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This mural, painted by Detroit-based artist Jesse Kassel, was one of eight painted across Michigan during the 2020 election to encourage people to vote.
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Michigan special elections: What metro Detroiters should know before May 6

Jenny Sherman May 2, 2025
Stacey Hotwaxx Hale performs a DJ set at WDET
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Respect the Architect: Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale

Waajeed May 1, 2025

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The Metro Events Guide: Mother’s Day markets, May the fourth and more

Sophia Jozwiak May 1, 2025
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Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit offering summer safety tips for Safe Kids Month

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 1, 2025
"In The Groove" host Ryan Patrick Hooper inside of WDET's Cass Corridor studios.
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In The Groove: New music from Shigeto & Kesswa, Karriem Riggins, Claude Fontaine

Ryan Patrick Hooper April 3, 2025

A madly eclectic mix from some of my favorites, including Shigeto & Kesswa, Claude Fontaine, Karriem Riggins, Cousin Kula, Thandii...

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Detroit attorney Todd Perkins formally announced his campaign for mayor on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Considine Little Rock Recreation Center in Detroit's North End neighborhood.
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Detroit Evening Report: Attorney Todd Perkins enters Detroit mayoral race

Bre'Anna Tinsley, Nargis Rahman April 3, 2025

Detroit attorney Todd Perkins announced his bid for mayor this week, making him the eighth candidate to enter the race...

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Michigan’s top court says police can’t search cars solely because of marijuana odor

Associated Press April 3, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — The odor of marijuana alone isn't a sufficient reason for police to search a car without a...

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Village employees clear debris left behind by historic ice storms in Wolverine on Monday, April 1, 2025.
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Whitmer deploys National Guard to help ice storm recovery

Michael Livingston April 3, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has deployed the Michigan National Guard to help with ice storm recovery.Two specialized teams were deployed Wednesday...

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The Michigan Hall of Justice.
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Michigan Supreme Court orders sentencing hearings for 18-year-old lifers

Rick Pluta April 3, 2025

More than 250 felons sent to prison for life with no chance of parole for crimes committed when they were...

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The tiger statue sits outside Comerica Park in Detroit
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The Metro Events Guide: Opening Day tailgates, Greek Independence Day Parade and more to do in Detroit this week

Sophia Jozwiak April 3, 2025

This week, we've got Tigers tailgates, cultural parades, celebrated comedians and events selling so fast we couldn't wait another week...

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A car drives through a puddle left after a downpour of rain in Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: Metro Detroiters brace for more heavy rain, flooding

Jerome Vaughn April 2, 2025

Detroiters are bracing themselves for another round of storms on Wednesday night. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple...

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Detroit has partnered with the nonprofit American Forests, and a number of other state and local conservation groups, on an initiative to grow more trees in the city.
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Detroit’s tree canopy is growing, despite federal funding cuts

Amanda LeClaire April 2, 2025

American Forests, the nation’s oldest conservation nonprofit, says Detroit has planted 25,000 trees since launching a local tree equity partnership...

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Ryan Patrick Hooper
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In The Groove: Birthday candles for Gil Scott Heron, Marvin Gaye, farewell to Chicago legend George Freeman

Ryan Patrick Hooper April 2, 2025

Lots of throwbacks today led by birthday candles for Gil Scott Heron and Marvin Gaye, alongside Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery,...

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The Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
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The Metro: City budget sessions wrapping up in Detroit

Jack Filbrandt, Lauren Myers April 2, 2025

Eyes are glued to the NCAA’s March Madness, but there’s a different kind of March Madness going on in local...

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FILE - Demonstrators rally in support of federal workers outside of the Department of Health and Human Services, Feb. 14, 2025, in Washington.
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Michigan union advocates react to Trump cuts, vow to fight against them

Russ McNamara April 2, 2025

President Donald Trump is attacking unions at the federal level in a way not seen since the Reagan administration. Claiming...

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Upgrading a standard license or ID to a REAL ID is free in Michigan if done during the normal renewal period.
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How Michiganders can meet REAL ID requirement for domestic air travel beginning May 7

Christopher G. Johnson April 2, 2025

Soon all U.S. airlines will require REAL ID-compliant ID to board a domestic flight.Transportation Security Administration spokesperson Jessica Mayle the...

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