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Created Equal: The Milliken v. Bradley decision’s effect on Detroit schools, 50 years later

Robyn Vincent, Madison Ganzak August 7, 2024

Last month marked the 50th anniversary of a Supreme Court case originating in Detroit that’s had a lasting impact on...

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Shri Thanedar greets residents at a senior appreciation day outside Detroit’s Aretha Franklin auditorium
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Rep. Shri Thanedar defeats Detroit councilwoman Mary Waters in 13th Congressional primary

Karen Brundidge, Bre'Anna Tinsley August 7, 2024

U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar defeated Detroit City Council member Mary Waters in the Democratic primary for the Detroit area's 13th...

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Wayne County voters pass proposals A, P; Detroiters pass library millage renewal

Amanda LeClaire, Sascha Raiyn August 7, 2024

Wayne County voters approved two ballot initiatives on Tuesday that will renew a millage to fund improvements to parks and...

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The Metro: Detroit saxophonist composing songs inspired by city parks

John Filbrandt August 6, 2024

A new project is combining sounds and storytelling – rooted in Detroit’s parks and neighborhoods.  The Joyce Foundation, in collaboration...

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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit announces new plan to help residents pay overdue water bills

Sascha Raiyn August 6, 2024

The city of Detroit has created a new payment program for those behind on their water bill. Subscribe to the Detroit...

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The Metro: More than 20 candidates running for 3 open school board seats in Detroit

Sydney Waelchli July 31, 2024

There will be 22 candidates on the ballot in November vying to fill three open seats on the Detroit Public...

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Created Equal: How will this week’s Supreme Court decision on foreclosure profits affect Detroit homeowners?

Justina Giglio July 31, 2024

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled this week that its 2020 decision — which held that former property owners were entitled...

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, which acquired the boathouse in 2014, is seeking a private partner to help fund the restoration of the iconic structure.
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CuriosiD: What is the history behind the Belle Isle Boathouse?

Amanda LeClaire July 31, 2024

WDET’s CuriosiD podcast answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes $1 million in funding for the nonprofit Midtown Detroit, Inc. to revitalize Detroit's Chinatown neighborhood.
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The Metro: State allocates $1M in funding to help revitalize Detroit’s Chinatown

John Filbrandt July 29, 2024

The rich history of Chinatown in Detroit is often lost on those who aren’t old enough to remember.The first Chinese...

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Detroit Evening Report: What to know about Proposal L, Detroit’s public library millage renewal

Bre'Anna Tinsley July 29, 2024

A proposal to renew a millage for the Detroit Public Library will be on the August 6 ballot for Detroiters.Subscribe...

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City officials broke ground on the new Preserve on Ash development in North Corktown on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
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Detroit Evening Report: New mixed-use development breaks ground in North Corktown

Hernz Laguerre July 26, 2024

The city of Detroit broke ground this week on the first phase of a new mixed-use housing development in North...

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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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