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Detroit mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow appears on "The Metro" at WDET Studios, June 24, 2025.
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The Metro: Detroit mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow talks ‘recreating the family fabric’

Robyn Vincent, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro June 24, 2025

Detroit has come a long way since declaring bankruptcy in 2013, but challenges still remain. Residents are struggling to find...

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  • In The Groove

In The Groove: New releases from The Beths, Say She She, Wet Leg

Ryan Patrick Hooper June 24, 2025

Loved playing new tracks from The Beths, Say She She, Joy Crookes, Vulfmon, Wet Leg, Bon Iver and many more. ...

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USA womens' national team defender Emily Sonnett kicks the ball against the Republic of Ireland in the first half of an international friendly soccer match Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo.
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The Metro: Will USWNT’s progress influence parity in women’s soccer?

Nadia Ziyad, The Metro, Tia Graham June 23, 2025

Men’s sports have dominated the media for decades, but that trend is shifting. The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT),...

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Detroit's free community shuttle service, "The Connect," will re-launch on July 7, 2025.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit announces return of autonomous shuttle service ‘The Connect’

Hernz Laguerre June 20, 2025

The city of Detroit announced this week that its free community shuttle service, "The Connect," will return next month with...

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Detroit City Councilman and mayoral candidate Fred Durhal III.
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Durhal releases economic plan in bid for Detroit mayor

Russ McNamara June 20, 2025

We are less than two months away from the August primary in the race for Detroit Mayor.The top two vote...

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Temperatures highs are expected to peak around 97 degrees on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
  • Community & Quality of Life
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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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  • In The Groove

In The Groove: The return of Howdy Fest, plus new music from David Byrne, Madison McFerrin

Ryan Patrick Hooper June 18, 2025

Our friends from the 4th annual Howdy Fest stop by to talk about the importance of carving out queer space...

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Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez.
  • Culture & Music
  • The Metro

The Metro: Multitalented Jessie Reyez talks artistry and more ahead of Detroit tour stop

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

Canadian singer-songwriter and Grammy nominated artist Jessie Reyez has written for and collaborated with some of the biggest names in...

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The Motown Museum announced it will pause public tours for a year beginning Oct. 1, as it moves into the final phase of the museum's expansion.
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  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: Motown Museum to pause public tours for a year for final phase of expansion

Jerome Vaughn June 18, 2025

The Motown Museum announced this week that it will pause tours of the Detroit institution for one year so that...

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Traffic lights go dark during a power outage in Michigan
  • News

Tornado Warning issued briefly for parts of Macomb, Oakland counties; flash flooding possible

Jenny Sherman June 18, 2025

The National Weather Service briefly issued a Tornado Warning just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday for parts of Macomb and...

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