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Detroit City Council President looks forward to working with mayor on poverty and transit issues

Jerome Vaughn June 2, 2026

James Tate is the latest in a long line of Detroit city council presidents as of January.  He attended the...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Police sergeant charged with rape

Sascha Raiyn May 19, 2026

A former Detroit Police sergeant accused of raping six women and girls will stand trial. The Detroit Free Press reports...

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The Metro: Why property taxes are preventing people from moving to Detroit

Sam Corey, The Metro May 14, 2026

If you’re a leader in Detroit, your attention is trained on a big task: attract more people to the city. ...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit gains professional women’s hockey team

Jerome Vaughn May 6, 2026

Hockeytown is getting a new team.  Officials from Ilitch Sports and Entertainment announced today that Detroit is getting a Professional Women’s Hockey League...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Temporary Protected Status for Yemenis ends next week

Nargis Rahman April 6, 2026

Yemeni nationals living in the United States who have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) have until April 13 to self deport...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Sheffield’s State of the City address prioritizes affordability, bringing business to city

Bre'Anna Tinsley April 1, 2026

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield gave her first state of the city address last night at Mumford High School. She announced...

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LISTEN LIVE: Sheffield gives her first State of the City address

WDET Digital Team March 31, 2026

Mayor Mary Sheffield will deliver her first State of the City address at Mumford High School.The annual Detroit event marks...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Gas prices hit $4 a gallon

Jerome Vaughn March 25, 2026

Gas prices continue to rise in metro Detroit.  AAA Michigan says the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular hit four...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan’s plan to help sickle cell disease patients

Sascha Raiyn March 24, 2026

The state has released a new strategic plan to address sickle cell disease. The Michigan Department of Health and Human...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: Every department, every dollar — what Documenters are finding in Detroit’s budget hearings

Robyn Vincent, The Metro March 24, 2026

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield is prioritizing anti-poverty measures in her 814-page proposed budget.  The budget comes as more than a...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: ACLU challenges new ICE detention policy

Nargis Rahman March 16, 2026

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in a major immigration case this week. The American Civil...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Sheffield budget proposal focuses on affordable housing, raising city wages

Sascha Raiyn March 10, 2026

 Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield presented her first budget proposal to the city council Monday with a focus on housing and livable wages to address...

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