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For Ex-Offenders, Housing is a Bigger Hurdle Than Employment

Cheyna Roth, Jake Neher March 2, 2020

Housing, particularly “affordable housing” has been a hot topic in communities across Michigan. Formerly incarcerated people, or “Returning Citizens” as they...

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Presidential Candidates Continue to Jockey for Black Voters’ Support

Detroit Today March 2, 2020

The South Carolina primary and Pete Buttigieg's subsequent exit from the presidential race underscored the important role that black voters play...

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Ferndale Schools Seek Bond For School Renovation on Election Day

Russ McNamara March 2, 2020

Tuesday’s election isn’t just about the Democratic Presidential Primary. Ferndale Public Schools has a 10-year / 120-million dollar bond proposal...

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Vote Here Elections Polling Place Voting 11/5/2019
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Michigan March 10th Election: What’s On the Ballot and How to Vote In Metro Detroit

Shiraz Ahmed March 2, 2020

On Tuesday, March 10th, Michiganders will head to the polls to vote on the Republican and Democratic Presidential nominees. When...

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Horse Hear Nebula Image from Wayne State Observatory 2/28/2020
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These Detroit Researchers Are Studying the Cosmos, Seeking Answers

Detroit Today February 28, 2020

We're entering a new era of space exploration in the United States. Private firms are pushing the boundaries of what...

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The Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration helped broker a tentative deal between the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and Highland Park last month to end a 10-year dispute over unpaid water bills.
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Highland Park Residents May See Water Debt Forgiven In Class Action Settlement

Laura Herberg February 26, 2020

A five-year-old class action lawsuit alleging the City of Highland Park improperly handled water utility bills has been settled. If a...

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Michigan Spends More on Prisons Than Higher Education, And Smaller Schools Are Hurting

Cheyna Roth, Jake Neher February 26, 2020

There’s a new push to close a wide gap in state funding for universities. Oakland University says no school should...

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Canadian Mexican Flags Canada Mexico NAFTA Trade Border
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Two Michigan Democrats Voted Differently On NAFTA 2.0. We Asked Them Why.

Detroit Today February 25, 2020

NAFTA has long been a lightning rod for criticism, especially from President Donald Trump who blamed the agreement for the...

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Canadian Mexican Flags Canada Mexico NAFTA Trade Border
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Foreign Policy, Trade and the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election

Detroit Today February 24, 2020

There’s an event happening today at Wayne State University devoted to taking a look at the 2020 election through the...

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Michigan Supreme Court Justices State of the State 2020
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You Have A Right to an Attorney, But Not In Civil Cases

Detroit Today February 24, 2020

Most people are familiar with their right to an attorney but may not realize this guarantee of council exclusively applies...

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In Sanders’ Rise, GOP Strategist Sees Echoes of Trump

Detroit Today February 24, 2020

The Michigan presidential primary is just a couple weeks away. Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson explores how the process is...

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Former Obama Commerce Secretary Says Trump Tariffs Backfiring on U.S. Workers

Quinn Klinefelter February 24, 2020

President Trump says he’s imposed tariffs on a variety of foreign goods to even the playing field for U.S. industries...

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