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The Detroit Jazz Festival is held over Labor Day weekend in downtown Detroit.
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Detroit Jazz Festival announces tentative 2024 lineup

Jenny Sherman April 12, 2024

The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation unveiled the initial lineup for this year's event — considered the world’s largest free jazz...

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Contractors began installation of the new “Detroit” gateway sign along eastbound Interstate 94 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
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Detroit Evening Report: City begins installation of ‘Detroit’ gateway sign along Interstate 94

Sascha Raiyn April 9, 2024

Drivers on Interstate 94 in Detroit have a new sight to see. The city began installation of an 8-foot-tall “gateway...

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Brick houses in the Bagley neighborhood.
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The Metro: Detroit residents own more homes within city limits than investors, according to report

Sam Corey, The Metro April 8, 2024

The rising prices for single-family homes have made it harder for Americans to become homeowners. In Detroit, the current real...

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Opening Day at Comerica Park
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Tigers fans will celebrate start to season at Grand Circus Park

John Filbrandt April 1, 2024

The Detroit Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox in their three game season opener this weekend. And now, the city...

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Rain gauges like this one can improve data collection.
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Observers track rain data on Detroit’s flood-prone east side

Pat Batcheller March 26, 2024

The National Weather Service has a new cooperative observation station on Detroit’s east side. Volunteers measure rain and snow at...

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The Detroit Sports Commission and Visit Detroit celebrated the milestone of 150 days until the city of Detroit and its surrounding communities welcome the world for the 2024 NFL Draft from April 25-27.
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NFL fans ready to descend on Detroit for NFL Draft

John Filbrandt March 25, 2024

The Detroit Lions had an amazing season and that’s only brought more hype to Detroit hosting this year’s NFL Draft....

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Green Grocer project is back to bring fresh food to Detroit’s neighborhoods

John Filbrandt March 21, 2024

For too many Detroiters, the local grocery store or convenience store doesn’t offer fresh, healthy food. According to city officials,...

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The Schoolcraft Improvement Association held a press conference on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in support of a city lawsuit against a concrete crusher operating in Detroit's Schoolcraft Southfield neighborhood.
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Community continues fight to shut down northwest Detroit concrete crusher

Bre'Anna Tinsley March 15, 2024

A community group in northwest Detroit held a press conference on Thursday to help drum up support for a city...

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The nonprofit Eastside Community Network is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
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The Metro: Eastside Community Network celebrates 40 years of service

The Metro March 14, 2024

The Eastside Community Network (ECN) is celebrating 40 years of community service this year. The organization also recently received a...

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The Metro: Detroit expands program to prevent basement flooding

The Metro March 8, 2024

Detroit experienced one of the warmest winters on record. More extreme weather events, caused by climate change, will continue to...

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Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero speaks to Mayor Mike Duggan during his FY25 budget proposal on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
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Detroit Evening Report: Duggan presents 2025 fiscal year budget to Detroit City Council

Sascha Raiyn, Alex McLenon March 7, 2024

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan presented a $2.76 billion budget plan to city council on Thursday.The proposal includes $20 million for...

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Created Equal: How do we define prosperity?

Created Equal March 5, 2024

Detroit used to be more prosperous than it is now. It once led the country in Black homeownership. But Black...

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