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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
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Detroit Today: What is income inequality doing to all of us?

Detroit Today September 21, 2023

CEO pay has skyrocketed more than 1,200% since 1978, compared to a 15.3% increase in a typical worker’s compensation, according...

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Kraft Heinz is recalling 83,800 cases of individually wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices over concerns of a potential choking hazard.
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Kraft Singles recalled due to potential choking hazard

Jenny Sherman September 21, 2023

Kraft Heinz on Wednesday announced a voluntary recall of nearly 84,000 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American cheese slices after...

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Detroit names its first urban agriculture director

Pat Batcheller September 21, 2023

Mayor Mike Duggan opened a new chapter in Detroit’s urban farming story by hiring one of the people who is...

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Detroit Today: The economic impact of the UAW strikes

Detroit Today September 21, 2023

As the United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers nears a full week today, many are wondering how...

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Detroit Today: Gary Peters explains why he’s supporting UAW members

Detroit Today September 21, 2023

It’s been about a week since the United Auto Worker strikes began, and it appears like they won’t end soon....

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A crowd of people and their dogs squeeze into Palmer Park dog park during the grand opening.
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Dogs, owners have a ball at Palmer Park’s new dog park

Laura Herberg September 21, 2023

A brand new dog park has opened up at Palmer Park in Detroit. The City of Detroit surveyed residents to...

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Detroit Today: New podcast explores auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles

Detroit Today September 21, 2023

Over the last five years, automakers have been committing more resources to produce and distribute electric vehicles. Ford and General...

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A floor crowded with people and cars at a past North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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Detroit Today: How the UAW strikes have shaken up the auto show

Detroit Today September 20, 2023

The North American International Auto Show opened to the public this week, amid a historic United Auto Workers strike against...

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A photo of a pit bull at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich.
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Pit bull ban passes in Grosse Pointe Shores

Dave Kim September 20, 2023

A controversial dog ordinance banning pit bulls was passed Tuesday evening by Grosse Pointe Shores City Council. The bill was...

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United Auto Workers members attend a rally in Detroit, Sept. 15, 2023.
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General Motors lays off 2,000 workers at Kansas plant amid UAW strike

Tia Graham September 20, 2023

General Motors announced that they're laying off 2,000 people because of the strike with the United Auto Workers union.Listen and...

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Ford reaches tentative deal with Canadian auto workers union

Russ McNamara September 20, 2023

Thousands of unionized auto workers in Canada will remain on the job after brokering a tentative new contract with Ford...

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A person holds up a sign that says "Detroit is a union town" on Sept. 15, 2023, in Wayne, Mich.
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Detroit Evening Report: UAW President Shawn Fain threatens more work stoppages, sets new deadline

Jerome Vaughn September 19, 2023

The United Auto Workers union is on strike against Detroit’s automakers for a fifth day. Listen and Subscribe to the...

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