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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
Gov Gretchen Whitmer Tampon Tax presser
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Whitmer calls on schools to go back to in-person instruction

Detroit Today January 27, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says it's time for school districts that are now virtual to get kids back in classrooms. 98%...

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Overtaxation is top of mind for Detroit homeowners as property values rise

Eli Newman January 27, 2022

Last weekend, more than 600 people participated in an online public forum to discuss reparations for Detroit residents affected by...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaking behind a podium
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Whitmer’s State of the State focuses on education, taxes 

Dorothy Hernandez, Russ McNamara January 26, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out her agenda Wednesday night during her State of the State address. Speaking at Detroit Diesel in Redford Township, Whitmer,...

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Sterling Heights planning commission approves American Muslim Diversity Association expansion

Laura Herberg January 26, 2022

The Sterling Heights Planning Commission has unanimously given approval to the American Muslim Diversity Association (AMDA) to move forward with...

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Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments challenging newly redrawn legislative districts

Russ McNamara January 26, 2022

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether they should direct the state’s redistricting commission to redraw recently approved district maps. A coalition of current and...

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Author Raechel Anne Jolie explores what it’s like to grow up, struggle and thrive in the Rust Belt in new book

Detroit Today January 26, 2022

The Rust Belt is often described as a vestige of industrial strength. In the simplest terms, these are places where our...

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“Grandmothers of America” captures the beauty and wisdom of aging

Ryan Patrick Hooper January 25, 2022

The new photo book “Grandmothers of America” is highlighting the beauty of an aging population and the advice they’d give...

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RenCen Renaissance Center Downtown Detroit GM 2 6/26/2019
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General Motors is investing $7 billion in Michigan to raise EV production

Alex McLenon January 25, 2022

On the heels of debuting its electrified Chevrolet Silverado, General Motors is putting more than $7 billion toward boosting its...

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Former Congressman Fred Upton.
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Upton waiting out redistricting challenges before making re-election decision

Detroit Today January 25, 2022

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) says he's going to wait until challenges against Michigan's new political maps play out...

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Aaron Retish
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: What you need to know about possible war

Sam Corey January 25, 2022

There are 100,000 Russian troops stationed near that country’s border with Ukraine. Fears continue to grow that an invasion is...

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13th Congressional District race in Michigan: Here’s who’s running, so far

Dorothy Hernandez, Russ McNamara January 25, 2022

Michigan’s redistricting commission changed the current legislative boundaries, including the 12th and 13th congressional districts. In the 12th, Rep. Rashida...

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Whitmer COVID-19 nursing home policy was “misleading,” GOP lawmaker says

Russ McNamara January 25, 2022

A report released last week by Michigan’s Auditor General used a broader definition of long-term care facility to determine the...

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