Nov 20 United Auto Workers president steps down as GM sues rival over union bribery By Tom Krisher, Associated Press United Auto Workers President Gary Jones abruptly resigned Wednesday, capping a tumultuous day that saw union leaders move to oust him and General Motors accusing rival Fiat Chrysler in a lawsuit of bribing union officials to get more favorable contract… Continue reading
Nov 20 GM sues Fiat Chrysler over union bribes By Tom Krisher, Associated Press The lawsuit alleges that Fiat Chrysler corrupted the bargaining process with the UAW in the 2009, 2011 and 2015 union contracts to gain advantages over General Motors. Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch 3:09 This nonprofit has a sweet plan for reclaiming vacant Detroit lots By Mary Ellen Geist Detroit is known for the rhythms of Motown and the hum of automobile manufacturing plants. Now, one nonprofit is adding a new sound to this urban landscape: the buzzing of bees. Special correspondent Mary Ellen Geist reports on the efforts… Continue watching
Nov 11 Vaping-related lung transplant performed at Detroit hospital By Corey Williams, Associated Press The team of medical experts that performed the procedure believes it is "the first double lung transplant in the world for a patient whose lungs were irreparably damaged from vaping," the health system said in a news release Monday. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 3:47 This Detroit bead museum honors an African legacy while modeling revitalization By Mary Ellen Geist Detroit is home to an unusual museum that draws on African history and customs, filling an entire city block with installations and sculptures. The MBAD African Bead Museum also allows visitors hands-on experiences -- and acts as a stabilizing force… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 2:51 How artist Scott Hocking is transforming Detroit’s industrial wasteland By Mary Ellen Geist Detroit is a city in transformation, its former industrial spaces being rapidly developed into offices for tech startups and high-end residential lofts. For artist Scott Hocking, though, it’s the unpolished vestiges of the city’s former existence that provide creative inspiration. Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 13:54 What’s at stake for 2020 Democrats during Detroit presidential debates During the first night of the Democratic debates in Detroit, the ideological rift within the crowded field was on full display. Moderates challenged progressives as being unrealistic, while the more liberal candidates said the party should embrace “big ideas.” Amna… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 2:28 This Detroit nonprofit provides jobs, clothing and shelter all at once By Mary Ellen Geist Communities across the country are struggling to create jobs and reduce homelessness. In Detroit, a nonprofit called Empowerment Plan has found a way to address both problems. The organization helps people in need with a unique, multipurpose garment, employment and… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 6:22 How landscape designer Piet Oudolf captures nature’s ‘emotion’ By Jeffrey Brown, Lorna Baldwin, Jaywon Choe As spring takes hold, sparking thoughts of budding plants and new life, we explore how one of the world’s preeminent landscape designers approaches creating a garden. Piet Oudolf is perhaps best known for his work on New York City’s High… Continue watching
Oct 31 Watch 3:23 Why this tight Michigan race for attorney general matters Many states will be selecting an attorney general on Election Day. From time to time, these officials, who represent their states in legal proceedings, have acted as a check on federal policies. Christy McDonald of Detroit Public Television shares a… Continue watching