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Former Michigan Gov. George Romney and former Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanaugh at the front of a 10,000-person march at Fort Street and Woodward Avenue in Detroit, in solidarity with the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches.
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Created Equal: Shining a light on inequities in Detroit, America

Created Equal February 5, 2024

Detroit, and its history, is ground zero for understanding the promise of opportunity and the challenge of inequality in this...

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The managers of The Maple Theater in Bloomfield Hills announced on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, that they will not be renewing their lease for the historic theater.
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Maple Theater management announces historic theater will close its doors

Jenny Sherman February 5, 2024

The Maple Theater — a long-time institution for independent film buffs in metro Detroit — will close its doors after...

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An aerial view of the Detroit River.
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Detroit Evening Report: State approves $65M to improve water infrastructure in several Michigan cities

Nargis Rahman February 2, 2024

Michigan’s office of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy or EGLE approved nearly $66 million in grants to help upgrade infrastructure...

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The Flint Water Plant water tower in Flint, Mich.
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Detroit Evening Report: Firm announces $25M settlement over role in Flint water crisis

Hernz Laguerre February 1, 2024

Flint residents, businesses and property owners have reached a $25 million settlement with an engineering firm that contracted with the...

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Interior of the Redford Theatre in Detroit.
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CultureShift Events Guide: Movies, music and more

Sophia Jozwiak February 1, 2024

This week, we have classic movies, local music and homegrown comedy to add to your calendar. Then, starting next week,...

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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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A young artist works on a block printing project in a studio.
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Detroit Evening Report: Microgrants aim to make arts more equitable for Detroit’s young creatives

Tia Graham January 30, 2024

Two local nonprofits are banding together to offer grants to young aspiring artists looking to further develop their skills.Subscribe to...

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Michigan State Capitol
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Human trafficking bills pass state Senate  

Colin Jackson January 29, 2024

A bill package passed Thursday in the Michigan Senate could mean human trafficking survivors would no longer have to appear...

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The Muslim Foster Care Association held a fundraising banquet in November to raise awareness about the shortage of Muslim foster parents.
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Muslim foster children in Michigan need homes, mentors

Nargis Rahman January 26, 2024

There are hundreds of thousands of kids in foster care across the country. There’s often an effort to place children...

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A DJ decked out in Lions gear at a tailgate
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CultureShift Events Guide: Where to watch the Lions this weekend

Sophia Jozwiak January 25, 2024

The Lions are 60 minutes from the Super Bowl and the whole city is on the edge of our seats...

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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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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: Whitmer’s proposed tax credit for caregivers could help Michigan families

Detroit Today January 24, 2024

A new proposed tax credit from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would provide up to $5,000 in relief to caregivers in the...

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