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

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 1, 2025
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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Air pollution in Detroit remains high and harmful

Solina Robles June 8, 2023

Air pollution in Southeast Michigan has been rising due to the current Canadian wildfires. Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes...

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A photo of the Detroit skyline on June 7, 2023.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s air quality is one of the worst in the world because of Canadian wildfires

Hernz Laguerre June 7, 2023

Wildfires in Canada are causing Michigan residents to experience hazardous air quality and hazy smoke. Metro Detroit in particular is...

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Blanton L. Banks and wife Kimberly cut the ribbon to officially open the community refrigerator.
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Community fridge opens in Detroit’s Martin Park neighborhood

Solina Robles, Laura Herberg June 7, 2023

In late May, a new community refrigerator opened outside Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Detroit's Martin Park neighborhood, offering free...

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Brian Calley at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference
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Detroit Today: Brian Calley talks Michigan small businesses

Detroit Today June 7, 2023

Each year in Michigan, political, business and philanthropic leaders gather on Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference, an even...

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Melanca Clark at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Detroit Today: How philanthropy is changing in Detroit to empower residents

Detroit Today June 7, 2023

Each year in Michigan, political, business and philanthropic leaders gather on Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference, an event...

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Tom Kelly at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Jobs & the Economy
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Detroit Today: How Automation Alley is driving innovation in Southeast Michigan

Detroit Today June 7, 2023

Each year in Michigan, political, business and philanthropic leaders gather on Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference, an event...

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Stock photo of eviction notice posted on a door.
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In-person eviction hearings have resumed in Detroit, hurting low-income residents

Solina Robles, Laura Herberg June 7, 2023

Starting on Monday, the 36th District Court resumed in-person hearings for Detroiters facing evictions. The court had been holding virtual...

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Photo of person using cell phone while driving.
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Handheld cellphone use banned for motorists in Michigan

Associated Press June 7, 2023

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The use of handheld cellphones while driving a car will be outlawed in Michigan under legislation...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Man pleads guilty to assisting in plot to kidnap Michigan governor

Associated Press June 7, 2023

BELLAIRE, Mich. (AP) — A man accused of assisting the leaders in a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor pleaded guilty Wednesday, the...

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Highland Park municipal building
  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park, GLWA reach deal to extend negotiations over $24M water debt

Jerome Vaughn, Juma Sei June 6, 2023

Highland Park City Council members have approved an interim agreement with the Great Lakes Water Authority over its $24 million...

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Abdullah Hammoud speaks about the new Dearborn Public Health Narcan station in the city's transit center
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Detroit Today: How Dearborn is growing its population, opposite of state trends

Detroit Today June 6, 2023

Two weeks ago, Dearborn mayor Abdullah Hammoud’s addressed plans to grow the city’s population and invest in its residents during...

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Two images from the 1980s of David Rudolph on the set of 'The Scene'
  • Culture & Music
  • CultureShift

Reflecting on the cultural legacy of ‘The Scene’

Tia Graham June 6, 2023

Detroit is the birthplace of Techno music. And like most genres, Techno needed an outlet and a space to be...

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