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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
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Sponsors try again at ‘Momnibus’ bill package to address racial disparities in maternal care

Colin Jackson January 27, 2025

Bills to address racial disparities in maternal health care are making a comeback in the Michigan Legislature.The Senate bills would...

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The Palisades Nuclear Plant sits on the shore of Lake Michigan, in Covert Township.
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A rural energy co-op in northern Michigan wants a nuclear revival

Izzy Ross January 27, 2025

The historic restart of a shuttered nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, stand on stage at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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The Metro: Breaking down the first days of Trump’s second term

The Metro, Trevor McConico, Lauren Myers, Sam Corey January 24, 2025

President Donald Trump’s first day in office was a flurry of activity.  It included dozens of executive orders, as well...

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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan EV industry responds to Trump policy changes

Associated Press, Hernz Laguerre January 24, 2025

While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week, there is still optimism about the industry’s...

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MichMash: Michigan House adopts bills to preempt court ruling on minimum wage, paid leave

Hernz Laguerre January 24, 2025

The GOP-led Michigan House passed two bills this week to curb some of the changes to the state's minimum wage...

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The rally was held in Grand Rapids just hours after President Trump was inaugurated.
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2 Michigan Dems help GOP send first immigration bill to Trump’s desk, against heated opposition

Michelle Jokisch Polo, Rachel Mintz January 24, 2025

With ample support from Michigan’s congressional delegation, the Laken Riley Act is the first bill on the way to President...

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The Metro Events Guide: Winter festivals, indoor art experiences and more to do this weekend in Detroit

Sophia Jozwiak January 23, 2025

This week, we've got free winter festivities, warm indoor art experiences and unique concerts from Bach to rock.Plus, where to...

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Overall, the city of Dearborn experienced a dip in crime of about 7% in 2024, officials report.
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Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn officials report significant decrease in major crime

Bre'Anna Tinsley January 23, 2025

The city of Dearborn announced this week a significant decrease in major crime in 2024. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report...

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Benjamin Booker's latest studio album, "LOWER," comes out Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
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In The Groove Pick of the Week: ‘SAME KIND OF LONELY’ by Benjamin Booker

Ryan Patrick Hooper January 23, 2025

Absolutely obsessed with New Orleans musician Benjamin Booker’s song “SAME KIND OF LONELY.” Talk about a wall of sound/distortion/guitars —...

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In The Groove: New music from Lucy Dacus, Michael Kiwanuka, Bilal + more

Ryan Patrick Hooper January 23, 2025

Can’t get enough of that new Bilal, plus feel good tracks from Cousin Kula covering Erykah Badu, and new music...

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The Metro: Fighting misinformation in the age of social media

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Cary Junior II January 23, 2025

We are all very aware of how misleading and false information can spread by just one click of the share...

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MDHHS continues work to improve foster care system in Michigan

Nargis Rahman January 23, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently shared a report before Judge Nancy G. Edmunds of the...

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