A Q&A With Jim “JJ” Johnson on Retiring From Detroit Radio After Half a...
This past Friday, Jim “JJ” Johnson, a popular host and DJ on Detroit FM radio for over half a century, retired and signed off...
Michigan Findings and Facts for November 2023
In our November 2023 issue, we shared some of the most interesting recent findings from Michigan researchers. Explore some of those findings here.
Steering Away from...
Object Lesson: Masonic Temple Detroit
One hundred and three years ago this Thanksgiving, crews broke ground on this downtown architectural masterpiece. Here are a few things you may not...
Meet a Detroit Man Who Was Twice Wrongly Convicted
On n Nov. 2, 2011, Darell Chancellor arrived home from work about 6 p.m., the usual time. That was nice — having a usual...
Jon Kung’s Partner Says ‘Yes’ to Marriage Proposal Hidden in the Detroit Chef’s Debut...
Detroit chef Jon Kung’s debut cookbook, Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen, contains a very special surprise in the opening acknowledgements:...
Spill the Honey Foundation Hosts a Celebration of Unity and Legacy
The Spill the Honey Foundation, an organization that uses art to educate about racism and antisemitism and inspire social change, has announced it will...
Michigan Findings and Facts for October 2023
In our October 2023 issue, we shared some of the most interesting recent findings from Michigan researchers and explored some facts about women's health...
‘Hour Detroit’ Wins 2023 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Award
The Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards, which are recognized as “one of the most prestigious recognition programs in the publishing community,” has announced the...
Local Jewish Community Leader Fatally Stabbed
Samantha Woll, the board president of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue and prominent political and community activist who helped found the Muslim-Jewish Forum of Detroit,...
The Suburban Housing Zone
Owning a home has long been an integral component of the American dream, yet finding and affording one has become an increasing challenge. In...
Michigan Findings and Fun Facts for September 2023
In our September 2023 issue, we shared some of the most interesting recent findings from Michigan researchers. Here, check out some of those findings,...
How to Get Unpastuerized Milk
It's not unusual to see lines outside Corktown’s Brooklyn Street Local on Saturday mornings. But not everyone’s waiting for a table. Many are here for...
Being Muslim in Michigan
The national landscape of discrimination facing Muslim Americans is changing fast, according to a report this spring by civil rights group the Council on...
‘The Detroit News’ Turns 150
Milestones are always important, but there’s something extra special about seeing a legacy newspaper in one of America’s largest cities turn 150.In an era...
HGTV Host Carol Duvall Dies at 97
Carol-Jean Duvall of Traverse City died at age 97 on July 31, 2023, at the senior living complex, Cordia. The former HGTV host of...
Owner of The Reptarium Plans to Open New Aquarium
Brian Barczyk, the owner of interactive reptile zoo The Reptarium, was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in earlier this year. Now he’s hoping to...
Upcoming Retail and Restaurant Openings in Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit’s restaurant and retail scene is booming with something new seemingly cropping up every week. This list will help keep you up-to-date on...
This Detroit Native is Fighting a Food Desert With New Grocery Store
Raphael Wright adopted a healthy lifestyle after being diagnosed with diabetes in his late teens. He grew up on Detroit’s east side, where his...
65 Reasons the Great Lakes Are So Great
Formed after the last ice age and taking their current shape about 3,000 years ago, the Great Lakes — Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and...
Red Wings Draft Picks, Michigan’s Hands-free Driving Law & More Local News
Detroit Red Wings make 11 selections in 2023 draft
Picks from the draft, which was held June 28-29, include Edmonton native Nate Danielson, who leads...