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National Weather Service seeks winter weather spotters in Detroit

Pat Batcheller November 7, 2024

The National Weather Service expects a warmer and wetter than normal winter in southeast Michigan. But that doesn't rule out...

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Terry Dexter
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The Progressive Underground: Terry Dexter has a rhythm of resilience

Chris Campbell November 5, 2024

On today’s 5-on-5, we dive into the world of Terry Dexter — a Detroit native, now Los Angeles-based musical powerhouse,...

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A wall with a vote mural in Detroit.
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The Metro: Detroit coalition 482Forward hoping to boost voter turnout in the city

Dorothy Jones November 4, 2024

Voter turnout in the city of Detroit has been historically low, with the number of residents casting ballots in the...

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A Día de los Muertos ofrenda featuring pictures, sugar skulls and treats.
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The Metro Events Guide: Día de los Muertos celebrations, live performances and Election Day in Detroit

Sophia Jozwiak November 1, 2024

This week, we’ve got Día de los Muertos celebrations, live performances and some early holiday shopping opportunities.Plus, it’s almost Election...

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"The Fist" monument to boxer Joe Louis in downtown Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit seeking sculptor for new Joe Louis statue showcasing life ‘outside the ring’

Hernz Laguerre November 1, 2024

The city of Detroit is issuing an open call for a sculptor to create a new statue of Detroit legend...

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Detroit nonprofit Community Push funded the creation of The Wig DIY Skatepark in Midtown in 2014.
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The Metro: The community behind Detroit’s skateparks

Dorothy Jones November 1, 2024

Skateparks are more than just a place to sharpen your skills. They’re a community hub that draws people of different...

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Donald Trump supporters gather at TCF Center in downtown Detroit in November 2020.
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Detroit deploys new election security after 2020 chaos

Quinn Klinefelter November 1, 2024

The special counsel in the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump released a report weeks ago that held...

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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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Detroit Evening Report: Crime down in Detroit, new program to improve maternal health + more

Bre'Anna Tinsley October 31, 2024

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover decreasing crime in the city of Detroit, Michigan doctors reducing maternal mortality rates...

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For years, neighbors around Detroit have committed to watch vacant homes in their neighborhood on the day before Halloween to deter arson and other crimes.
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The Metro: The history (and end) of Devil’s Night in Detroit

John Filbrandt October 30, 2024

The day before Halloween is referred to as Mischief Night in many parts of the country, but in Detroit, it...

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Melia Howard, formerly the director of community engagement for the city of Detroit, has been named by Mayor Mike Duggan as the city's new deputy mayor.
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Detroit Evening Report: City of Detroit names new deputy mayor

Jerome Vaughn October 30, 2024

Mayor Mike Duggan named Melia Howard as his new deputy on Wednesday, replacing Todd Bettison — who becomes Detroit’s interim...

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Bottom Line, a Boston-based post-secondary education organization, is expanding to Detroit to help students access and persist through college.
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Detroit Evening Report: Boston education nonprofit expands to Detroit; Halloween happenings + more

Sascha Raiyn October 29, 2024

Tonight on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover a Boston-based education nonprofit's expansion to Detroit; family-friendly Halloween activities that won't break...

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A "Vote Here" sign outside a voting location in Michigan on Election Day 2023.
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The Metro: What it means to improve voting access for people with disabilities

John Filbrandt October 29, 2024

In the 2022 election, 20% of people with disabilities were likely to face difficulties voting. That’s compared to 6% of...

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