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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
Crews continue to work on the water main break in Southwest Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: Almost 200 families still displaced after water main break

Russ McNamara, Sascha Raiyn February 25, 2025

About 190 families displaced by last week’s water main break in Southwest Detroit are still in hotels as repairs and...

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The Metro: Rep. Dingell says Trump’s taking ‘meat cleaver’ to federal departments 

Robyn Vincent, Tia Graham, The Metro February 25, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Donald Trump’s presidency has been marked by confusion and chaos for...

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The Metro: Will Detroit see better days under Black leadership?

Lauren Myers, Cary Junior II, The Metro February 25, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Detroiters will elect their next mayor later this year, and the stakes...

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Visitors at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge observe some of the oldest trees along the river.
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Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge gains recognition for trees more than 300 years old

Amanda LeClaire February 25, 2025

The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge has officially been recognized by the Old Growth Forest Network, a nonprofit dedicated to...

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Acoustic Café: Ottawa’s Leif Vollebekk shares new songs in studio, archived performances from Brandi Carlile, Shemekia Copeland + more

Rob Reinhart February 25, 2025

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, our guest Leif Vollebekk tells us about the interesting discoveries he made during...

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A photo of Tigers diehard Josh Tebeau rooting on the team in Cleveland.
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The Metro: Detroit Tigers start spring training

John Filbrandt, The Metro February 24, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. While it does not feel like spring, warmer days and Detroit...

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Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn police seek suspect after fatal road rage incident claims life of teen

Nargis Rahman February 24, 2025

The Dearborn Police Department is investigating a road rage incident that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old Dearborn Heights...

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GOP state rep. explains why she voted for minimum wage and sick leave changes

Pat Batcheller February 24, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills last week to raise Michigan's minimum wage and guarantee sick leave for workers.The hourly rate...

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Curtis Hertel, Jr. was selected as chair of the Michigan Democratic Party during its spring convention.
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Curtis Hertel Jr. elected Michigan Dem chair

Rick Pluta February 24, 2025

Michigan Democrats have selected veteran political figure Curtis Hertel Jr. to serve as their new party chair headed into a...

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Photo of singer Roberta Flack from 1976.
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Roberta Flack: The quiet fire who gave love its soundtrack

Chris Campbell February 24, 2025

Noted soul music icon Roberta Flack has transitioned at age 88, leaving behind a legacy of music that defined the...

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FILE - Roberta Flack holds the Grammy award for her record, "Killing Me Softly With His Song" as singer Isaac Hayes, right, looks on at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on March 4, 1974.
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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88

Associated Press February 24, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the...

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Detroit producer and musician Dean Beanz.
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Play (Like We Used To)’ by Dean Beanz

Chris Campbell February 24, 2025

This week's pick is a tribute to timeless artistry.Dean Beanz, a Detroit producer, musician, and artist, has been a creative...

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