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FILE — Blighted homes in Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: 8,000 homes demolished in Detroit cleanup effort

Nargis Rahman July 21, 2025

Detroit marks 8,000th demolition under Proposal NThe City of Detroit recently celebrated its 8,000th demolition under Proposal N. The proposal...

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The Metro: Youth-led mentorship program giving young Detroiters tools for financial wellness

Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 21, 2025

New tariffs imposed earlier this year by the Trump administration are starting to raise prices on some consumer goods, and...

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An aerial view of Midtown Detroit.
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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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WDET music hosts Ann Delisi and Don Was at the inaugural Don Was Motor City Playlist Bowling Party at the Garden Bowl in Detroit.
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The Metro: Ann Delisi, Don Was to go head-to-head at Motor City Playlist’s annual Bowling Party

Cary Junior II, David Leins, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 21, 2025

Here at WDET, we feel incredibly lucky to have such an esteemed group of music hosts gracing our airwaves. On...

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Eugene Brown II, a resident of Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood on the city's west side, says honesty and action matters most to him in the city's next leader.
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Citizen Vox: Voter says honesty matters most for Detroit’s next mayor

Bre'Anna Tinsley July 21, 2025

Detroit voters will elect a new mayor this fall. Nine people are running to succeed Mike Duggan, who’s making an...

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Michigan Chronicle Executive Editor Jeremy Allen speaks with WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
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DER Weekends: Detroit’s historic Black newspaper is watching city’s mayoral race closely

Sascha Raiyn, Jerome Vaughn July 19, 2025

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report Weekends, WDET News Director and Detroit Evening Report host Jerome Vaughn...

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Detroit's Chinatown is at Peterboro and Cass.
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The Metro: Detroit’s historic ‘Chinatown’ is making a comeback

Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad, Jack Filbrandt, The Metro July 18, 2025

Chinatown in Detroit was the destination for many Chinese immigrants who traveled to the city. Urban renewal and the construction...

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A crowd in Hart Plaza watches a performer on stilts at the African World Festival
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The Metro Events Guide: Global celebrations and good trouble

Sophia Jozwiak July 17, 2025

The Concert of Colors is back in full swing, but it's not the only global festival in town. This week,...

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A demonstrator holds up a handmade sign that says "Stop the deportation No one is illegal"
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The Metro: Christian leaders take a stand against ICE in metro Detroit

Robyn Vincent, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 17, 2025

In Detroit, the fallout from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's doubling down on aggressive tactics has shaken local communities....

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Detroit Evening Report: Mayoral candidates vow to find new revenue streams for Detroit

Quinn Klinefelter, Bre'Anna Tinsley July 17, 2025

Most candidates vying to become Detroit's next mayor agree the city's high property tax rates remain a barrier to home...

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In The Groove: Butcher Brown, bigboihums, Jadu Heart, Mieke Miami

Ryan Patrick Hooper July 17, 2025

New music from Mieke Miami, Annahstasia, Perfume Genius, Jadu Heart and more. Check the playlist below and listen to the...

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A line of drummers perform at the African World Festival
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The Metro: African World Festival returns to the heart of Detroit

Cary Junior II, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 17, 2025

The African World Festival is an annual event hosted by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. It’s...

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