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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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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
Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks to reporters in Grand Rapids.
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Whitmer discusses roads, housing, innovation in Grand Rapids

Colin Jackson April 22, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continued to highlight road funding, housing, and innovation as three main priorities during a speech at the...

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The Metro: Detroit Reparations Task Force seeking input from residents for next report

Jack Filbrandt, The Metro April 21, 2025

The Detroit Reparations Task Force is looking for input from residents as they’re preparing its June report for city council....

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(From left) Bottom Line Executive Director Danielle North, Metro co-host Tia Graham, and Black Male Educators Alliance Founder Curtis Lewis at WDET Studios, April 21, 2025.
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The Metro: Black boys are attending college less

Cary Junior II, Tia Graham, The Metro April 21, 2025

There are more women attending college in the U.S. than men, enrollment data shows.  And more women have college degrees...

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People pray near a picture of Pope Francis inside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Philadelphia.
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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan leaders reflect on the loss of Pope Francis, a ‘powerful, prophetic and loving voice’

Nargis Rahman, Pat Batcheller April 21, 2025

Several Michigan leaders released statements today in response to the news of Pope Francis' death, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and...

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The Metro: Congresswoman Tlaib on improving Black maternal health outcomes

Tia Graham, Sam Corey, The Metro April 21, 2025

 The United States spends more on health care costs than any other rich nation, yet maternal death rates remain...

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An Egyptian musician on "Cairo Street," at the World's Fair in Chicago, 1893.
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The Metro: Untold tales of Arab American life in metro Detroit

Robyn Vincent, The Metro April 21, 2025

Some of the first Arabs came to Detroit by way of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The fair recreated far...

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Village employees clear debris left behind by historic ice storms in Wolverine on Monday, April 1, 2025.
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Michigan House poised to approve $75M for ice storm recovery

Rick Pluta April 21, 2025

The state House is poised to vote on legislation this week to allocate $75 million toward recovery efforts in northern...

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A person signs a petition for a ballot proposal on a clipboard.
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Proof of citizenship to vote ballot initiative nears signature collection

Colin Jackson April 21, 2025

A ballot question aimed at ensuring only U.S. citizens are voting in Michigan elections inched a step closer to gathering...

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The Altons are making their Daptone Records debut with the album "Heartache In Room 14."
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Acoustic Café: LA retro-soul band The Altons in studio, past performances from Janis Ian, Marcus Mumford + more

Rob Reinhart April 21, 2025

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, we'll look into the burgeoning L.A. retro-soul scene with The Altons, making their...

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JR JR perform on stage.
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New album from Smokey Robinson, JR JR in Detroit this summer, Olive Klug + more

Rob Reinhart April 21, 2025

In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music we featured a new album of covers from Smokey Robinson, now...

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FILE - Pope Francis pauses during an interview with The Associated Press at The Vatican, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.
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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

Associated Press April 21, 2025

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern...

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Community developer MiSide Community Impact Network joined local leaders on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments, located on 5800 Michigan Ave., Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: City leaders celebrate grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments

Hernz Laguerre April 18, 2025

Community members gathered with local leaders this week to celebrate the grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments, a new $18...

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