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John Sherwood, left, and Scott Duck, both of the American Museum of Magic, stand beside the milk can used in Harry Houdini’s famous escape act. Duck holds a photo of Houdini performing the trick.
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Harry Houdini still haunts Detroit 100 years after his Halloween death

Quinn Klinefelter October 31, 2026

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Trump speaks to a crowd of supporters at Macomb County, marking 100 days into his presidency, April 29, 2025.
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The struggle to build trust in local elections is pushing this clerk into retirement | The Metro

Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent, The Metro October 27, 2026
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Margo Moon’s Shell Shock’D Tacos | CONTAINER on The Metro

Tia Graham October 26, 2026
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Why Michigan Struggles to Connect People With Jobs

Detroit Today February 11, 2020

Michigan’s underdeveloped workforce is a complicated issue. Many employers can’t seem to find employees to fill low and mid skilled...

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Top Michigan Craft Beer Trends to Watch in 2020

Amanda LeClaire February 10, 2020

Detroit Free Press columnist Brian Manzullo says he has his eye on five state breweries that are expected to grow significantly this year,...

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Here are the Detroit Free Press’ Best Restaurants of 2019

Ann Delisi February 10, 2020

Courtesy of Detroit Free Press This week, the Detroit Free Press will be revealing their top restaurants of 2019.  WDET's Ann Delisi...

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You Might Be Wrong About Michigan’s Economy

Cheyna Roth, Jake Neher February 10, 2020

Michigan’s economy was in the national spotlight last week.  During her response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, Gov....

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Car Crash Wreck Auto No Fault Insurance 1/18/2019
  • Auto
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Politics, Government & Finance
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Michigan’s New Auto Insurance Law Is Complex. Here’s How to Get the Best Value.

Detroit Today February 10, 2020

It’s been nine months since Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed historic legislation to overhaul auto insurance in Michigan. The change in...

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Why ‘Parasite’s Oscar Wins Matter

Detroit Today February 10, 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards took place last night and it was one to remember, especially for Parasite, winner of Best...

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Allen Rd train delay 02/06/20
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Wayne County Finds $35 Million Solution to End Allen Rd. Train Delays

Pat Batcheller February 10, 2020

One of Metro Detroit's most chronic traffic headaches is about to get some relief. Local, state and federal officials have...

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Detroit Film Theatre
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At 92-Years-Old, Can the Academy Awards Still Learn New Tricks?

Ryan Patrick Hooper February 7, 2020

The 92nd annual Academy Awards are happening this Sunday at 8 p.m. on ABC. One of the biggest storylines in...

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Wayne State University WSU Sign Midtown 9/9/2019
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Wayne State Names Presidential Election A Campus Holiday

Tia Graham February 7, 2020

Wayne State University is declaring the 2020 presidential election a campus holiday. Officials say it is in response to achieving...

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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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After ‘American Dirt’ Controversy, Will Publishers Embrace Minority Authors?

Detroit Today February 7, 2020

Recently, a firestorm ensued after the publication of a book titled “American Dirt."  It’s a story about a Mexican mother...

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Brighton Gardens Lake Colony Mr Smiths Forgotten Community
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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Brighton Gardens: The Idlewild Inspired Community You’ve Never Heard Of

Detroit Today February 7, 2020

You may have heard about Idlewild, the resort community up north often called "Michigan’s black Eden." But there are smaller...

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When Traumatic Events Occur, Teachers Face Student Concerns

Sascha Raiyn February 6, 2020

When school shootings, natural disasters or incidents of police brutality make the news, students take their concerns about that news...

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