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BELLE ISLE KOI-2
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • CuriosiD
  • CuriosiD
  • Secondary

CuriosiD Extra: Belle Isle has long history of hosting koi

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine June 4, 2026

In the latest episode of CuriosiD, WDET’s Russ McNamara examined why so many fire stations in Detroit have koi ponds. Now...

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Book cover depicts a graphic of a man jumping into a body of water
  • The Metro

The Metro: New book captures Detroit’s summer spirit and asks who its outdoor spaces were really built for

Cary Junior II, The Metro May 27, 2026

"Black Summers" - a book about growing up in the urban outdoors -  is a compilation of writings from Detroiters....

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Mike Duggan
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • Elections

Detroit Evening Report: Mike Duggan drops out of Michigan governor’s race

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 21, 2026

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has dropped out of the race to become Michigan’s next governor.Duggan wrote in a letter...

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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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snowmobile
  • 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
  • uncategorized

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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