Authors, Libraries & More
Sydnee chats with authors, librarians, and fellow book lovers about what's happening in the literacy world.
Sydnee chats with authors, librarians, and fellow book lovers about what's happening in the literacy world.
All Things Books with the Detroit Public Library
Sydnee chats all things books with Detroit Public Library Assistant Director of Public Services, Christine Peele. DPL is kicking off some fun Jazz and author events all summer long.
Sydnee chats all things books with Detroit Public Library Assistant Director of Public Services, Christine Peele. DPL is kicking off some fun Jazz and author events all summer long.
Author Chat with Dr. Eddie Connor
Sydnee and Dr. Eddie Connor chat about his 20th book release "Unhappily Successful." Dr. Connor is a Detroit pastor, 19x best-selling author, and stage 4 cancer survivor.
Sydnee and Dr. Eddie Connor chat about his 20th book release "Unhappily Successful." Dr. Connor is a Detroit pastor, 19x best-selling author, and stage 4 cancer survivor.
Author Chat with Desiree Cooper
Sydnee chats with author, Desiree Cooper. Desiree's latest work includes 'Black Summers' a vibrant cross-generational anthology featuring 29 writers exploring Black joy, and the carefree memories of frolicking outside during the summer months.
Sydnee chats with author, Desiree Cooper. Desiree's latest work includes 'Black Summers' a vibrant cross-generational anthology featuring 29 writers exploring Black joy, and the carefree memories of frolicking outside during the summer months.
Michigan sees sharp increase in Nitrous Oxide-related emergencies
Nitrous oxide, also known as "whippets," is being used and abused by teens and young adults, leading to a sharp rise in hospitalizations and worse.
Nitrous oxide, also known as "whippets," is being used and abused by teens and young adults, leading to a sharp rise in hospitalizations and worse.
Detroit publicist Matt Lee dies at 68: Music scene celebrates his life
Detroit’s music scene is mourning the loss of publicist Matt Lee. Matt was a familiar face at FOX 2, setting up interviews with bands, restaurants, and anything that celebrated Detroit culture.
Detroit’s music scene is mourning the loss of publicist Matt Lee. Matt was a familiar face at FOX 2, setting up interviews with bands, restaurants, and anything that celebrated Detroit culture.
Garden City bar shooting suspect found not guilty by a jury
A father and son were shot outside a Garden City bar in the early morning hours of New Year's Day. The man who pulled the trigger was charged with assault with intent to murder, but this week a jury found him not guilty.
A father and son were shot outside a Garden City bar in the early morning hours of New Year's Day. The man who pulled the trigger was charged with assault with intent to murder, but this week a jury found him not guilty.
Arsonist targets U-Haul, torching woman's possessions before she can move into Detroit home
Barbara Jones had finally purchased her first home at age 59 when before she was set to move in, someone torched the U-Haul delivery truck containing all her possessions.
Barbara Jones had finally purchased her first home at age 59 when before she was set to move in, someone torched the U-Haul delivery truck containing all her possessions.
ICE to sell Romulus warehouse, abandoning proposed detention facility conversion
A proposed ICE detention center at a warehouse near Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) no longer has a future.
A proposed ICE detention center at a warehouse near Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) no longer has a future.
Reward offered, suspect sought in Detroit arson case
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in connection with a case of arson on Detroit's west side. Video posted by the city showed a man approaching a vacant home with a bag before fleeing as flames poured out of the structure.
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in connection with a case of arson on Detroit's west side. Video posted by the city showed a man approaching a vacant home with a bag before fleeing as flames poured out of the structure.
Four juveniles arrested, motorist dead after truck flees Warren police
Four juveniles are in custody and an innocent driver is dead following a deadly crash following a police chase in Warren early Thursday morning. The victim was killed after the fleeing suspects struck the motorist while driving away from Warren police just after 2 a.m.
Four juveniles are in custody and an innocent driver is dead following a deadly crash following a police chase in Warren early Thursday morning. The victim was killed after the fleeing suspects struck the motorist while driving away from Warren police just after 2 a.m.
Senior Housing and Home Tour Coming to University District
The Detroit mayor joined the Gesu Parish Detroit where a ground breaking on a new affordable housing development has begun. The project will build 36 affordable homes for Detroit seniors.
The Detroit mayor joined the Gesu Parish Detroit where a ground breaking on a new affordable housing development has begun. The project will build 36 affordable homes for Detroit seniors.
BP gas station near DTW accused of price gouging by AG Nessel’s office
We all know gas prices are high, but at one Romulus station, they’re hitting heights that have state investigators asking: "Why?" Now they’re looking into alleged price gouging.
We all know gas prices are high, but at one Romulus station, they’re hitting heights that have state investigators asking: "Why?" Now they’re looking into alleged price gouging.
Family of victim in 2024 Detroit shooting at large party sues officer that shot her
A deadly shootout at an illegal block party on Detroit's west side two years ago has led to a victim suing an officer who shot her in the head.
A deadly shootout at an illegal block party on Detroit's west side two years ago has led to a victim suing an officer who shot her in the head.
Residents on Detroit's east side worried about rocky future of Jefferson-Chalmers Canals
Signs are popping up all over the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood as residents speak out against potential closures of the city's canals. The city has received a $20 million grant to prevent flooding in the area.
Signs are popping up all over the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood as residents speak out against potential closures of the city's canals. The city has received a $20 million grant to prevent flooding in the area.
Amazon's Best Books of 2026 So Far
Sydnee chats with Amazon Books Senior Editor, Al Woodworth. With Prime Day approaching, it's the perfect time to check out their top 20 books of 2026 so far.
Sydnee chats with Amazon Books Senior Editor, Al Woodworth. With Prime Day approaching, it's the perfect time to check out their top 20 books of 2026 so far.
PWHL Draft in Detroit: When and where is the draft happening
With Detroit looking forward to its inaugural season in the PWHL, the upcoming season's draft is expected to be one of the most anticipated ever. And fortunately for the Motor City, the draft is being hosted in Detroit.
With Detroit looking forward to its inaugural season in the PWHL, the upcoming season's draft is expected to be one of the most anticipated ever. And fortunately for the Motor City, the draft is being hosted in Detroit.
Detroit City FC delays opening of future stadium AlumniFi Field
AlumniFi Field, named after the team's exclusive financial partner, will be built on the site of the long-abandoned Southwest Detroit Hospital, which closed in 1991, at Michigan Ave and 20th Street.
AlumniFi Field, named after the team's exclusive financial partner, will be built on the site of the long-abandoned Southwest Detroit Hospital, which closed in 1991, at Michigan Ave and 20th Street.
CBC loses Hockey Night in Canada, ending 70-year Saturday night tradition
On Tuesday the CBC announced that an agreement fell through with national rights-holder Rogers Sportsnet, thus ending the Saturday night NHL staple for those of us in Metro Detroit access to Channel 9.
On Tuesday the CBC announced that an agreement fell through with national rights-holder Rogers Sportsnet, thus ending the Saturday night NHL staple for those of us in Metro Detroit access to Channel 9.
Detroit City Council approves curfew change for teens at Ford Fireworks show
The hope is that an 8 p.m. curfew will cut down on the chaos and violence that can come at large events.
The hope is that an 8 p.m. curfew will cut down on the chaos and violence that can come at large events.



















