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Right image: Tia Graham with Detroit historian Frank Solis. Left image: Archival photo of Tejano musician Martin Solis.
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The Metro: A Detroit musician’s historical impact on Tejano music

Dorothy Jones October 10, 2024

Tejano music, or Tex-Mex music, is a blend of different sounds and instruments from Mexico and other countries — like...

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Two modest Detroit homes next to each other on a Detroit street.
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Created Equal: Can collective land ownership help fix affordable housing in Detroit?

David Leins October 10, 2024

Detroit residents are burdened by the cost of living in the city. A majority of Detroiters spend 30% of their...

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A pro-Palestinian rally is held outside the Dearborn Police Department.
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Created Equal: Reflecting on Arab American grief in the diaspora

David Leins October 10, 2024

One year since the Hamas attack that killed over 1,200 Israelis, more than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel...

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Womxnhouse Detroit Co-founder Asia Hamilton (from left), ceramics artist Michaela Ayers, and fiber artist Cat Washington at WDET Studios, Oct. 9, 2024.
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The Metro: Womxnhouse Detroit co-owner, artists on building a safe space for women to create

John Filbrandt October 10, 2024

Womxnhouse Detroit offers a residency for women creatives who aim to spread their knowledge and crafts while also bringing new...

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Pro-Palestinian protesters march along Wayne State University's campus in Detroit on May 23, 2024.
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CAIR Michigan files federal complaint against U-M for alleged bias

Amanda LeClaire October 10, 2024

The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Michigan (CAIR-MI) has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of...

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Metro Detroiters lay out the issues and candidates shaping their vote

Quinn Klinefelter October 10, 2024

The economy. Immigration. Reproductive rights.These are just a few of the issues presidential candidates regularly raise while campaigning in the...

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Inside the Michigan Capitol building.
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Detroit Evening Report: Child labor bills get first state Senate committee hearing

Colin Jackson, Sascha Raiyn October 8, 2024

A bill package getting a hearing Tuesday before the Michigan Senate Labor Committee would create more oversight of child labor...

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Tim Meadows at WDET.
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The Metro: Tim Meadows’ Comedy Caucus coming to Pontiac this weekend

Dorothy Jones October 8, 2024

Detroit native Tim Meadows is making a point to bring support to this year’s presidential election. The comedian is hosting...

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Jay McCoy puts up plywood in preparation for Hurricane Milton on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in New Port Richey, Fla.
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What to know about Hurricane Milton as it moves toward Florida’s Gulf Coast

Associated Press October 8, 2024

Not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the Florida coastline, Milton strengthened into a major hurricane that is headed toward...

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Members of the Jewish community gather at a park in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, as mourners marked the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
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Created Equal: Metro Detroit Jewish leaders reflect on Oct. 7, one year later

Jenny Sherman October 7, 2024

Exactly one year ago, more than 1,200 Israelis were killed by forces of the terrorist organization Hamas, and more than...

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The Oct. 7 Memorial Wall for the Murdered and Fallen, displayed at the National Library of Israel.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroiters commemorate Oct. 7 attack on Israel; Jewish Federation office vandalized; more

Nargis Rahman October 7, 2024

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover local events commemorating the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel; vandalism...

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Residents visiting a Detroit fire house during Fire Prevention Week 2023.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Fire Department expanding smoke alarm initiative for Fire Prevention Week

Hernz Laguerre October 4, 2024

The Detroit Fire Department is hosting three community events this month in honor of National Fire Prevention Week.The theme of...

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