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The Metro: How the Detroit City Appointments Project aims to shape city leadership

Robyn Vincent, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 21, 2025

It’s no secret Detroit is at a turning point. Mayor Mike Duggan is on his way out. And soon, a...

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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit nonprofit launches website to inform voters ahead of city elections

Sascha Raiyn July 15, 2025

Local nonprofit CitizenDetroit is working with Politics on the Go and Activate Detroit to get Detroiters informed ahead of upcoming...

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Detroit mayoral candidate John Barlow at WDET Studios.
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Detroit mayoral candidate John Barlow says city is on the verge of ‘a new era’

Jerome Vaughn July 10, 2025

Detroit’s primary election is less than a month away. Nine candidates are on the city’s ballot for mayor. WDET has...

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Citizen Vox: Voter says Detroit needs to steer more funding towards public transit

Quinn Klinefelter July 7, 2025

Detroit faces a turning point this year. Long-time Mayor Mike Duggan is leaving the office to make an independent bid...

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Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal III discusses his run for mayor on January 30, 2025.
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The Metro: Detroit mayoral candidate Fred Durhal shares strategic vision for the city

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey June 25, 2025

Detroit mayoral candidate and City Councilman Fred Durhal III last week announced his strategic plan for improving the city, including...

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Detroit mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow appears on "The Metro" at WDET Studios, June 24, 2025.
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The Metro: Detroit mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow talks ‘recreating the family fabric’

The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Nadia Ziyad June 24, 2025

Detroit has come a long way since declaring bankruptcy in 2013, but challenges still remain. Residents are struggling to find...

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Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Council President Saunteel Jenkins announces bid for mayor

Jerome Vaughn January 15, 2025

Former Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins announced her plans to run for mayor of Detroit this week.Subscribe to the...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addresses city employees on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announces he will not seek reelection

Jerome Vaughn November 13, 2024

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced to city employees on Wednesday that he will not seek reelection as mayor of Detroit...

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Detroit Documenters will join "The Metro" every Friday to share details about public meetings and encourage civic engagement.
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The Metro: Detroit Documenters talk public meetings, civic engagement every Friday 

John Filbrandt July 26, 2024

Detroit City Council is going on recess from July 31 to September, but that doesn’t mean all local government meetings...

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The Metro: New mental health survey aims to better identify Detroiters’ health care needs

The Metro May 22, 2024

In recent years, conversations about mental health have been getting more attention, but it's not always easy to determine when...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his 11th State of the City address at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
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Mayor Duggan talks NFL Draft, crime reduction and affordable housing at State of the City

Russ McNamara April 18, 2024

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his 11th State of the City address Wednesday night. Speaking at the Dexter Avenue Baptist...

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