Detroit

An analysis by the University of Michigan shows a sharp drop in Detroit gun violence connected to a violence prevention program. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined Abdul El-Sayed at an event on Black maternal health. As Russ McNamara reports, Harris endorsed El-Sayed run for U.S. Senate.

The two major party candidates for Michigan governor answered questions before the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday. As Russ McNamara reports, Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson had differing visions of governance.

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) is expanding its services to meet the growing needs of working commuters traveling between Ann Arbor and Detroit. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Detroit Jazz Festival arrives at Detroit's historic Hart Plaza this Labor Day weekend! WEMU's Jeremy Baldwin talked all about what to expect this year with the festival's president and artistic director, Chris Collins.

Juvenile justice advocates marked their latest policy wins with a gathering in Detroit Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Stella Cole has surrounded herself with jazz standards and Broadway tunes her whole life, which has led to an amazing singing career. She talked to WEMU's John Bommarito about her career path, her new album "Imagination," and her upcoming gig at the Detroit Opera House on September 3.

Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers launched a drive to attract Democratic voters Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

On Tuesday night, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discussed what she’d do for the Black community if elected governor this November. Colin Jackson has more on a “Black Voters for Benson” event in Detroit.

WEMU's Jeremy Baldwin sat down with famed musicians Mark "Mr. B" Braun and Ali Jackson to discuss the upcoming Get Down Live Music Fest, which will take in Detroit and Ann Arbor.