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  • The Metro

The Metro: What Abdul El-Sayed learned from being outspent 11-1

Robyn Vincent, The Metro August 11, 2026

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  • Community & Quality of Life
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Michigan’s largest used bookstore is seeing a surge in young readers

Sophia Valchine August 11, 2026
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  • News
  • Secondary

Is there a ‘brain drain’ in Michigan? A new study says no

Quinn Klinefelter August 10, 2026
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  • News
  • Public Health

Health experts use social media to push back against misinformation

Pat Batcheller August 13, 2026

The rise in measles across the U.S. coincides with falling vaccination rates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has...

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  • In The Groove

In The Groove: Meshell Ndegeocello covers Aretha Franklin, new Texas twang from Jess Williamson

Ryan Patrick Hooper August 12, 2026

Exploring new music from Meshell Ndegeocello, who is getting ready to release an album of covers and duets on Blue...

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  • News
  • Public Health

Older adults are unaware of 9-8-8 helpline, study finds

Nargis Rahman August 12, 2026

Note: The following story mentions suicide. The National Poll on Healthy Aging recently surveyed adults 50 and up to find out...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: A room that left Detroit 100 years ago lives on through Rachel Lutz’s Peacock Room

Tia Graham August 12, 2026

The Peacock Room that left Detroit 100 years ago lives on today in Rachel Lutz's boutique. When looking for a...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Public Service Commission recommends banning annual rate hike requests

Jerome Vaughn August 12, 2026

The Michigan Public Service Commission is recommending lawmakers ban yearly rate hike requests from utility companies.  The recommendation is one...

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  • In The Groove

In The Groove Song of the Week: ‘One Day’ by Future Islands

Ryan Patrick Hooper August 11, 2026

It’s been more than 12 years since Future Islands went viral for their performance on “The Late Show with David...

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  • In The Groove

In The Groove: Rich Ruth and Allison de Groot join forces for ‘Nervion’

Ryan Patrick Hooper August 11, 2026

New music discovery from guitarist Rich Ruth and Allison de Groot, who have a new album coming out in October,...

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Abdul El-Sayed
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Abdul El-Sayed urges unity between Black and Arab communities ahead of election

Sascha Raiyn August 11, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Primary for the U.S. senate seat, even though he did not win the majority of votes in Wayne County.  He...

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  • News

Michigan farm workers face increased anxiety over detention, deportation

Nargis Rahman August 10, 2026

The United Farm Workers Foundation (UFW), which advocates for farm workers and immigrants in the U.S., recently released a survey...

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  • In The Groove

In The Groove: New music discovery from Moses Boyd, aja monet, Azekel

Ryan Patrick Hooper August 10, 2026

New music discovery from Moses Boyd, the poet Aja Monet (alongside Meshell Ndegeocello + Georgia Anne Muldrow), Azekel, Tiago Caetano,...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Survey finds that Michigan farmworkers fear ICE raids, deportation

Bre'Anna Tinsley, Nargis Rahman August 10, 2026

The United Farm Workers Foundation, which advocates for farm workers and immigrants in the U.S., recently released a survey finding...

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  • Culture & Music

An up-and-coming independent movie theater wants to bring film back to Detroit

Helena Najar August 10, 2026

Kiara Williams is a dedicated movie lover. Some of her earliest and fondest childhood memories involve watching movies at her...

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