is hosting a Meet the Candidates event this Wednesday at Eastern Market for residents of Detroit’s District 5. All seven candidates running to replace City Council President Mary Sheffield are expected to attend. The event offers voters a chance to ask questions, hear directly from the candidates, and enjoy a meal—Greek food will be served. District 5 residents are encouraged to bring their curiosity and their appetite. Attendees are asked to RSVP in advance. Event Details The Detroit Public Library is celebrating Juneteenth all week long with family-friendly events at branches across the city. At the Main Library on Woodward Avenue, the annual Juneteenth Celebration takes place Wednesday and will feature special guests from the Midwest Invitational Rodeo. Visitors can enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, lawn games, arts and crafts, face painting, line dancing, and more. The event also marks the kickoff of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Other highlights this week include:
To explore the full schedule of events, visit detroitlibrary.org. | |||
| Dems want to expand Michigan civil rights act to cover antisemitism | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:04:26 | |
A group of Democratic state lawmakers is calling for an expansion of Michigan’s civil rights law to specifically include protections against antisemitism. Plus, former University of Michigan president Santa Ono left Ann Arbor expecting to become the president of the University of Florida. However, that's not going to happen, as the board that oversees the sunshine state's public universities rejected Ono's appointment. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Detroit home values rise for ninth straight year | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:04:46 | |
Home values in the city increased an average of 19% in 2024, with 99% of neighborhoods seeing an increase compared to the previous year, according to the mayor's office. Plus, the 67th annual Detroit Boat Show will open at Huntington Place on Saturday, Feb. 1 and run through Feb. 8. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Detroit coalition spreads word on tax credits; Fred Durhal III running for mayor + more | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:05:14 | |
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a Detroit coalition's efforts to spread the word about tax credits available to residents; Detroit Councilman Fred Durhal III announcing he's running for mayor and more. | |||
| Activists, leaders share resources for immigrants; Gary Peters won't seek reelection + more | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:05:02 | |
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover local activist groups' efforts to share resources for immigrants amid the Trump administration's mass deportation effort; U.S. Sen. Gary Peters' announcement that he won't seek reelection next year and more. | |||
| Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:05:32 | |
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives. Plus, the Arab American Civil Rights League is warning immigrants in metro Detroit to keep papers with them showing how long they have been in the U.S., amid Trump's deportation orders. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Whitmer announces $79.3M in capital for small businesses | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:04:48 | |
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a nearly $80 million expansion of funding for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Michigan; upcoming financial literacy workshops in Detroit and Dearborn, and more. | |||
| Michigan EV industry responds to Trump policy changes | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:04:47 | |
While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week, there is still optimism about the industry’s future in Michigan. More than $27 billion is being poured into some 60 EV manufacturing and battery projects in the state, edging out even Georgia, with $26.6 billion, according to Atlas Public Policy, indicating that the birthplace of the modern auto industry continues to be central to its present and future. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Dearborn officials report significant decrease in major crime | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:04:20 | |
The city of Dearborn announced this week a significant decrease in major crime in 2024. Plus, two new housing projects are coming to Detroit’s Grandmont Rosedale Neighborhood. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Benson running for governor; Detroit housing values rise and more | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:04:47 | |
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's announcement she is running for governor; rising home values in Detroit; school closures amid frigid temperatures and more. | |||
| Biden pardons the late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, others | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:04:18 | |
On his last day in office, President Joe Biden posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s. Biden has set the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued, the Associated Press reports. Plus, Detroit Councilmember Fred Durhal announced Tuesday that he will make a special announcement next week about his intention to run for mayor. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| New program aims to help Detroiters gain ownership of family homes | 17 Jan 2025 | 00:04:54 | |
