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The Metro: In the wake of teen takeovers, Detroit’s youth affairs office tries to give teens a place to be

Sam Corey, The Metro April 21, 2026

Large groups of teenagers have been gathering in downtown Detroit organized on TikTok and Snapchat. It’s part of a national...

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Some Michigan Dems look for inspiration at endorsement convention, others want to change the system

Colin Jackson April 21, 2026

The progressive wing of the Michigan Democratic Party made its voice heard over the weekend during the party’s endorsement convention....

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WDET reporters focus on Highland Park in latest Crossing the Lines

Jerome Vaughn, Pat Batcheller April 20, 2026

WDET is starting a new series of Crossing the Lines reports Monday centering Highland Park.  The small city of about...

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MichMash: Michigan Democrats hold 2026 state endorsement convention

Hernz Laguerre April 17, 2026

In this episodeRecap of the 2026 Michigan Republican State Endorsement ConventionWho is running for Secretary of State and Attorney General...

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The Metro: Can interfaith dialogue restore our faith in each other?

Sam Corey April 16, 2026

We’re in a moment of polarization. We’re struggling to see each other, to hear one another and to understand different...

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GOP governor candidate Tom Leonard says Michigan needs a Detroit Lions-esque turnaround

Quinn Klinefelter April 13, 2026

Michigan elects a new governor this year and WDET is talking to the candidates vying to replace term-limited Democrat Gretchen...

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MichMash: Will the Michigan Senate race forecast other critical races across the nation?

Hernz Laguerre April 10, 2026

In this episodeHow do the Michigan Senate candidates reflect the different sections of the Democratic party?What other critical races across...

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Detroit Chief Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed aims to expand citywide health initiatives

Nargis Rahman April 9, 2026

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield recently appointed Ali Abazeed as the city’s new Chief Public Health Officer, saying he would be...

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Influencer Hasan Piker gives Michigan’s US Senate race some heat

Russ McNamara April 8, 2026

The Michigan Democratic Senate Primary is heating up a bit. Polls largely show the trio of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Congresswoman...

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The Metro: Trust in elections is declining. A Michigan Republican clerk blames politics

Sam Corey, The Metro April 8, 2026

President Donald Trump and Republicans want to transform the election process. Recently, the president signed an executive order that seeks...

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The Metro: Many immigrants in Michigan have had their rights violated by the Trump administration

Sam Corey, The Metro April 7, 2026

When President Donald Trump took office, he promised to crack down on immigration. He’s done that.  Since January of 2025,...

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MichMash: Attorney General Dana Nessel talks ICE detention center lawsuit, data centers and more

Hernz Laguerre April 3, 2026

The State of Michigan and the City of Romulus have sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to stop them...

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