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A man rides a bike in Detroit's Russell Woods neighborhood.
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The Metro: Breaking down Detroit’s community advisory councils

Jack Filbrandt, The Metro June 30, 2025

In Detroit, three of the city’s seven city council districts have a community advisory council (CAC). The body helps advocate...

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Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
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Prosecutor in Oxford mass shooting trial launches bid for Michigan AG

Quinn Klinefelter June 25, 2025

The prosecutor who won convictions in the Oxford High School shooting trials wants to extend that work to all of...

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Detroit City Councilman and mayoral candidate Fred Durhal III.
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Durhal releases economic plan in bid for Detroit mayor

Russ McNamara June 20, 2025

We are less than two months away from the August primary in the race for Detroit Mayor.The top two vote...

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The Metro: Closing the accessibility gap for metro Detroit voters

Jack Filbrandt, The Metro, Lauren Myers, Sam Corey June 18, 2025

Some Michiganders will begin casting ballots in the state's Aug. 4 primary election as early as next week, with absentee...

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FILE - Former Detroit police chief James Craig.
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The Metro: James Craig’s mayoral campaign blends law enforcement and conservative politics

The Metro, Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent June 18, 2025

Come November, Detroit residents will decide who will lead the city into its next chapter. Nine candidates and a write-in...

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Detroit mayoral candidate and businessman Joel Haashiim joins The Metro at WDET Studios, June 17, 2025.
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The Metro: Mayoral candidate Joel Haashiim fights for Detroit grassroots power

The Metro, Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent, Lauren Myers June 17, 2025

There are a few candidates running as outsiders in Detroit’s mayoral election. They say they aren’t typical politicians and that...

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A man walks his doc near the Rosa Parks Transit Center
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The Metro: Detroit’s Mayoral Candidates face off over transit issues at public forum

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Alex McLenon June 9, 2025

After serving in office for more than a decade, Mike Duggan is in his final term as mayor of Detroit....

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024.
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MichMash: Duggan endorsement shakes up governor’s race; Sen. Camilleri advocates for K-12 budget

Hernz Laguerre June 6, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan received a major endorsement that may set him a part from his other gubernatorial candidates. As...

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Detroit Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. smiling and sitting in the WDET studios in a blue suit.
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The Metro: Triumph Pastor Solomon Kinloch talks church legacy, Detroit mayoral race

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Cary Junior II June 4, 2025

For many faithful folks in Detroit, Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. is a familiar name and face. As the senior pastor...

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Axios reporter Annalise Frank joins The Metro at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
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The Metro at MPC: Axios reporter Annalise Frank previews the Detroit mayoral debate

The Metro, Robyn Vincent May 28, 2025

Countless media organizations and journalists attend the Mackinac Policy Conference to gain a better understanding of what business, nonprofit and...

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Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins joins The Metro live from the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
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The Metro at MPC: Saunteel Jenkins on what sets her apart in Detroit’s mayoral race

The Metro, Cary Junior II May 28, 2025

The next mayor of Detroit is not just tasked with managing the city, they also manage relationships with business and...

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Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit.
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The Metro: Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit on entering Michigan AG race

The Metro, Robyn Vincent May 22, 2025

Eli Savit is trying to reshape how justice works in Michigan — starting with what happens inside a prosecutor’s office....

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