This week the city of Detroit announced a new initiative to help residents gain clean ownership of property passed down to them from family members without a formal will or estate plan. Plus, the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions will face No. 6 seed Washington Commanders at Ford Field Saturday night. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Michigan families, caregivers prepare for possible Medicaid cuts | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:04:25 | |
Experts say Medicaid cuts passed by the U.S. House could result in millions of people losing health care — including more than 700,000 people in Michigan. Michigan resident Janae Wouldfolk says the cuts would change her life. A union liaison for AFSCME Local 140 who has worked at the Detroit Medical Center for 27 years, Wouldfolk cares for her 74-year-old mother and 19-year-old disabled son, Shemar. On today’s episode of the Detroit Evening Report, she spoke with WDET’s Sascha Raiyn about her concerns. Other headlines for Tuesday, June 3, 2025:
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| Nessel taking steps to protect DACA recipients in Michigan | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:04:43 | |
Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel says Michigan is one of 14 states taking legal action to protect health insurance access for Dreamers from potential court challenges. Plus, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services published a plan this week to improve its foster care system in Michigan. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Former Detroit Council President Saunteel Jenkins announces bid for mayor | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:04:50 | |
Former Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins announced her plans to run for mayor of Detroit this week. Plus, the city of Detroit has been awarded another $13 million in grants to support construction of the Joe Louis Greenway. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson eyes state's top job | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:05:04 | |
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson — an early favorite to enter the race to become Michigan’s next governor — says she is considering a run for the state's top position but right now is spending time talking with voters. Plus, the Centers for Disease Control says flu activity is high in Michigan, but less than 25% of state residents have gotten the flu vaccine. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| State program aims to improve mental health services for Medicaid, Medicare patients | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:05:27 | |
Michigan is working to streamline behavioral health care for Medicaid and Medicare patients with mental health or substance use disorders. Plus, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents about possible parking scams around the Detroit Auto Show. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| City announces road closures, free transportation during Detroit Auto Show | 10 Jan 2025 | 00:05:40 | |
The city of Detroit is providing convenient parking, free transportation and more for the 2025 Detroit Auto Show, taking place now through Jan. 20. Plus, after a stellar performance against the Minnesota Vikings for the final game of the regular season, the Detroit Lions are 15-2, No. 1 in the division, No. 1 in the NFC conference and No. 1 in the hearts of passionate Detroit Lions fans. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Duggan announces two more neighborhoods for city's solar initiative | 10 Jan 2025 | 00:04:08 | |
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on Wednesday announced two more east side neighborhoods as finalists for phase two of the city's Solar Neighborhood project. Plus, Pages Bookshop in Detroit’s historic North Rosedale Park is closing its doors after a decade. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Detroit receives nearly $350M for flood recovery; National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter + more | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:04:10 | |
The city of Detroit has been granted $346 million in Community Development Block Grants for federal disaster recovery. Plus, the funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on Thursday, and President Joe Biden has declared it a National Day of Mourning. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Detroit police make arrest in hit-and-run that killed off-duty officer | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:04:42 | |
Detroit police have arrested a man suspected of causing a hit-and-run crash that killed an off-duty officer on Sunday. Plus, Hart Plaza's grand staircase is under construction with support from $2.4 million in funding from the Biden Administration's American Rescue Plan Act. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Surgeon General seeks cancer warning label for alcohol | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:04:45 | |
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy put out an advisory last week about the link between cancer and alcohol use — which he suggests should be clearly labeled on alcoholic products. Plus, Detroit police have arrested the driver who struck and killed an off-duty officer Sunday morning. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Detroit celebrates a historic drop in violent crime | 03 Jan 2025 | 00:05:29 | |
