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A half-American, half-Mexican flag is waved in a crowd of protesters
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Michigan shows up to proclaim No Kings

Russ McNamara, Quinn Klinefelter, Amanda LeClaire, Colin Jackson June 16, 2025

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Detroit attorney Todd Perkins formally announced his campaign for mayor on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Considine Little Rock Recreation Center in Detroit's North End neighborhood.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Meet Todd Perkins: Attorney, advocate, and Detroit mayoral hopeful

Nadia Zyiad June 16, 2025
Jerome Vaughn at the Mackinac Policy conference sit down for an interview.
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Mackinac Policy Conference: Victory on roads

Jerome Vaughn June 14, 2025
fish fishing
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Michigan Fisheries Say They’re Swimming in Sea of Red Tape

Cheyna Roth, Jake Neher August 3, 2020

Fishing on the Great Lakes is in limbo right now. There’s legislation in the state Senate to change commercial fishing...

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Empty classroom
  • Coronavirus in Michigan
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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School Administrators Face Hard Decisions Ahead of New School Year

Detroit Today, Clare Brennan August 3, 2020

In just over a month, children are set to head back to school. Districts and administrators are scrambling to put in...

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

At Long Last, Meijer Is Coming to East Jefferson

Detroit Today August 3, 2020

The rumored possibility of a new Meijer grocery store on East Jefferson has been a topic of discussion for quite...

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Notice to Voters Election Polling Place 8.8.17-jn
  • All Things Considered
  • Elections
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  • News

Officials Urge Absentee Ballot Drop-Offs, Prepare for Days-Long Count

Rick Pluta August 3, 2020

Don’t wait. Drop off your ballot in person. It’s too late to put it in the mail if you want...

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Louie B 07/31/20 pb
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Coronavirus in Michigan
  • Morning Edition
  • News

Pandemic Puts Strain on Pet Care Providers

Pat Batcheller August 3, 2020

Reporter's note: This story is dedicated to my beloved Louie, who died unexpectedly after a brief illness in July. Rest in...

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  • Ann Delisi's Essential Cooking
  • Culture & Music

Essential Cooking: Midwesterners, Embrace Your Spicier Side

Ann Delisi August 3, 2020

In the debut episode of WDET's new podcast "Essential Cooking," hosts Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato explore the spicier...

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Sarah E. Ray
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Culture & Music
  • CultureShift
  • Racial Attitudes

Watch a Short Film On the Black Woman Who Integrated the Boblo Boats

LaToya Cross, Ryan Patrick Hooper August 1, 2020

On a summer day in 1945, Sarah Elizabeth Ray stood up for something because she wasn’t allowed to sit down....

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Cass Tech Election 1 DET
  • Elections
  • News

Michigan Aug. 4th Election: Congressional, County Primaries In Wayne, Oakland, Macomb

Shiraz Ahmed July 31, 2020

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, Michiganders will head to the polls to vote in Democratic and Republican primaries for county executives,...

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Motown Museum
  • Culture & Music
  • CultureShift

Marvin Gaye, 50 Years Later: Why We’re Still Asking “What’s Going On?”

LaToya Cross, Ryan Patrick Hooper July 31, 2020

The rich layers of Marvin Gaye’s unmistakeable vocals. The lush strings of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.  An important message that...

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Heavy Medals Podcast ESPN 30 for 30 7.31.20-jn
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

How Legendary Gymnastics Coaches Fostered Abusive Culture, Larry Nassar

Detroit Today July 31, 2020

ESPN’s latest 30 for 30 podcast "Heavy Medals" is a seven-part series on the Karolyis reign of U.S. Women’s Gymnastics....

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Detroit: Engine of America Cover RJ King 7.31.20-jn
  • Culture & Music
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Racial Attitudes

How Detroit’s Industrial History Set the Stage for the Auto Business

Detroit Today July 31, 2020

The city of Detroit has been an economic driver of the American economy for a long time. Detroit author and...

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Detroit Police vehicle
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  • Public Safety

Detroit Police Kill Sword-Wielding Man on West Side

Russ McNamara July 31, 2020

A Detroit Police officer shot and killed a sword-wielding man on the city’s west side Thursday night. Chief James Craig...

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