Jer Staes

In the wake of the pandemic, downtown Detroit underwent a massive shift. Many left their offices to come back just a couple of times a week, and people looking for dining and entertainment on weekends flooded in. And the data shows they like what they see.On today's show,

It's just the second in the Zoo’s history and a big moment for the Great Apes of Harambee habitat.According to Detroit Zoo officials, the female was born late Sunday, July 12, to first-time mom Tulivu.Zoo officials say both are doing well, along with father Mshindi,

We'll likely see orange, sci-fi skies on Thursday

Drone photos show how the city's outstanding architecture cuts through the thick haze.

What to do this weekend, stories around town + more

A popular coffee shop expands, a new Italian place is coming, and more stories.

Today, I sit down with Highland Park mayoral candidate and Avalon Village founder Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris.We dig into how she’s turned one of the city’s most notorious blocks into a grassroots hub with streetlights, a homework house, basketball courts, and shipping-container retail.We also talk

A walk through WDIV’s new Plymouth cafe and why building real‑world habits may beat chasing algorithms for local media.

In this episode, I sit down with Transportation Riders United executive director Megan Owens to unpack Wayne County’s transit millage and what it could mean for riders in Detroit and the suburbs.We get into how countywide service could end “opt‑out” communities, bring buses and microtransit to places

What are the top trends in food in Metro Detroit? What are the keys to success for restaurants today? And on the entertainment side, how are music venues d