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A photo of the Detroit skyline on June 7, 2023.
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The Metro: ‘Heat island effect’ contributing to warmer temperatures in Detroit, research shows

The Metro May 17, 2024

As global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, environmental factors in some urban communities are amplifying the heat...

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A rendering of the boulevard proposed to replace I-375. The image shows a boulevard with six to nine lanes, wide sidewalks, a two-way bicycle track and greenspace.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit residents, business owners draft petition to halt I-375 redevelopment

Jerome Vaughn May 15, 2024

A group of metro Detroiters sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan this week asking...

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RenCen Renaissance Center Downtown Detroit GM 2 6/26/2019
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Created Equal: What’s next for Detroit’s iconic RenCen building?

Created Equal May 15, 2024

The Renaissance Center is a well known skyscraper in the city of Detroit, occupied by General Motors since 1996.Now, after...

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Detroit homes mediocre
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The Metro: Detroit company using IRA funds to help low-income households be more energy efficient

The Metro May 14, 2024

The announcement of Michigan Central Station’s reopening on June 6 has many excited about what the location will mean for...

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Mark Savaya Leaf and Bud Billboard on Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, May 10, 2024.
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Detroit Councilwoman Calloway is calling for a ban on cannabis billboards

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 10, 2024

Detroit City Council member Angela Whitfield Calloway is asking for the city to limit the number of cannabis billboards allowed...

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Detroit-based developer Greatwater Homes has already constructed three single-family homes along Fischer Street near Kercheval in the East Village.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit developer constructing single-family homes in East Village

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 9, 2024

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is praising a new development of single-family homes in the city’s East Village neighborhood. Subscribe to...

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A rendering of the boulevard proposed to replace I-375. The image shows a boulevard with six to nine lanes, wide sidewalks, a two-way bicycle track and greenspace.
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Created Equal: Residents speak out against I-375 redevelopment plan

Created Equal May 9, 2024

A coalition of community voices is challenging the “I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project” to replace the one-mile stretch of freeway on...

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Legendary radio broadcaster and cultural curator Gilles Peterson (left) joined Ryan Patrick Hooper on "In The Groove" Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
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In The Groove: Radio legend Gilles Peterson brings Detroit residency to Spot Lite

WDET News May 2, 2024

Legendary radio broadcaster, DJ and cultural curator Gilles Peterson is hosting a residency this week at Spot Lite Detroit. Gilles...

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The Black-led and community-owned Detroit People's Food Co-op held its grand opening on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Detroit's North End neighborhood.
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Detroit Evening Report: People’s Food Co-op opens; Detroit unveils historic preservation plan and more

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 2, 2024

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the opening of Detroit People's Food Co-op, Detroit City...

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Detroit Poet Laureate jessica Care moore at WDET Studios, May 1, 2024.
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The Metro: Detroit’s new Poet Laureate jessica Care moore shares her plans for the role

The Metro May 1, 2024

Poet Laureates have been a tradition in societies dating back to ancient Greece, providing a way for countries, states and...

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Fans stand outside the NFL Draft Theater in downtown Detroit on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
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Detroit set NFL Draft attendance record, what’s next?

Alex McLenon May 1, 2024

The NFL Draft in Detroit racked up record attendance numbers. It’s estimated that more than 775,000 football fans gathered downtown...

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Detroit Lions fans during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit.
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Detroit sets all-time Day 1 Draft record with more than 275,000 attendees

Quinn Klinefelter April 26, 2024

More than 275,000 fans showed up for their teams during the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit...

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