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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
The stained glass exterior of Detroit's Downtown Synagogue.
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Detroit’s Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue reopens after $6M renovations

Russ McNamara August 25, 2023

Detroit’s Downtown Synagogue is set to reopen Friday following a nearly $6 million renovation. The Isaac Agree congregation was founded...

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Vernor street sign in Detroit, Mich.
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DTE Energy is working to reduce power outages, but can Detroit residents afford to wait?

Russ McNamara, Zaire Daniels August 25, 2023

In February 2023, an ice storm caused over 300,000 DTE Energy customers in Metro Detroit to lose power. Some residents...

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A tree is uprooted outside a home on Aug. 25, 2023, in Canton Township, Mich.
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Michigan storm with 75 mph winds downs trees and power lines, several people are killed

Associated Press August 25, 2023

ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — A strong storm powered by winds of up to 75 mph (121 kph) in Michigan downed...

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Farm Agriculture Tractor Big Red Apple Orchard
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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan farmers call on state lawmakers to pass ‘right to repair’ bill

Hernz Laguerre August 24, 2023

Michigan farmers are urging the state Legislature to pass a bill that would allow them to fix their own equipment...

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A notice of eviction letter.
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Research finds housing instability in Detroit hurts students

Laura Herberg August 24, 2023

A recent report by the University of Michigan and Wayne State University shows housing instability in Detroit is impacting children...

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Republican presidential candidates, from left, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum stand on stage before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Detroit Today: Michigan conservatives react to the first Republican primary debate

Detroit Today August 24, 2023

The Republican Party held its first presidential primary debate in Milwaukee Wednesday night. Eight candidates made their case about why...

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Collage of Big Sean, Danny Brown, Eminem, Tee Grizzley and Skilla Baby.
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CultureShift: Who is the best rapper to come out of Detroit?

CultureShift August 24, 2023

Axios Detroit recently released a poll asking people who they think is the greatest rapper from Detroit. Big Sean and...

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Speakers at the Shepherd House groundbreaking ceremony pose for a photo op.
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Construction begins on LGBTQ+ inclusive affordable housing development in Ferndale

Alex McLenon August 24, 2023

Construction has started on a new affordable housing development for elderly members of the LGBTQ+ community in Ferndale.The facility with...

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A photo of the Detroit skyline's reduced visibility due to poor air quality in Detroit, Mich. on June 7, 2023.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit opening relief centers to protect residents from heatwave, poor air quality

Tia Graham August 23, 2023

Hazardous air quality and extreme temperatures have prompted the city of Detroit to take action and provide relief.Subscribe to the...

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Mental Health Matters
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Detroit Today: How the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people socialize

Detroit Today August 23, 2023

It’s been a while since people were social distancing and wearing masks. Are we back to normal? What does "normal"...

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Reda Taleb (left) with "CultureShift" co-host Tia Graham in the WDET studios, in Detroit, Mich. in October 2022.
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Author Reda Taleb is working to change the world for incarcerated people and their children

Sascha Raiyn August 23, 2023

Reda Taleb calls herself a “decarceration” advocate. “We are really stepping away from, in an intentional way, using mass incarceration...

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Erykah Badu
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Mic Check: Neo soul icon Erykah Badu celebrates career spanning over 25 years

Chris Campbell August 23, 2023

It’s been nearly three decades since Erykah Badu came along and changed the sound of soul music with her 1997...

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