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A National Park Service grant awarded to the city of Detroit will fund a historic property survey of local sites related to Arab and Chaldean community history and the collection of local and family histories. 
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The Metro: Community history project in Detroit to collect Arab and Chaldean stories

The Metro February 28, 2024

Metro Detroit is home to one of the highest populations of Arab Americans in the United States. And recently, the...

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Concept art of Henry Ford Health's expansion project in Detroit's New Center neighborhood.
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Detroit City Council approves tax breaks, community benefits for Future of Health development

Alex McLenon February 28, 2024

Detroit City Council has approved community benefits and around $300 million in tax incentives for the Future of Health development,...

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"March Forth: From The Prison of Minds" will be published on March 4, 2024.
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The Metro: Dearborn native honors late father’s education career in new memoir

The Metro February 26, 2024

One of the earliest mentors we have in life outside of the home is our educators.In his new book, "March...

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The home was 3d printed at Citizen Robotics' facility in Southwest Detroit, and was built in collaboration with Detroit-based architectural firm Develop Architecture.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s first 3D-printed house hits the market

Hernz Laguerre February 23, 2024

Detroit’s first 3D printed house is officially on the market in the city's Islandview neighborhood.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report...

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In August and September of 2023, RTA set up booths at 11 events across the four counties and spoke with riders at three regional transit centers. Attendees were asked to place stickers on an interactive board to identify which of the goals and strategies they felt were the highest priorities.
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The Metro: RTA of Southeast Michigan preparing ‘action-oriented’ master plan

The Metro February 23, 2024

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan is preparing a new master plan.Established in 2012 to support the regional growth...

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Holy Profane performs onstage at a bar
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The Metro Events Guide: Short films, Detroit-made music and more

Sophia Jozwiak February 22, 2024

This week, we’re highlighting Detroit-made music, cultural celebrations across the city and critically-acclaimed short films. Plus, a chance to learn...

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Wayne Health mobile unit team
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The Metro: Wayne Health Mobile Units provide maternal healthcare in low-income neighborhoods

The Metro February 22, 2024

The Wayne Health Mobile Unit launched in 2020 during the beginning stages of the of COVID-19 pandemic. While driving to...

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Nominations sought for Detroit’s poet laureate and composer laureate

Amanda LeClaire, Jenny Sherman February 22, 2024

The city of Detroit is currently seeking nominations for a new poet laureate, and — for the first time —...

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Detroit-area residents sign up for a public comment period at a Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission meeting at Huntington Place on Oct. 20, 2021.
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Detroit Evening Report: Redistricting Commission hosting public hearings on state House maps

Jerome Vaughn February 21, 2024

The Michigan Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission is hosting in-person public hearings in Detroit this week about new maps the body...

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Aerial view of the Dearborn area.
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Dearborn launches city-wide air quality monitoring program

Amanda LeClaire February 21, 2024

Dearborn officials announced the launch of a city-wide air quality monitoring program this week. In partnership with Michigan-based startup JustAir,...

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The Metro: New report analyzes Detroit’s economic development strategies

The Metro February 21, 2024

The Detroit City Council recently tasked the Citizens Research Council of Michigan with analyzing Detroit’s economic development policies. They’ve released...

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Mt. Holiday's hills covered with patchy snow the morning of Feb. 8, 2024.
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Warm winters are a wet blanket for small ski slopes in northern Michigan

Izzy Ross February 21, 2024

It’s around 8 a.m. on an early February morning at Mt. Holiday, a small ski area in Traverse City. The...

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