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The Capitol is seen under dark skies in Washington, Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan’s U.S. Senators stand firm on government shutdown, Supreme Court blocks SNAP payments

Nargis Rahman November 10, 2025

Both of Michigan’s U.S. Senators voted against a procedural move to end the federal government shutdown. Seven Democrats and one...

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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.
  • The Metro
  • uncategorized

The Metro: Could I-375 pause rekindle Detroit’s fight for real repair?

Robyn Vincent, The Metro September 4, 2025

I-375 is not just a concrete thoroughfare — it is a reminder of how Black neighborhoods were sacrificed, and how...

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A view of St. Antoine Street at Winder near Detroit's Black Bottom neighborhood. In view are a number of residential buildings, as well as Abe's Market.
  • The Metro

The Metro: Postponed I-375 redesign project raised awareness of historic Black Bottom neighborhood

David Leins, The Metro August 25, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation recently announced postponing a planned I-375 reconstruction project citing increasing increased costs and community feedback....

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Photo of a DDOT bus in Detroit, Michigan.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: “DDOT Now,” Detroit Paratransit’s Same-Day Service

Nargis Rahman June 16, 2025

Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.“DDOT Now,” Detroit Paratransit’s Same-Day ServiceDDOT launches same-day paratransit service...

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I-94 over M-39 in Allen Park.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance
  • Transit

Detroit Evening Report: MDOT announces plans for I-94 overhaul

Hernz Laguerre March 28, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is preparing
metro Detroiters for the upcoming reconstruction of I-94.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report...

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A closed highway in Michigan
  • All Things Considered
  • News
  • Transit

MDOT to close part of I-696 for two years

Pat Batcheller February 18, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to begin the final phase of its Restore the Reuther project on March 1,...

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FortStreetRail
  • Morning Edition
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance
  • Transit

MDOT aims to end Fort Street train delays Downriver

Pat Batcheller February 7, 2025

Before President Joe Biden left the White House, the Federal Railroad Administration approved almost $74 million to fix a recurring...

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I-75_Chrysler_Freeway_looking_south
  • Politics, Government & Finance
  • The Metro
  • Transit

The Metro: How is the project to cap I-75 going?

John Filbrandt, The Metro, Cary Junior II February 6, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Downtown Detroit Partnership is developing a project to cap the...

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I-75_Chrysler_Freeway_looking_south
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • The Metro
  • Transit

The Metro: How capping I-75 could reconnect communities

John Filbrandt October 25, 2024

In the 1940s, Detroit, like many communities across the country, saw the highway system tear through Black neighborhoods. It disrupted...

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Barack Obama walks onstage and waves to a crowd in Detroit
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Detroit Evening Report: Obama visits Detroit, Pistons start new season + more

Jerome Vaughn October 23, 2024

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Barack Obama's visit to Detroit, the start of a new season for...

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Detroit summer skyline with a rainbow.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Environment
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Detroit Evening Report: Hurricane Helene impacts Detroit; Gratiot gets funding boost and more

Hernz Laguerre September 27, 2024

Friday on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the remnants of Hurricane Helene bringing strong winds and rain to the...

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A view of the Ambassador Bridge.
  • Auto
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • Environment
  • News
  • Public Safety
  • Transit

Detroit Evening Report: MDOT to ease transport restrictions for flammable materials on Ambassador Bridge

Sascha Raiyn September 3, 2024

The Michigan Department of Transportation is lifting some restrictions for transporting certain hazardous substances across the Ambassador Bridge this fall....

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