Today on the Detroit Evening Report, Detroit saw a major drop in crime in 2024. Plus, the Detroit Lions have a HUGE game on Sunday. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Detroit Fire to launch nurse triage program in 2026 | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:04:19 | |
In this episode of The Detroit Evening Report, we highlight the Detroit Fire Department’s new Nurse Navigation program, a luxury hotel coming to Michigan Central Station, and the latest closure in the Bobcat Bonnie’s restaurant chain. Detroit Fire plans nurse triage program to ease ambulance demandThe Detroit Fire Department hopes its new “Nurse Navigation” program will help reduce response times. Instead of dispatching an ambulance for minor calls, a third-party service would connect those calls to certified nurses via telehealth. The department handled 158,000 medical runs last year, with 40% classified as Code Threes — less serious calls. Fire Commissioner Charles Simms says the program would help free up ambulances to respond to higher-priority emergencies. “If we have, you know, 40 ambulances out there per day, but a large majority are responding to Code Threes, they may not be readily available for Code Ones and Code Twos. This program will allow them to be ready to respond to just Code Ones and Twos.” Simms explains that Code One and Two calls are more severe, life-threatening emergencies like chest pain or cardiac arrest. A Code Three call might be something like a sprained ankle or knee pain. A dispatcher would connect Code Three calls to a nurse, who would guide the patient through their options. “That dedicated nurse will talk to the patient to determine whether they need telehealth care, can manage with self-care, or should go to urgent care — and guide them through that process.” Nurses would also help arrange appointments with primary care physicians and could even order free transportation. City Council approved $650,000 to launch the Nurse Navigation program. Simms says they’re still looking for a third-party provider, and the program is expected to launch in early 2026. Luxury hotel coming to Michigan Central Station in 2027Luxury hospitality brand NoMad will open a hotel inside Michigan Central Station in 2027. The hotel will have 180 rooms and occupy the top five floors of the building. It will include 30 suites, a wellness facility, a restaurant, and a bar. Brand officials say they plan to showcase local artists and makers throughout the hotel and guest rooms. Ford Motor Co. led the restoration of the train station after it sat empty for 30 years. Company officials say the hotel is the next vital step in the redevelopment. Bobcat Bonnie’s closes Ferndale locationFerndale restaurant Bobcat Bonnie’s closed its doors today. It’s the latest shutdown for the small chain. In March, Bobcat Bonnie’s closed its Corktown location after 10 years in business. Other locations in Wyandotte, Ypsilanti, Clinton Township, and Grand Rapids have also closed over the past year. Plans to open a Kalamazoo location have been scrapped. The Ferndale location will sell all its furniture, dishware, art, and other items on Tuesday, June 3. Lansing is now the chain’s only remaining location. | |||
| Michigan unemployment rates rose in November | 02 Jan 2025 | 00:04:15 | |
Regional jobless rates in the state ranged from 3.6 to 6.5 percent in November, according to data collected by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Plus, a fire safety webinar series, a short film collection about Gaza showing in Hamtramck, new winter attractions and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Highland Park's 'Mama Shu' talks Avalon Village, Hood Camp | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:05:16 | |
Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we look back on WDET reporter Bre’Anna Tinsley’s conversation with Mama Shu — the founder and CEO of Avalon Village — about a summer program she started called “Hood Camp.” Plus, holiday activities in metro Detroit that continue through the new year. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Nonprofits reclaiming outdoor spaces for people of color; family-friendly New Year's celebrations | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:05:16 | |
Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we revisit an interview from The Metro with Antonio Cosme, co-founder of the nonprofit Black to the Land; and Andrea Di Cresce, program coordinator of Our Global Youth, about their organizations' work to increase access to the outdoors for Black and brown people in Detroit. Plus, we round up some family-friendly Noon Year's Eve celebrations in the area. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Revisiting the Hamtramck Historical Museum's first exhibit of Bengali arts and culture | 27 Dec 2024 | 00:05:11 | |
Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we hear some of WDET reporter Nargis Rahman’s interview with fiber artist and educator Fatema Haque, who helped realize the first exhibit of Bengali arts and culture at the Hamtramck Historical Museum. Plus, Detroit History Tours and The Detroit History Club are offering a variety of holiday tours this weekend. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Detroit artist Supercoolwicked on latest work at U-M Museum of Art | 26 Dec 2024 | 00:05:30 | |
