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Detroit PBS and 90.9 WRCJ to Mark New Progress on the Fred and Barbara Erb Public Media Campus
Detroit PBS and 90.9 WRCJ announce new funding progress as it celebrated the groundbreaking of the future home for public media in Southeast Michigan, the Fred and Barbara Erb Public Media Campus on October 1. The groundbreaking marked a major milestone in the transformation of 234 Piquette Avenue into a new center for public media, education, journalism, arts and community engagement.
Read MoreSiggy Ehrlich Named Classical IPR Fellow
Interlochen Public Radio’s Amanda Sewell has announced that Classical IPR is welcoming Siggy Ehrlich as the 2026-2027 Classical IPR fellow. Ehrlich is a recent graduate of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts
Read MoreMichigan Public Names Brian Manzullo as Managing Editor of Multiplatform News Strategy
In this new position, Manzullo will help lead efforts to strengthen Michigan Public’s digital journalism and elevate the quality, impact, and reach of the station’s work across platforms. This role will play an important part in ensuring that Michigan Public’s award-winning journalism continues to reach and serve Michiganders around the state.
Read MoreWKAR’s Ashlee Smith Accepts GM Position at NJ PBS
Ashlee Smith, senior director of content and education at WKAR Public Media, has accepted the position of General Manager at NJ PBS, operated out of Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ. She takes on the new position at NJ PBS beginning September 14, 2026.
Read MoreMichigan Public’s Vince Duffy Receives Bob Priddy Award from the RTDNA
Michigan Public’s News Director Vince Duffy has been honored with The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)’s Bob Priddy Award for 2026. Priddy is one of RTDNA’s most distinguished former board members, having served for 27 years before stepping down in 2010.
Read MoreJerome Vaughn Retires from WDET After 34 Years
Longtime WDET-FM (Detroit) News Director Jerome Vaughn has retired after 34 years with the station. Vaughn joined WDET in January 1992 and has worked as an intern, producer, reporter, Assistant News Director, Senior News Editor, Executive Producer, News/Program Director, and Interim Program Director. He was appointed News Director in 2007.
Read MoreMichigan Public’s Doug Tribou receives Salute to Excellence Award from the NABJ
Michigan Public has announced that its Doug Tribou was recognized with a Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). This award recognizes the Best Feature in the category of Radio – Top 15 Markets.
Read MoreWKAR Launches “Curious About” Series Highlighting Voices of the Next Generation
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) is expanding its digital-first programming this month with the return of an award-winning favorite and the announcement of a new series coming this fall that will round out a youth-focused Curious About… series collection.
Read MoreWDET’s Jay Butler Retires After Six Decades
After a long and celebrated career in Detroit radio, WDET-FM weekend host Jay Butler retired on August 2, 2026. Butler had been hosting Jay’s Place, a thoughtful blend of blues, soul, and R&B. His unmistakable voice, passion for music, and genuine connection with listeners have made Jay’s Place one of Detroit Public Radio’s most beloved programs.
Read MoreJeremy Baldwin Named New WEMU-FM Jazz Host
Last Friday (7/31), WEMU-FM (Ypsilanti) General Manager Molly Motherwell announced that longtime music host, Jeremy Baldwin, has accepted the position of Senior Music Announcer, taking over for Michael Jewett who retired at the end of June.
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