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Daily round-up of the news that Detroit residents need to know

The Detroit Evening Report is a 3-minute daily round-up of the news that city residents need to know. Stories focus on the concerns, problems, passions and needs of Detroiters — specifically residents of color.

Hosted By: Sascha Raiyn, Jerome Vaughn, Bre’Anna Tinsley, Nargis Rahman and Hernz Laguerre.

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FILE - Former state Sen. Adam Hollier attends a press conference with other Detroit lawmakers and activists regarding the redistricting of Michigan Congressional maps, Oct. 12, 2021.

Detroit Evening Report: Adam Hollier challenges Shri Thanedar for US House seat

Jerome Vaughn October 17, 2023

Palestinians take shelter from Israeli bombardment at a school in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Monday, Oct.16, 2023.

Detroit Evening Report: Lawsuit aims to expedite safe return of Palestinian Americans from Gaza

Nargis Rahman October 16, 2023

A mural outside of Los Galanes in Mexicantown on Detroit's Southwest Side.

DER Weekends: How Latinx Detroiters made their mark on the city

Sascha Raiyn October 13, 2023

Members of metro Detroit's Jewish community gathered at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield on Monday, Oct. 9, in a show of support for Israel following Hamas’ brutal and unprecedented attack on Israeli civilians.

Detroit Evening Report: Jewish, Muslim orgs in metro Detroit heighten security after social media threats

Sascha Raiyn October 13, 2023

Concept art of proposed Henry Ford Hospital expansion in Detroit.

Detroit Evening Report: Residents begin advisory council elections to guide $3B development

Hernz Laguerre October 12, 2023

Detroit Evening Report: Casino workers prepare to strike as contract expiration nears

Tia Graham October 11, 2023

Photo of a Michigan State University sign

Detroit Evening Report: MSU establishes new tuition-free program for Michigan residents

Jerome Vaughn October 10, 2023

Detroit Evening Report: Advocacy group reports increase of Muslims detained during border re-entry at DTW

Nargis Rahman October 9, 2023

UAW members strike outside the Ford Assembly Plant in Wayne on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Detroit Evening Report: UAW halts strike expansion, citing substantial progress

Russ McNamara October 6, 2023

This Thursday, March 24, 2016, image from video shows a hand-written sign placed at the entrance to a lead-testing clinic held at Richfield Public School Academy in Flint, Mich. Thousands of Flint parents have had their children tested at free clinics run by the Genesee County Health Department since residents became aware that their water had become contaminated with lead after the city began drawing water from the Flint River to save money.

Detroit Evening Report: New Michigan law will require lead testing for young children

Hernz Laguerre October 5, 2023

Members of the public voice concerns during a Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's public hearing at TCF Center in Detroit, Oct. 20, 2021.

Detroit Evening Report: Federal trial will challenge metro Detroit legislative districts

Tia Graham October 4, 2023

FILE - James Craig, a former Detroit police chief, announces he is a Republican candidate for governor of Michigan, on Sept. 14, 2021,

Detroit Evening Report: Retired Detroit police chief James Craig officially launches US Senate campaign

Jerome Vaughn October 3, 2023

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