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An exterior view of the Detroit Boat Club circa 1905.
  • CuriosiD
  • CuriosiD

CuriosiD: Why is there a boat club and a yacht club on Belle Isle?

Sascha Raiyn March 27, 2026

In this episode of CuriosiD, listener Max Spayde asks the question:Why is there a boat club and a yacht club on...

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Belle Isle Casino
  • News

Belle Isle Casino reopens after much needed restoration

Bre'Anna Tinsley March 26, 2026

The Belle Isle Casino has reopened for the first time since 2023. The Belle Isle Conservancy and the Department of...

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Three people pose next to a trailhead sign for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The bridge is on the horizon in the background.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Gordie Howe Bridge toll announced

Bre'Anna Tinsley March 12, 2026

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says there will be a $5.75 toll for cars crossing the Gordie Howe International Bridge. That’s $4.25 cheaper...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: How to make the most of Michigan winter in 2026

David Leins, The Metro January 5, 2026

Some people welcome winter in Michigan with open arms, while others watch the calendar until spring's warmth returns.One way to...

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A sign welcoming guests to the city of Hamtramck.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Hamtramck certifies mayoral win—for now

Jerome Vaughn November 19, 2025

Hamtramck’s race for mayor is over—for now.  The Wayne County Board of Canvassers has certified the results of this month’s...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks with former television journalist Gretchen Carlson, not shown, at an event on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Washington.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer urges Trump to reconsider new H1B visa cost

Sascha Raiyn September 30, 2025

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she shared her concerns with President Trump about his new H1B visa policy which makes...

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  • News

How will Belle Isle be affected if state budget falters?

Amanda LeClaire September 24, 2025

An October 1 deadline looms for Michigan lawmakers to pass the state budget. Belle Isle Conservancy officials say proposed cuts and...

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A trash can takes center frame with the stairs leading up to the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle
  • News

Belle Isle launches survey to plan for new amenities

Jerome Vaughn August 19, 2025

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Belle Isle Conservancy are working to plan for new amenities on the...

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Demolition exposes the inside of the abandoned Mammoth department store
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • News
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Detroit Evening Report: Tlaib sponsors grocery bill, Mammoth demolition, + more

Jerome Vaughn August 13, 2025

In this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we go over a new grocery bill sponsored by U.S. Representative Rashida...

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Musicians perform on a blanket in a park
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Culture & Music
  • Events
  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: Music in the parks, art on Belle Isle + more

Sophia Jozwiak July 31, 2025

Outdoor concerts, unique art experiences and critically-acclaimed comedy. Here's what to do this weekend in metro Detroit.MusicHip-Hop in the Parks...

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A group of people dressed in white play drums along the Detroit River
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • News

Detroit Evening Report: Carnival of the Spirit celebrates 25 years in Detroit

Sascha Raiyn June 10, 2025

In this episode of The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a celebration of African ancestors, a Detroit student facing deportation and...

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The James Scott Memorial Fountain at Belle Isle State Park will undergo renovations this year.
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • News

Detroit Evening Report: Belle Isle fountain closing for $6M in renovations

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 13, 2025

Belle Isle’s James Scott Memorial Fountain will undergo an 18-month, $6 million renovation beginning this weekend. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple...

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