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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
Motor City Comic Con
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What to expect at Motor City Comic Con

Pat Batcheller May 13, 2022

  Set your phasers to fun: Captain James T. Kirk is beaming down to Novi this weekend as Motor City...

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Cleta Mitchell and Donald Trump
  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: May 12, 2022: Trump supporters holding “election integrity” summit

Nargis Rahman May 12, 2022

  Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Former President...

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Oxford High School Renovations hall
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Oxford officials delay investigation into shooting

Eli Newman May 12, 2022

  The school board in Oxford is delaying an investigation into the state’s deadliest school shooting. The district’s Board of...

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X: The Life and Times of Malcom X
  • Culture & Music
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

Malcolm X-inspired opera opens Saturday at Detroit Opera House

Detroit Today May 12, 2022

Malcolm X was a minister, human rights activist and prominent Black nationalist leader who served as a spokesman for the...

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1-6-2021 trump supporters capitol
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Politics, Government & Finance

How the “big lie” came to be and why people still believe it

Detroit Today May 12, 2022

President Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election fair and square. But many people — including prominent Republicans — say...

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Trash
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • CultureShift
  • Environment

Litter is a significant problem in Detroit. Kids could be the solution

Amanda LeClaire May 12, 2022

Springtime in Detroit means daffodils and apple trees are blooming, birds are returning – and plastic bags, bottles, pizza boxes...

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Federal Reserve
  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: May 11, 2022: MSU economist becomes first Black woman to serve on Fed’s board of governors

Tia Graham May 11, 2022

  Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Michigan State...

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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Ukrainian author explains how Ukrainians are fighting for their land, history and culture

Detroit Today May 11, 2022

It has now been months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war has turned into one of attrition — as...

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Police vehicle East Lansing Michigan
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Detroit Evening Report, May 10, 2022: East Lansing officers identified in shooting at Meijer

Sascha Raiyn, Sarah Lehr May 10, 2022

  Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Two East...

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Detroit City Council at a meeting in April 2022.
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Detroit City Council approves Right to Counsel ordinance

Laura Herberg May 10, 2022

  The Detroit City Council has unanimously approved the “Right to Counsel” ordinance. The legislation will pay for attorneys for...

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Voting Vote Election 2
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Why one political scientist believes Democrats can still win rural voters

Detroit Today May 10, 2022

As the 2022 midterm elections approach, Democrats face the growing issue of electability in sparsely populated areas. Because of the...

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Carol Glanville
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Politics, Government & Finance

How a Democrat unseated a Republican in rural Kent County, MI

Detroit Today May 10, 2022

Carol Glanville recently won in rural Kent County, Michigan, flipping the 74th House District seat, which has been held by...

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