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Israeli soldiers take positions in kibbutz Kfar Azza on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, after Hamas militants overran the area killing many Israelis and taking some captive.
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The Metro: West Bloomfield rabbi on Zionism, rising antisemitism, fighting extremism

Sam Corey, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro June 25, 2025

Since Oct. 7, 2023, the world has felt different for a lot of American Jews.  Antisemitism has risen. More recently,...

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The Metro: Detroit native Darnell Davis on the art and joy of wig making

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Tia Graham June 24, 2025

Detroit native and “wig engineer” Darnell Davis is making a name for himself in the beauty and entertainment industries. Designing...

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The Metro: Wayne State genealogy workshop offers tips for tracing lineage of Black Americans

Nadia Ziyad, The Metro, Bre'Anna Tinsley June 24, 2025

Wayne State University is offering a genealogy workshop focused on the lineage of enslaved Black Americans as part of its...

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Detroit Evening Report: Extreme heat continues in metro Detroit; Ford Fireworks + more

Nargis Rahman June 23, 2025

An extreme heat warning will be in effect for much of southeast Michigan through 8 p.m. Tuesday.According to the National...

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FILE - A woman browses produce for sale at a grocery store, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in New York.
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The Metro: Some metro Detroit families balance on the edge as SNAP faces deep cuts

The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 23, 2025

In a nation where supermarkets are filled from floor to ceiling, a single missed phone call can empty a family's...

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Police walk by an idle vehicle near CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Mich., Sunday, June 23, 2025.
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Parishioners, security staff prevent mass shooting at Michigan church, police say

Russ McNamara, Associated Press June 23, 2025

Police say the heroic actions of church members and staff at the CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne stopped a mass...

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A car is stuck in a flooded street in the Ecorse Creek watershed in Dearborn Heights.
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The Metro: State awards Friends of the Detroit River grant to mitigate Ecorse Creek flooding

The Metro, David Leins, Robyn Vincent June 23, 2025

There are some areas in metro Detroit that experience significant flooding almost every time the region gets heavy rains. One...

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Horses pulling freight and tourists pass in front of the Windermere Hotel on Mackinac Island.
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Michigan businesses brace for summer without Canadians

Russ McNamara June 23, 2025

We’re past Memorial Day and kids are out of school. The summer tourism season is here. But this year, Canadians...

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Temperatures highs are expected to peak around 97 degrees on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Cooling centers to open across metro Detroit during upcoming heat wave

Jenny Sherman June 20, 2025

As Michiganders in metro Detroit brace themselves for a massive heat wave early next week, many communities are opening cooling...

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Success of Detroit’s QLINE shows potential for mass transit system, advocate says

Quinn Klinefelter June 19, 2025

Metro Detroit’s efforts to create a rapid mass transit system on par with other major regions has often gone off...

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Shayla Tyler (left) and Allimatou Coleman perform a traditional West African dance during the Wayne State University Juneteenth kickoff event, on Jun. 13, at Wayne State University, in Detroit.
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The Metro Events Guide: More Juneteenth celebrations, the Ford Fireworks and more

Sophia Jozwiak June 19, 2025

Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’ve got even more ways to celebrate in Detroit, from parades and parties to genealogy workshops.Plus,...

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A participant wearing a Pride shirt stands in front of a parade float during the Kentuckiana Pride Parade on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.
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The Metro: The commercialization of Pride Month

The Metro, Tia Graham, Lauren Myers June 18, 2025

It's been more than 50 years since the first Pride march took place in New York City in 1970, commemorating...

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