Jul 17 The rage and rebellion of the Detroit riots, captured in one poem By Elizabeth Flock Fifty years ago this month, a protest in Detroit turned into a riot, which turned into five days of violence that left dozens dead, thousands arrested and a city engulfed in flames. The poem "They Feed They Lion" chronicles the… Continue reading
Jun 10 Is Detroit's vacant land helping bumblebees bounce back? By Michael D. Regan A recent study out of the University of Michigan shows Detroit had higher bumblebee numbers than less-urbanized areas of the states. Evidence suggests thousands of vacant lots in Detroit may be the reason behind the uptick. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 8:17 Trump supporters in Michigan confident their votes will pay off By Mike Fritz President Trump wasn't expected to win in Michigan, but his supporters there aren't surprised that he took the state back in November. Now two months into the new administration -- and on the heels of a failed effort to repeal… Continue watching
Feb 02 Column: We need to fix the social safety net, not shame those who need it By Kristin S. Seefeldt A safety net is only useful if people can access its benefits. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch 3:02 Trump tries to expand reach while Clinton focuses on strongholds By PBS News Hour With four days until the election, Donald Trump took on the typically blue state of New Hampshire, where he is now even with Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, Clinton focused her efforts on historically Democratic strongholds, rekindling her economic message for middle… Continue watching
Sep 03 Trump tells black churchgoers in Detroit 'I'm here to learn' By Corey Williams, Associated Press Donald Trump said Saturday he wanted to help rebuild Detroit and told members of a black church that "there are many wrongs that should be made right."… Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 3:04 Trump proposes 3-tier income tax structure, regulation freeze By PBS News Hour Donald Trump laid out his economic plan today in Detroit, proposing an across-the-board income tax reduction as well as a freeze on agency regulations. Trump also attacked Hillary Clinton’s policy approach, arguing it “punishes" workers and business owners in the… Continue watching
Jul 01 What people not from Detroit need to know about Detroit By Kristen Doerer "When people come to Detroit they see Detroit as a blank canvas and a blank slate....But that’s not true," says Aaron Foley, author of “How To Live In Detroit Without Being A Jackass.”… Continue reading
Jun 30 How a luxury watch and bicycle company became part of Detroit's revitalization By Kristen Doerer In recent years, a revitalization has taken place in “midtown” Detroit, and businesses, like luxury watch and bicycle company Shinola, have made Detroit their home. Continue reading
Jun 28 All-male choir at Detroit school shares a hopeful vision By WTVS, Detroit Public Television The Vision Male Ensemble from Detroit provides training and mentorship for boys at the Detroit School of the Arts. Continue reading