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Marathon Petroleum Corporation's oil refinery in Detroit.
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Union workers at Detroit’s Marathon refinery approve strike authorization

Quinn Klinefelter February 16, 2024

Union workers at Detroit’s Marathon Petroleum refinery have authorized their leadership to call for a strike if they cannot reach...

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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan lawmakers considering revival of film tax credits

Sascha Raiyn February 16, 2024

A Michigan House committee is considering new legislation aimed at boosting the state’s film and digital media industry. Subscribe to...

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer interview each other at an event before the Detroit Economic Club on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.
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Whitmer, Yellen talk up economy in Detroit visit

Rick Pluta February 16, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a joint appearance at the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday before...

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Bruce Westlake standing next to the two electric vehicles in his garage.
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Michiganders share mixed feelings about electric vehicles as US sales slow

Steve Carmody February 9, 2024

2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the future of Electric Vehicles. Sales are rising, but so...

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Water faucet
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Detroit Evening Report: Local leaders supporting state water affordability bills

Sascha Raiyn February 5, 2024

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and other local leaders are backing state legislation to create a water affordability program.Subscribe to the...

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United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain meets with the media at a Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Center Line, Mich.
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UAW endorsement of Biden comes amid massive organizing campaign

Russ McNamara February 5, 2024

President Joe Biden was in metro Detroit for a campaign stop last week to meet with voters and union leaders....

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.
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Growing Michigan’s population will require a lot of money, time, bipartisan council reports

Russ McNamara January 31, 2024

Michigan is having a hard time keeping and attracting residents, according to a recent report from the Growing Michigan Together...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.
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Free preschool, community college headlines Whitmer’s State of the State address

Rick Pluta, Colin Jackson January 25, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put economic development, free community college and preschool for 4-year-olds, and some love for the Detroit Lions...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan poses with past Motor City Match grant awardee Ysahai Honor-Marie, owner of Ice Cream Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: 23 new small businesses opening in Detroit thanks to Motor City Match grants

Nargis Rahman January 22, 2024

Motor City Match will award more than $1 million in grant funds on Tuesday to 23 new small business owners...

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A woman circles job listings in the newspaper.
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Michigan’s jobs numbers show more people looking, finding work

Rick Pluta January 22, 2024

Michigan’s monthly unemployment number remained steady from November to December of last year at 4.3% and the state’s 2023 average...

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Scott Benson stands at a Wayne State podium
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Detroit Councilman Scott Benson says wealth generation, budget major goals for 2024

Nargis Rahman January 22, 2024

Scott Benson is the council member for Detroit's District 3.He says throughout his 10 years on the council, he's focused...

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An aerial view of the Detroit River.
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Detroit Councilwoman Mary Waters focusing on housing in 2024

Pat Batcheller January 19, 2024

Mary Waters is one of two at-large members of the council. Voters elected her in 2021. Before that she served...

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