Monroe Schools Possible Layoffs
More than 300 teachers and 21 administrators in the Monroe Public School district may find themselves without jobs next year if the school board decides to issue pink slips. WDET's Erica Murphy has...
View ArticlePossible Save for Cass Tech
The old Cass Technical High School building may yet be saved from bulldozers. The building has been closed since 2005 and has been the subject of controversy ever since. Some parents of current...
View ArticleTechtown to Host Robocop Statue
On-line fundraising to place a statue of Robocop in Detroit ended this weekend and plans to cast and place the statue in the city have begun. WDET’s Rob St. Mary interviewed one of the...
View ArticleDPS Board Ponders New Role
The Detroit School Board is working on defining its new role in the district now that Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb is in charge of finance and education. WDET's Erica Murphy has more. SOQ:...
View ArticleThe Cadillac Chronicles
Before Mercedes, Lexus and Audi the standard for luxurycars was the Cadillac. For decadesCadillac represented lavishness. The brand introduced the electric starter, leather upholstery, and the...
View ArticleDPS Manager Releases Restructuring Plan
Robert Bobb says he’s working to create “a system of schools” rather than a “school system”. A key part of that plan is the conversion of dozens of buildings to charter schools. 18 will either close or...
View ArticleU.S. EPA Chief Says Automakers Must Accept Higher Fuel Standards
President Obama is outlining his idea for a new national energy policy…though much of it contains proposals he’s already presented in the past. WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter talked with the head of the...
View ArticleMichigan Budget Director Says Earned Income Tax Credit Should Go
The state budget proposed by Governor Rick Snyder will affect everything from school funding to local revenue sharing. WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter discussed the specifics of the plan with a man who...
View ArticleMichigan Budget Director Eyes Tough Cuts, 'More Stable' Structure
From grade school funding to retiree’s pensions…Governor Rick Snyder’s budget proposals…if approved…would impact all aspects of Michigan’s finances. The Director of the state budget – John Nixon –...
View ArticleHamtramck Explosion
Two buildings in Hamtramck were rocked by an explosion early this morning on Joseph Campau near Caniff. WDET's Erica Murphy has more. SOQ: Hamtramck police had the area around the explosion site...
View ArticleArt X Artist Profile: Cedric Tai
The Art X events in Midtown start later this week. Art X is a showcase for local writers, performers and visual artists who are Kresge Foundation fellows to share their talents with the community....
View ArticleMichigan Congressman Questions Obama Energy Proposals
The energy proposals put forth last week by President Obama resonate strongly in Michigan. That’s because they will impact the state’s signature industry…and will also fall under the purview of the...
View ArticleArt X Artist Profile: A. Spencer Barefield
The Art X events in Midtown start tomorrow. Art X is a showcase for local writers, performers and visual artists who are Kresge Foundation fellows to share their talents with the community. Today,...
View ArticleArt X Artist Profile: Chris Tysh
The Art X events in Midtown start today. Art X is a showcase for local writers, performers and visual artists who are Kresge Foundation fellows to share their talents with the community. Today,...
View ArticleDebutante Cotillions Return to Detroit
An organized effort to teach gentility has returned to Detroit after a decade of absence. WDET’s Rob St. Mary introduces us to the Cotillion Society of Detroit. (click the audio link above to...
View ArticleCommunity Organizer: Long-Term Fix Needed to Detroit's Budget Woes
A Northwest Detroit neighborhood organizer says things must change in light of Mayor Dave Bing’s new budget proposal. Kirk Mayes is Executive Director of the Brightmoor Alliance. He says...
View ArticlePinball Fans Host Expo
A battle of the silver ball is taking place this weekend at Oakland University and Metro Detroiters of all skill levels are encouraged to come and join the fun. WDET’s Rob St. Mary reports on the...
View ArticleMOCAD Offers Discount for Art Book Donations to DPL
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is seeking gently used art books as donations to the Detroit Public Library system. In return, donors receive a discount on new art books at the museum...
View ArticleNational Crossword Champion Makes Michigan Home For a Few Weeks
I haven’t met many national champions. In fact…before a few weeks ago…the number stood at zero. That’s when I met Dan Feyer. Unlike many champions…he has no entourage nor does he drive a fancy car....
View ArticleThe Oblivion Project
Tango is considered to be one of the great music styles of the world…the compositions are as sultry as the infamous dance. WDET’s Martina Guzman interviewed the Oblivion Project…a Detroit group...
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