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Sam Beaubien (left) with legendary Detroit funk and soul musician Amp Fiddler, who died on Sunday, Dec. 17 after an extensive battle with cancer.
  • Culture & Music
  • CultureShift

CultureShift: Remembering the great Amp Fiddler

CultureShift December 19, 2023

Friends, family members and Detroit’s music community at large are still reeling from the news of Detroit funk and soul...

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Community volunteers celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees in Detroit's Stewart Park.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • Environment
  • News

Detroit Evening Report: New tool aims to improve ‘Tree Equity’ in Detroit neighborhoods

Nargis Rahman December 18, 2023

A new tool from the conservation nonprofit American Forests aims to show Detroiters of all economic backgrounds how increasing their...

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There has been a significant increase in Detroit-based growers at Eastern Market since 2020, according to the Detroit Food Policy Council's latest Food Metrics Report.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Food & Dining

Detroit Today: A new way to think about food security in Detroit

Detroit Today December 18, 2023

Food insecurity continues to be a problem in Detroit, with roughly 69% of households identified as food insecure in 2021,...

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Renowned Detroit funk and soul musician and producer Joseph “Amp” Fiddler died on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the age of 65.
  • Culture & Music

Detroit funk and soul ‘ambassador’ Amp Fiddler dies at 65

Jenny Sherman December 18, 2023

Joseph “Amp” Fiddler, a beloved musician, producer, and arbiter of soul and funk music in Detroit, has died Monday at...

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The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan is set to take over the QLINE by Sept. 30.
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  • Transit

Detroit Evening Report: RTA considers proposal to take over QLINE

Sascha Raiyn December 15, 2023

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan is considering a proposal to take over control of Detroit's QLINE.Subscribe to the...

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U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison discusses summer policing strategies at a news conference on May 24, 2023.
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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • News
  • Public Safety

Detroit Today: What is driving the decline in Detroit homicides?

Detroit Today December 15, 2023

Detroit saw a dramatic drop in homicides in 2023 through Nov. 30, putting the city on track to finish the...

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Smoke rises from town of Khan Younis after Israeli strikes on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Israeli military says it mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza

Associated Press December 15, 2023

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Israeli military on Friday mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during its ground operation in...

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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist addresses the media and community stakeholders at Gleaners Community Food Bank on Thursday, Dec. 14.
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Tax rebate checks coming to 700K Michigan households early next year

Russ McNamara December 15, 2023

About 700,000 families in Michigan can expect tax rebate checks from the state averaging approximately $550 starting on Feb. 13,...

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"Topdog/Underdog" runs through Dec. 17 at the Detroit Repertory Theatre.
  • Culture & Music
  • CultureShift

CultureShift: Last chance to catch Pulitzer-winning show at Detroit Repertory Theatre

Tia Graham December 15, 2023

The Detroit Repertory Theatre kicked off its 67th season with the Pulitzer Prize winning show, "Topdog/Underdog," running through this Sunday,...

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Rendering of the new video board to be installed at Comerica Park in Detroit.
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  • Sports

Detroit Tigers announce new videoboard, sound upgrades at Comerica Park for 2024 season

Dave Kim December 15, 2023

Detroit Tigers fans will notice some new upgrades when they enter Comerica Park during opening day next year. The team...

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Protestors calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war block traffic on New York Avenue NW in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

UAW leader Shawn Fain joins calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Russ McNamara December 15, 2023

With the conflict between Israel and Hamas now in its second month, the calls for a ceasefire are growing louder....

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The Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs their Home for the Holidays concert
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Culture & Music
  • The Metro Events Guide

CultureShift Events Guide: Seasonal shows, The Moth GrandSLAM and more

Sophia Jozwiak December 14, 2023

This weekend, we've got several seasonal shows to brighten up your holiday nights. Plus, places to shop local and the...

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