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A westward view of Interstate 10, known as the Katy Freeway, in Houston, Texas.
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Created Equal: Why Texas continues to expand its highways

Cary Junior II September 24, 2024

Since the Federal Highway Act created the interstate system in 1956, states across the nation have conceded a lot of...

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A clarifying tank at a Michigan drinking water plant.
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Retirements by water and wastewater plant operators are leading to workforce shortages

Lester Graham September 24, 2024

Across the U.S., drinking water and wastewater utilities are losing experienced workers at an escalating rate. It’s part of the...

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Fiber artist Fatema Haque led a Nakshi Kantha, a Bangladeshi hand embroidery workshop, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, as part of the soft launch of a new Bengali diaspora exhibit at the Hamtramck Historical Museum.
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Detroit Evening Report: New Hamtramck Historical Museum exhibit to focus on Bengali diaspora

Nargis Rahman September 23, 2024

The Hamtramck Historical Museum is getting a new exhibit based on the Bengali diaspora, focusing on communities in Hamtramck. Subscribe to...

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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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RTA to take over QLINE operations, expanding funding opportunities

Bre'Anna Tinsley September 23, 2024

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan will assume control of Detroit's QLINE service this month.Since construction of the railway...

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Flags mark the proposed route of Segment 9 of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.
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Grand Traverse Band, other local groups oppose Sleeping Bear trail extension

Ellie Katz September 23, 2024

There is growing opposition to the extension of a paved, multi-use trail through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.A local township,...

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A mural on the corner of Broadway and Gratiot in Detroit by artist Michael Polakowski features WDET 101.9 FM on the dial.
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Help WDET close our fundraising gap, pledge your support today

Jenny Sherman September 21, 2024

As we round out the final week of WDET's 2024 Fall Fundraiser, we are well on our way to reach...

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Detroit Fire Department Training Division Lt. Virgil Wyatt teaches DDOT employees how to correctly use the AEDs.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit offering free CERT training; Black Footwear Forum and more

Hernz Laguerre September 20, 2024

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we discuss the city of Detroit's new community response team training program and...

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Negotiations continue between Teamsters, Marathon Petroleum

Russ McNamara September 20, 2024

Members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 283 have been on strike at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in southwest...

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Detroit Evening Report: State waives Medicaid waiting period for green card holders

Bre'Anna Tinsley, Nargis Rahman September 19, 2024

Some non-citizens living in Michigan can now apply for Medicaid without waiting five years.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on...

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City leaders join FAN leadership and the Detroit Quick Response Team to celebrate a successful launch of the program, which will be operated by the nonprofit.
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Detroit launches Quick Response Team to address opioid crisis

Amanda LeClaire September 19, 2024

Detroit launched a new Quick Response Team (QRT) this month aimed at tackling the opioid crisis more effectively. Funded by...

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An aerial view of Republic Services' Wayne Disposal Inc. facility in Van Buren Township.
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Judge suspends delivery of radioactive soil from New York to Michigan

Associated Press September 19, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — A judge stopped on Wednesday the delivery of World War II-era radioactive soil from New York to...

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FILE — Dozens gathered in an auditorium for a Michigan Public Service Commission hearing on DTE's proposed rate increase, August 2022.
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Detroit Evening Report: Public invited to share thoughts on latest DTE rate increase request

Jerome Vaughn September 18, 2024

The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing in Detroit Wednesday night to hear public comments on DTE...

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