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A half-American, half-Mexican flag is waved in a crowd of protesters
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Michigan shows up to proclaim No Kings

Russ McNamara, Quinn Klinefelter, Amanda LeClaire, Colin Jackson June 16, 2025

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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.
  • Politics, Government & Finance
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Meet Todd Perkins: Attorney, advocate, and Detroit mayoral hopeful

Nadia Zyiad June 16, 2025
Jerome Vaughn at the Mackinac Policy conference sit down for an interview.
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Mackinac Policy Conference: Victory on roads

Jerome Vaughn June 14, 2025
Israeli soldiers move on the top of a tank near the Israeli-Gaza border, as seen from southern Israel, Thursday, May 16, 2024.
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Long history between Israelis and Palestinians fueling a war without end, WSU professor says

Russ McNamara May 17, 2024

Soon after Hamas killed over 1,100 Israelis in their Oct. 7 terror attacks, Israel began bombing Gaza. The goal, according...

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Kevin Saunderson
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  • Culture & Music

Alternate Take: Previewing more Movement 2024 performers + remembering jazz great David Sanborn

Liz Warner May 17, 2024

This week on Alternate Take, I continue to highlight artists and DJs scheduled to perform at Movement this Memorial Day...

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Ford’s Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn.
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

White House advisor says new China tariffs safeguard US auto industry

Quinn Klinefelter May 17, 2024

When the Biden administration increased tariffs on some goods imported from China, the President made a point of noting the...

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Detroit Sound Conservancy will host a discussion featuring stories shared by Club Heaven’s community followed by a tribute to the music of Heaven, at the Hawk Community Center in Farmington Hills on Friday, May 17, 2024.
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The Metro: Club Heaven at The Hawk to celebrate Black LGBTQ history

The Metro May 17, 2024

The city of Farmington Hills and the Detroit Sound Conservancy are teaming up to bring a unique event to The...

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Renowned Detroit funk and soul musician and producer Joseph “Amp” Fiddler died on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the age of 65.
  • Culture & Music
  • In The Groove

In The Groove: Today is Amp Fiddler Day in Detroit, so let’s celebrate a musical genius

Ryan Patrick Hooper May 16, 2024

Detroit City Council declared May 15 as Amp Fiddler Day, so you better believe I did the same thing on...

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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s population growth; return of the Belle Isle giant slide and more

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 16, 2024

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover Detroit's population growth, the return of the giant slide on...

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Performers at the 2023 Freak Press Ball
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  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: Movement pre-parties, musical histories and fresh markets

Sophia Jozwiak May 16, 2024

Movement Electronic Music Festival is only one week away, and we’ve got your guide to the hottest pre-parties in town....

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Vanessa Sears (top) and Jonathan Mason will play the leading roles in “Romeo & Juliet,” running through Oct. 26 at the Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada.
  • Created Equal
  • Culture & Music
  • News

Created Equal: Shakespeare in Detroit founder on equity in the arts, new Stratford Festival production

Created Equal May 16, 2024

One of Detroit's very own will return to the acclaimed Stratford Festival in Ontario this year to lead a production...

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  • Public Safety

Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency recalls infused pre-rolled joints from Hazel Park producer

Jenny Sherman May 16, 2024

Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is recalling 1,098 units of infused pre-rolled joints from Hazel Park-based manufacturer Flavor Galaxy after...

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From left: WDET "Morning Edition" host Pat Batcheller and WDET reporters Nargis Rahman and Alex McLenon pose with their Society of Professional Journalism Detroit awards.
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WDET nabs 12 Society of Professional Journalists awards, including five first-place wins

Dave Kim May 16, 2024

Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET won several awards at the Society of Professional Journalism Detroit's annual ceremony on Wednesday, earning...

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FILE - The Detroit skyline is seen, May 12, 2020, in Detroit.
  • News

Census Bureau estimates: Detroit population rises after decades of decline, South dominates growth

Associated Press May 16, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — America’s Northeast and Midwest cities are rebounding slightly from years of population drops — especially Detroit, which...

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Aerial view of downtown Detroit
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Detroit dust ordinance heads to City Council for final approval

Anelle Scott May 16, 2024

A proposed ordinance to limit "fugitive dust" in Detroit and create more stringent air quality rules for commercial facilities is...

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