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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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Inside Shed 5 at Eastern Market
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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
Joe Biden, Donald Trump
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Biden, Trump making Metro Detroit appearances this week to speak to UAW members during strike

Quinn Klinefelter September 25, 2023

The United Auto Workers' ongoing strike against Detroit’s automakers collides with presidential politics this week. President Joe Biden echoes the...

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Flying cars are here (almost)

Pat Batcheller September 25, 2023

Henry Ford built his first Model A at the original Mack Avenue factory in Detroit in 1903. 120 years later,...

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FILE - A demonstrator holds up a sign during a rally outside the Paramount Pictures Studio in Los Angeles, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
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Hollywood’s writers strike is on the verge of ending. What happens next?

Associated Press September 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Hollywood strike of nearly five months appears about to end as a tentative deal has been reached between unionized...

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FILE - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs legislation, May 22, 2023, in Royal Oak, Mich.
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Detroit Today: The Democrats’ latest agenda in Lansing

Detroit Today September 22, 2023

After having a busy winter passing a flurry of bills related to gun control, LGBTQ rights and tax reform, what...

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DER Weekends: UMA works to build Detroit’s next generation of techno legends

Sascha Raiyn September 22, 2023

On the latest episode of DER Weekends, former WDET reporter Juma Sei visited the opening of a music school that...

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UAW President Shawn Fain walks the picket lines outside the Mopar plant in Center Line, Mich on Sept. 22, 2023.
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Detroit Evening Report: Expanded UAW strike includes 13 Stellantis and GM locations in Michigan

Sascha Raiyn September 22, 2023

One week after the United Auto Workers started its strike against the Detroit automakers, the union has extended the walk...

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Detroit Today: Should Michigan require paid family leave?

Detroit Today September 22, 2023

Last month, the Whitmer administration unveiled a list of policy priorities that included reaching an 100% clean energy standard and...

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CultureShift: Detroit Horse Power to open equine education center in the city

CultureShift September 22, 2023

Detroit Horse Power is a local organization with the goal of teaching and inspiring young people through equestrianism. The nonprofit...

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Detroit’s most violent precincts saw drop in crime this summer

Russ McNamara September 22, 2023

Detroit's two most violent precincts saw a significant drop in violent crime this summer, as well as a citywide drop...

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United Auto Workers march outside the Stellantis North American Headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
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Strikes against automakers spread to 38 locations in 20 states, Stellantis and GM are targeted

Associated Press September 22, 2023

The president of the United Auto Workers said Friday the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking...

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Attendees at Pine Knob Music Amphitheatre.
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Hepatitis A exposure confirmed at Pine Knob Music Theatre

Jenny Sherman September 22, 2023

Thousands of concertgoers may have been exposed to hepatitis A during nine shows held at the Pine Knob Music Theatre...

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The Heidelberg Project - "Penny Car"
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Detroit Evening Report: Heidelberg Project lays off staff, plans to sell headquarters after facing financial hardship

Hernz Laguerre September 21, 2023

The world-renowned Heidelberg Project has laid off staff and paused their educational program due to financial strain exacerbated by the...

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