What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
Charlie LeDuff and Detroit are nowadays almost synonymous in the minds of many. His entertaining style of television reporting has drawn high praise, as well as a share of criticism. But as it has been said, "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." Now it seems LeDuff is closing a chapter. Posting earlier today on his Facebook page, he says he's leaving Fox …
Detroit is a city with a vibrant, intriguing story that spans centuries. From its humble beginnings to its time its recent resurgence, Detroit’s story has been traced in many books. Some books focus on the city’s rebirth. Others explore the dynamic sports teams that call Detroit home. Still others look at the city’s people and tell their everyday stories. A couple are fiction, …
James Robertson, the "Walking Man," embodies the spirit of Detroit. He's a working man who does whatever it takes to get to work on time, even if it was walking 20 miles a day. However, when the generosity of the internet hit that led to a windfall of a new car and more than $350,000, Robertson hit challenges that befall many who try to make it out of poverty. People …
Charlie LeDuff's series on Fox News called "The Americans" takes him around the country in search of who we really are. He talks to interesting people and gets into interesting situations. His latest episode brings him back to Detroit, where he follows up on a story of a known squatter who refuses to leave the home where they are currently residing. LeDuff, in his usual …
On today’s podcast, Jer tags along with the Salvation Army’s Bed and Bread truck, which delivers 3,800 meals each day to hungry Detroiters. He also speaks with former Detroit radio legend, Dick Purtan, about the upcoming Bed and Bread Club Radiothon, which runs Thursday through Friday on WJR-AM 760. Here’s what else is happening around …
