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Detroit Department of Transportation and its predecessor, the Department of Street Railways, has used many iterations of trolleys, streetcars and buses over the years.
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The Metro: New campaign aims to ‘Bring Back the Tracks’ on Michigan Avenue

Lauren Myers, Robyn Vincent, The Metro March 5, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. At the turn of the 20th century, metro Detroit had one...

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President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
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FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his address to Congress

Associated Press March 5, 2025

President Donald Trump's Tuesday night address to a joint session of Congress highlighted several of the initiatives he's started in his first six weeks...

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Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko announcing the district's new program offering iftar meals for students to take home during the month of Ramadan.
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Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn Public Schools offering take home meals to students observing Ramadan

Sascha Raiyn March 4, 2025

Dearborn Public Schools is providing free meals for students to take home for iftar, the break fast meal during the...

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Ameneh Marhaba opened the African fusion pop-up Little Liberia in 2016.
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The Metro: Exploring connections between food and culture with Detroit area chefs

The Metro, Trevor McConico, Sam Corey March 4, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. There are many religious rituals and traditions practiced around the world...

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A view of the Ambassador Bridge at night.
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Trump’s 25% tariffs against Mexico and Canada now in effect

Alex McLenon March 4, 2025

President Donald Trump’s long-threatened 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect on Tuesday. Economists warn the tax on...

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Lawmakers could adopt restrictions this year on phones in schools

Rick Pluta March 4, 2025

A Republican state lawmaker says he hopes Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s support will help get a proposal enacted into law...

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The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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Watch live: President Trump to address joint session of Congress

Jenny Sherman, NPR March 4, 2025

President Trump will give a speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, his first address before Congress since...

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Lions prowl for new college talent at NFL Combine

Quinn Klinefelter March 3, 2025

The Detroit Lions took the first major step in renewing the chase for a Super Bowl trophy this weekend. The...

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DTE Headquarters in downtown Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit utilities could face significant penalties

Nargis Rahman March 3, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover new incentives for utilities to improve reliability. Plus, construction begins on I-696...

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Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd sits in her office
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Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd is Michigan’s next poet laureate

Bre'Anna Tinsley March 3, 2025

Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd has been selected as Michigan's third poet laureate. Boyd is an award-winning author and retired professor...

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Detroit lacrosse coach Liam McElroy holds traditional and contemporary lacrosse sticks at WDET Studios, Monday, March 3, 2025.
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The Metro: The past and present of the indigenous sport lacrosse in Detroit

The Metro, Tia Graham March 3, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Long before this city was home to gator shoes, Ford...

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Ferndale Sign Suburb Metro Detroit
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The Metro: License plate cameras at Ferndale-Detroit border creating controversy

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Lauren Myers March 3, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Detroit Documenters have been taking notes on growing tensions in...

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