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Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske delivers the command "ladies and gentlemen start your engines" before the start of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 28, 2023.
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Roger Penske’s IndyCar team embroiled in scandal ahead of Indy 500

Alex McLenon, Quinn Klinefelter, The Metro May 22, 2025

IndyCar teams and drivers hit the streets of downtown Detroit next week for the city’s annual Grand Prix. That will...

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Originally incorporated as The Arts League of Michigan, Inc., The Carr Center has become one of the leading Black arts organizations in the country.
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The Metro: Detroit’s Carr Center remains focused on uplifting Black artists despite NEA cuts

The Metro, Tia Graham, Sam Corey, Lauren Myers May 22, 2025

Many arts organizations are in a vulnerable position right now. That’s in part because the Trump administration has started canceling...

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FILE - Eminem performs during "Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central," June 6, 2024, in Detroit.
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House committee fights against ticket bots

Colin Jackson May 22, 2025

Michigan bills to further prevent the use of ticket-buying bots received a House committee hearing Wednesday. Ticket bots are often used to...

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Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit.
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The Metro: Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit on entering Michigan AG race

The Metro, Robyn Vincent May 22, 2025

Eli Savit is trying to reshape how justice works in Michigan — starting with what happens inside a prosecutor’s office....

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President Donald Trump meets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington.
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Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers

Associated Press May 22, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a White House meeting to forcefully confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing the country of failing...

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants Michigan to land a massive micro-chip factory before she exits her office at the end of this term.
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Whitmer sets goal of winning microchip factory before leaving office

Rick Pluta May 22, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would like to cap her second term by landing a massive microchip factory for Michigan before she...

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Mayor Mike Duggan held a press conference on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to announce new reforms to licensing requirements for small business owners in the city.
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Detroit Evening Report: Duggan pushes for small business regulation reform in Detroit

Jerome Vaughn May 21, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has announced an effort to reduce the regulatory process for opening small businesses in the city. Subscribe...

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The State of the People POWER Tour is coming to Detroit May 21-22, 2025.
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The Metro: Jalen Rose’s next play is championing education and community empowerment

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey, Tia Graham May 21, 2025

Jalen Rose is probably best known for what he’s done on the basketball court. He was one of the leaders...

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Grand Rapids indie rockers Phabies has a new album coming out in June.
  • Culture & Music
  • MI Local

MI Local: Grand Rapids indie rockers Phabies in-studio; premieres from Kylee Phillips, Pancho Villa’s Skull + more

Jeff Milo May 21, 2025

One of the top reasons to tune in to MI Local every Tuesday is the live energy! Sometimes even I,...

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New study shows need to protect water from PFAS

Pat Batcheller May 21, 2025

A new study highlights the importance of removing "forever chemicals" from drinking water.What are PFAS?PFAS are chemicals that take a...

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Mackenzie Thompson, The Founder of The Prom Promise
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  • Youth

The Metro: The Prom Promise removes financial barriers to give students ‘a prom night to remember’

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Cary Junior II May 21, 2025

Prom is an exciting time for high school seniors here in metro Detroit. It’s a right of passage — a...

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Obonjayar
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Sweet Danger’ by Obongjayar

Chris Campbell May 21, 2025

What’s happening Detroit! Chris Campbell from The Progressive Underground and it’s time for our Pick of the Week. This week’s...

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