This week on the Detroit Evening Report, we revisit a conversation with Detroit artist Supercoolwicked about her latest work at the University of Michigan's Museum of Art. Plus, Detroit Kwanzaa celebrations you won't want to miss. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| AAA teams with navigation apps to reduce roadside deaths in Michigan | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:04:23 | |
AAA has integrated its roadside service with two popular navigation apps, Waze and Google Maps, to alert drivers when they're approaching an auto club tow truck. Plus, the Michigan Muslim Community Council will continue its “Days of Ihsan” campaign on Dec. 25, partnering with local organizations to hand out holiday gifts and food to over 300 low-income Detroit families. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Dearborn selects Winter Aglow honorees; Detroit launches fire safety series + more | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:03:51 | |
The city of Dearborn has chosen 51 homes as honorees of the Dearborn Beautiful Commission's winter outdoor decorating recognition program, Winter Aglow. Plus, the Detroit Fire Department is launching a monthly webinar series on fire prevention and safety. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Michigan House adjourns early; Detroit's new director of transit + more | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:05:12 | |
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Thursday's fizzled session in the Michigan House after GOP lawmakers walked out; Detroit’s new executive director of transit and more. | |||
| Detroit unveils final designs for first 3 solar neighborhoods | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:04:18 | |
Detroit unveiled the final designs for the first three Solar Neighborhoods on Thursday. Plus, Detroit now has its very first rage room — called the Damage Zone — where people can destroy objects as a means of therapy for releasing pent-up anger or frustration. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Wayne County eliminates $27M in medical debt for 46,000 residents | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:04:45 | |
Wayne County announced today that it has eliminated $27 million in outstanding medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents. Plus, a new national poll from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital released this week analyzed parents' views on disciplining young children, with more than a quarter of the parents surveyed admitting they'd threatened their children with no holiday gifts. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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| DER Weekends: WDET’s Shustho series explores how mental health barriers affect Bangladeshi women | 31 May 2025 | 00:18:26 | |
On this episode of Detroit Evening Report Weekends, we listen to the last story in WDET reporter Nargis Rahman’s series Shustho. The four-part series explores the barriers Bangladeshi women face in accessing high-quality health care, and efforts to bridge those gaps. Michigan is home to the third largest population of Bangladeshis in the U.S., most living in the metro Detroit area. In this story, we discuss how Bangladeshi mental health care workers are working toward breaking the stigma and filling the gap for more counselors in the Bangladeshi community. | |||
| Marathon refinery workers end 3-month strike with new 7-year agreement | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:04:06 | |
The UAW strike has gotten much bigger. Plus, several family-friendly activities are available around Detroit this weekend. Those stories and more on today’s Detroit Evening Report. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Nonprofit Rising Voices urges support for 'Teach MI History' bills | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:05:01 | |
The nonprofit Rising Voices is urging the public to advocate for the "Teach MI History" bill package introduced this month in the Michigan Senate. Plus, Detroit Music Hall is getting ready to host A Magical Motown Christmas on Friday, Dec. 20. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Michigan Senate passes 'ghost gun' bills; Detroit offers warming centers + more | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:04:04 | |
The Michigan Senate has passed a bill that bans the sales and possession of “ghost guns.” Plus, where to find warming centers in the city of Detroit. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Detroit getting its own Michelin Green Guide to highlight cultural attractions | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:04:18 | |
Visit Detroit published Detroit's first Michelin Green Guide this week, highlighting the city's top cultural attractions. Plus, the city of Detroit declared a cold weather health emergency this week and opened warming centers throughout the city. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Mary Sheffield enters 2025 Detroit mayoral race | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:05:15 | |
City Council President Mary Sheffield is throwing her name into next year’s Detroit mayoral race, she announced Tuesday. Plus, Detroiters should prepare for the return of winter weather this week. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Detroit Council President Mary Sheffield to announce political future | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:04:29 | |
