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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

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
black and white picture of De'Sean Jones searing a Detroit jersey and a saxophone
  • Culture & Music
  • CultureShift

De’Sean Jones wants to bring culture back to the arts

Ryan Patrick Hooper, Sophia Jozwiak October 18, 2022

De’Sean Jones is a son of Detroit's legendary jazz and electronic music scenes. He worked his way up in the...

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Stephen Henderson (left) and Nolan Finley photographed by StoryCorps in 2017.
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Oakland University event promotes civil conversations

Detroit Today, Sam Corey October 18, 2022

From political leadership, we sometimes hear promotions of civil conversations. But civil conversations don't necessarily mean just being kind to...

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Gretchen Whitmer, Tudor Dixon
  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Gov. Whitmer and Dixon meet in their first gubernatorial debate

John Filbrandt October 18, 2022

Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode:  Detroit News reporter...

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  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: Attendance rates in Michigan schools reach five-year low

Sascha Raiyn October 17, 2022

Attendance in Michigan schools fell during the 2021-22 academic year.The Detroit Free Press reports the statewide attendance rate has fallen...

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DTE truck parked outside on a stormy day
  • All Things Considered
  • News

Report shows Detroit electric infrastructure lags behind suburbs; DTE Energy disputes race plays a factor

Russ McNamara, Sophia Jozwiak October 17, 2022

Late in August, a line of severe thunderstorms knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers in...

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An audience member addresses the Dearborn school board at a meeting discussing whether six books should stay in the district's school libraries
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Education
  • Politics, Government & Finance

A look at Dearborn’s book controversy

Detroit Today, Sam Corey October 17, 2022

Dearborn Public School board meetings erupted last week with passion and disturbance from hundreds of people who wanted to be...

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  • Community & Quality of Life
  • CultureShift

Detroit dojo teaches physical and mental strength in new documentary

Ryan Patrick Hooper October 15, 2022

Not too far from WDET’s studios, there's a dojo where young Detroiters are learning to be strong not only physically,...

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Hundreds attend Dearborn School Board's meeting about six books under review.
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • News

Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn school board meeting about book bans draws hundreds

Jerome Vaughn October 14, 2022

The removal of at least six books from Dearborn school libraries was the focus for hundreds who attended Thursday's Board...

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  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

New children’s book explores the Great Migration, family connection and returning home

Detroit Today, Sam Corey October 14, 2022

Grandparents always offer a different perspective, but that perspective is especially different when they grew up and lived in different...

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  • CultureShift

Redford Theatre honors beloved local horror host

Amanda LeClaire, Sophia Jozwiak October 14, 2022

A whole generation of Metro Detroiters remembers hearing the familiar voice of Sir Graves Ghastly on their TVs every Saturday...

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  • Community & Quality of Life
  • News

Dearborn bridal boutique owner uses her Lebanese American identity to connect with community

Nargis Rahman October 14, 2022

Hana Abboud has a unique eye for dresses worn by modest brides across cultures and religions. She is the owner...

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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
  • News

Vice President Kamala Harris touts Biden admin’s accomplishments ahead of Metro Detroit visit

Quinn Klinefelter October 14, 2022

With less than a month away from the November 8 midterm elections, the major political parties in Michigan are trying...

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