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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.
  • Elections
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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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  • The Boulevard

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
mothering
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Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit offering summer safety tips for Safe Kids Month

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 1, 2025
FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2017 file photo, Dr. Larry Nassar appears in court for a plea hearing in Lansing, Mich.
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Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison: AP sources

Associated Press July 10, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

DER Weekends: dream hampton on Martin Luther King’s legacy and the story of her name

Sascha Raiyn July 7, 2023

In the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Juma Sei talks with filmmaker and native Detroiter dream hampton about the legacy...

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Zo
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  • Soul Saturday

Soul Saturday: Zo! shows love for retro jazz, soul ahead of Detroit homecoming

Nick Austin July 7, 2023

On Saturday, Detroit natives Zo!, real name Lorenzo Ferguson, and Tall Black Guy will return home as part of their...

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Homes at the University District in Detroit, Mich.
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Crossing the Lines: University District is Detroit’s fourth neighborhood to add security fee

Laura Herberg July 7, 2023

This story is part of WDET’s Crossing the Lines: Live6 series, exploring the neighborhoods around the intersection of Six Mile...

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Community members perform a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Muhammad Ali Park in Detroit
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  • CultureShift

CultureShift: Muhammad Ali Park opens on Detroit’s west side

Tia Graham July 7, 2023

The Islamic Center of Detroit hosted an inauguration and ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new Detroit City Park named...

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Paul Randolph
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  • Soul Saturday

Soul Saturday: Paul Randolph discusses bass guitar, international acclaim, new music and more

Detroit Today July 7, 2023

Since the days of James Jamerson and the Motor City Funk Brothers, the bass guitar has been a central part...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: Michigan’s new $82B budget reveals the state’s priorities

Detroit Today July 6, 2023

“Show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value,” is a line President Joe Biden and other representatives...

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Denby High School in Detroit, Mich.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit public schools receive nearly $3M to add 12 new health centers

Hernz Laguerre July 6, 2023

The Detroit Public School Community District will receive $2.76 million from the philanthropic corporation Ballmer group to help launch 12...

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Dwele
  • Soul Saturday

Soul Saturday: Dwele reflects on his debut, Detroit roots, story behind Kanye’s ‘Flashing Lights’

Nick Austin July 6, 2023

This summer marks the 20th anniversary of Dwele’s first album Subject.  The Detroit native sat down with WDET's Soul Saturday...

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Exterior of the Michigan Science Center
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CultureShift: Michigan Science Center receives NASA grant to advance STEM projects in Detroit

Tia Graham July 6, 2023

The Michigan Science Center will continue to inspire the next generation of young science lovers with a new grant from...

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D2A2 bus waiting at a bus stop.
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: How regional public transit could help solve Michigan’s population decline

Detroit Today July 6, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently created the Growing Michigan Together Council — a group hoping to counter Michigan’s stagnating population. As...

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Aretha Franklin
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Aretha Franklin’s sons battle over handwritten wills 5 years after her death

Associated Press July 6, 2023

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Five years after her death, the final wishes of music superstar Aretha Franklin are still unsettled....

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