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield is expected to announce her political future at a union hall in Corktown Tuesday night. Plus, the Kemeny Recreation Center is hosting a training session on Saturday, Dec. 14, for those interested in learning more about autism. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Syrian Americans in Dearborn celebrate fall of Bashar al-Assad | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:03:17 | |
Several Syrian Americans gathered in Dearborn on Sunday to celebrate the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Plus, Detroit residents are invited to learn about the development progress of the 22-acre Rogell Park site at a community meeting on Wednesday. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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| Detroit on track to 'shatter' last year's violent crime reduction rates in CVI zones | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:06:09 | |
Detroit officials announced this week that all six Community Violence Intervention (CVI) zones in the city reported significant reductions in violent crime — all exceeding the average citywide reduction rates and some, by significant margins. Plus, Noel Night festivities are taking over Midtown on Saturday. Make sure to stop by WDET studios for tours of the station, a hot cup of cocoa or coffee and more! Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| State bills protecting indigenous students' rights move forward; Highland Park tree lighting + more | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:04:19 | |
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a bill package moving forward in the state legislature that would protect Indigenous students' rights to wear tribal regalia to graduation ceremonies; the upcoming deadline to apply for Detroit Neighborhood Beautification grants and more. | |||
| Duggan announces gubernatorial run; Belle Isle Conservatory reopens + more | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:04:22 | |
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover today's announcement by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan that he will run for governor of Michigan in 2026; the highly anticipated reopening of the Belle Isle Conservatory in Detroit, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Whitmer focuses on Michigan’s future at Mackinac conference | 30 May 2025 | 00:03:47 | |
Whitmer outlines top goals before leaving office
The 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference is coming to an end, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer is outlining her top priorities before leaving office. Securing a semiconductor plant by the end of 2026, she says, would help Michigan stay competitive in the age of artificial intelligence. Whitmer added that it would also make Michigan an economic magnet — one she imagines could help grow the state’s population. She said she’ll be seeking federal support to make it happen. Tackling childhood literacy is another priority. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only a quarter of Michigan’s 4th graders can read at a proficient level. And of course, the “fix the damn roads” governor emphasized the need for a sustainable, long-term plan to fund road repairs. Whitmer stressed that while challenges remain, bipartisanship is still possible. Ferndale kicks off Pride Month celebrationsJune is right around the corner, which means Pride Month is almost here — and Ferndale Pride is kicking things off on May 31. According to organizers, the event strives to support and uplift all LGBTQ+ communities. Expect live musical performances, drag shows, food, a variety of vendors, and a kids’ area. For more information, visit ferndalepride.com. Free sound bowl meditation on the riverfrontMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while the month is wrapping up, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting a Sound Bowl Meditation Workshop on June 5. It’ll take place at Gabriel Richard Park and introduce attendees to basic techniques and the science behind sound healing. Best of all — it’s free, which is the perfect price for peace of mind. Just bring a yoga mat or blanket. For more information, visit detroitriverfront.org. | |||
| MI House Speaker Joe Tate tests the waters for possible Detroit mayoral run | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:04:42 | |
Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) has formed an exploratory committee to run for mayor of Detroit next year. Plus, some Michigan lawmakers are trying to get a bill package aimed at water affordability passed before the end of the year. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| Hundreds trained in Mental Health First Aid through WSU Nursing program | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:05:11 | |
The Wayne State College of Nursing has trained about 600 individuals in Mental Health First Aid protocols through a $1.5 million grant. Plus, a bill introduced in the state House would require commercial health insurance plans to cover long-term treatment for brain injuries from diseases, strokes, and falls. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org. | |||
| State legislators introduce bills to require inclusive history lessons in schools | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:04:21 | |
Democratic state senators introduced two bills on Tuesday that would require Michigan schools to teach more inclusive history lessons. Plus, the Detroit Fire Department is planning to install 5,000 smoke alarms in city homes over the next year. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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