The Daily J

What do self-playing pianos, haunted tea sets, sobbing ghosts, murderous cherubs and top-notch Beef Wellington have in common? They can all be found at The Whitney in Detroit. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino visit the century-old mansion to meet some of the original residents...who may still be living there. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ) ------- Every Friday in October, the Dai...

As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, what is old is new again. As usual, retailers are banking heavily on nostalgia being a big motivating factor. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark goes back in time to see what is popular right now. (PHOTO: Tim Boyle/Getty)

Michigan's roadways have long been the butt of jokes. And for good reason...pothole season is a headache. But all of a sudden there is a new complaint -- too much road work! In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders if Metro Detroiters are getting too much of what they wanted: better roads. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

The first day of winter is still two months away but experts are already forecasting severe cold and above average snowfall for the coming season. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs out the information needed to survive yet another Michigan winter. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

How would we know it was Halloween season if not for the hundreds of pop-up Halloween stores that appear all over Metro Detroit? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark discovers that there are still certain things people like to buy in person, including costumes. (PHOTO: Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat/USA TODAY)

In this episode of The Homestretch from Audacy, what could happen to abortion laws in Michigan? The answers come from Mary Ziegler of UC Davis, an expert on the law, history, and politics of reproduction, health care, and conservatism in the U.S. Subscribe to “The Homestretch” on the Audacy app and wherever you get your podcasts.

The Two Way Inn lays claim to being Detroit's oldest bar, pouring drinks through prohibition dating back to 1876. It also might be Detroit's most haunted bar. On a Spooky J edition of the Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino soak up the ghost stories at a Detroit institution. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ) ------- Every Friday in October, the Daily J will highlight the haunted history around...

Zion Foster went missing on January 4, 2022, last seen leaving her mother's Eastpointe home. Police and volunteers have been searching a landfill for Foster's body for the last 5 months, hoping to find her after they believe she was thrown into a dumpster. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark closes the chapter on the search for Foster. (PHOTO: WWJ)

The Russians have invaded Ukraine twice in the last 8 years, with an ongoing conflict dating back to February. Throughout the war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened the west with nuclear war. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark gauges the risk of all-out global nuclear war. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

A farm in Jackson got busted after using human waste to fertilize crops. Turns out though, that's OK...but only in the right situation. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns while there are limitations, human waste as a fertilizer isn't as taboo as one might think.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Recent assaults on college students at Michigan State University and Oakland University have some asking: are our students safe? In a new Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher looks into what resources students have on campus to protect themselves, and what colleges are doing to continue growing those resources. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Between 2018 and 2019, serial killer DeAngelo Martin terrorized the east side of Detroit, murdering at least four women and sexually assaulting two others. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark has an update to Martin's story while taking a look at how we got here. (PHOTO: Detroit Police Department)

Political ads are everywhere you look. But, it turns out, they are also everywhere your children look. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark, with the help of experts, helps parents traverse difficult conversations with kids. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Thanks to the 7 Mile Bloods, the 48205 zip code on Detroit's east side became a 'no-go zone' -- a place terrorized by gang violence. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark discusses the power of gangs and what ultimately stopped the 7 Mile Bloods. (PHOTO: David McNew/Getty Images)

Political civility is at an all-time low here in the United States. But, a local group, the Great Lakes Civility Project, is aiming to bring people from opposite sides of the aisle together despite their differences. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the death of political civility and the challenges to restoring it. (PHOTO: Brent Stirton/Getty Images)

In July, the governor signed a law that allowed Michigan bars and restaurants to install self-serve alcohol dispensing taps. The law was a response to COVID and staffing shortages. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the first fully self-serve bar in Metro Detroit to investigate the safety and practicality of the process.

When it made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday morning, Hurricane Ian was one of the most powerful storms in American history. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark takes the story south to the aftermath of Ian, running into some native Michiganders along the way. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Michigan has a statewide school system, but why doesn't it have a statewide juvenile justice system? In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark identifies multiple problems with youth incarceration in Michigan. The fix? It won't be easy, but now there is a roadmap. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

For almost 100 years, the Boblo Boats were the gateway to a day of fun at the amusement park. Over time, the S.S. Columbia and S.S. Ste. Claire became as popular as Boblo Island itself. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark walks through one of the historic vessels -- a place where Detroit's past and future meet -- and looks into what the future holds for the beloved Boblo Boat. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WW...

Lasers can do all kinds of cool stuff, think about LASIK eye surgery. But now, scientists on the campus of the University of Michigan are about to unveil a wildly powerful laser. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores where science fiction and reality meet. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Pedestrian crashes, like vehicle crashes overall, are on the rise. Detroit has one of the biggest problems with pedestrian traffic crashes but they aren't alone in Metro Detroit. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark finds out what, if anything, is being done to keep you safe. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Drinking and driving incidents are back on the rise in Michigan and across the country. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores a solution proposed by Congress: modifying your car to detect drinking and driving.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

A study released by scientists on Tuesday estimates that there are 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark gets to the bottom of how ants have basically taken over the world. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

An Upper Peninsula trail camera captured what is known as a 'Spirit Bear' last weekend. The bear is so rare, it's thought to be one-in-a-million. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that the spirit bear is special far beyond its coloration.  (PHOTO: Getty Images )

It is an issue that the United States can't figure out how to solve: rising drug overdoses.  Here in Michigan, overdose deaths continue to climb. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark investigates what's driving drug abuse and what can be done to stop Americans from dying.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)