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The Palisades Nuclear Plant sits on the shore of Lake Michigan, in Covert Township.
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NRC close to decision on Palisades re-opening, environmental coalition vows to fight

Colin Jackson July 22, 2025

The owner of a shut-down nuclear power plant in southwest Michigan could try to bring it back online by the...

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The Metro: Youth-led mentorship program giving young Detroiters tools for financial wellness

Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 21, 2025

New tariffs imposed earlier this year by the Trump administration are starting to raise prices on some consumer goods, and...

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The Metro: How the Detroit City Appointments Project aims to shape city leadership

Robyn Vincent, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 21, 2025

It’s no secret Detroit is at a turning point. Mayor Mike Duggan is on his way out. And soon, a...

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Eugene Brown II, a resident of Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood on the city's west side, says honesty and action matters most to him in the city's next leader.
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Citizen Vox: Voter says honesty matters most for Detroit’s next mayor

Bre'Anna Tinsley July 21, 2025

Detroit voters will elect a new mayor this fall. Nine people are running to succeed Mike Duggan, who’s making an...

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Michigan Chronicle Executive Editor Jeremy Allen speaks with WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
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DER Weekends: Detroit’s historic Black newspaper is watching city’s mayoral race closely

Sascha Raiyn, Jerome Vaughn July 19, 2025

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report Weekends, WDET News Director and Detroit Evening Report host Jerome Vaughn...

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MichMash: Michigan loses deal for major semiconductor plant; new proposal aims to expand bottle bill

Hernz Laguerre July 18, 2025

Michigan lost a deal for a massive semiconductor plant this week that was projected to bring about 10,000 jobs to...

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House approves Trump’s $9B cut to public media, aid

Associated Press July 18, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for...

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A demonstrator holds up a handmade sign that says "Stop the deportation No one is illegal"
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The Metro: Christian leaders take a stand against ICE in metro Detroit

Robyn Vincent, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 17, 2025

In Detroit, the fallout from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's doubling down on aggressive tactics has shaken local communities....

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Detroit Evening Report: Mayoral candidates vow to find new revenue streams for Detroit

Quinn Klinefelter, Bre'Anna Tinsley July 17, 2025

Most candidates vying to become Detroit's next mayor agree the city's high property tax rates remain a barrier to home...

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The Metro: How will Detroit’s next mayor address homelessness and housing?

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

Affordable housing has been a major issue for many voters in Detroit. In fact, according to recent University of Michigan...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan shakes hands with a resident at a press conference in Southwest Detroit.
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Citizen Vox: Voter wants next Detroit mayor to ‘put own spin’ on Duggan’s blueprint

Quinn Klinefelter July 17, 2025

Only about one out of every five people in the city of Detroit voted during the last mayoral election.Now a...

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Michigan’s conservation districts face financial struggle to meet public need

Evan Dix, Amanda LeClaire July 17, 2025

Michigan’s conservation districts are raising concerns as they face increasing financial challenges and potential cuts in federal funding. Officials from the...

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