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The Metro: Detroit mayoral race write-in Arnold Boyd on why he’s running

Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 1, 2025

Southwest Detroit native and entrepreneur Arnold Boyd is one of two write-in candidates competing against nine others in the city's...

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The horse barn and heritage center at Rouge Park.
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The Metro: Historic Rouge Park celebrates 100 years

Cary Junior II, The Metro, Tia Graham, Lauren Myers June 25, 2025

Detroit's Rouge Park is turning 100 this year. Friends of Rouge Park is hosting a free, three-day festival at the...

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An exterior view of the Rosa Parks Transit Center in Detroit.
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The Metro: Some residents express concerns over security changes at Detroit transit centers

The Metro, Jack Filbrandt June 23, 2025

The city of Detroit launched new safety measures at the Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers last month, including...

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The James Scott Memorial Fountain at Belle Isle State Park will undergo renovations this year.
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Detroit Evening Report: Belle Isle fountain closing for $6M in renovations

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 13, 2025

Belle Isle’s James Scott Memorial Fountain will undergo an 18-month, $6 million renovation beginning this weekend. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple...

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An exterior view of Fortune Records on Third Avenue in Detroit's Cass Corridor.
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CuriosiD: The untold history of Detroit’s Fortune Records

Jenny Sherman, Natalie Albrecht May 8, 2025

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...

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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield stands at the podium.
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The Metro: Breaking down Detroit’s mayoral race

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Sam Corey May 7, 2025

For the first time in over a decade, Mayor Mike Duggan will not be on the ballot for Detroit mayor....

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A sign that says "affordable housing now."
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The Metro: Detroit’s investments in affordable housing

Cary Junior II, The Metro, Lauren Myers, Tia Graham May 7, 2025

Americans are struggling to find affordable places to live. With the cost of living, gas and groceries going up, Detroit...

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Dr. Galen Duncan is a nationally recognized sports clinician, former NCAA standout basketball star, and Detroit PAL alumnus.
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The Metro: Detroiter tapped to lead National PAL’s youth mental health and wellness program

The Metro, Tia Graham April 14, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit’s Police Athletic League (Detroit PAL) has been around since 1969....

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Mike Duggan shakes hands with a resident at a press conference in Southwest Detroit
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Detroit Evening Report: Southwest Detroit flood repair efforts to end soon

Bre'Anna Tinsley March 27, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Thursday that over 90 percent of the families displaced by the water main break and...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addresses city employees on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.
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Detroit Evening Report: Duggan to deliver final State of the City address this week

Hernz Laguerre March 24, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is set to give his final State of the City address on Tuesday.Subscribe to the Detroit...

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With the help of the film company Detroit Son, the late prolific Detroit author Donald Goines’ story is being revisited. 
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The Metro: New documentary explores the life and death of Detroit author Donald Goines

The Metro, Tia Graham March 20, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Donald Goines is considered the "Godfather of Ghetto Realism." He wrote...

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With two locations, in Midtown’s Park Shelton and at the flagship Fisher Building store, The Peacock Room offers dresses and clothing in sizes 0 to 22.
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The Metro: The importance of shopping small and supporting local economies

Cary Junior II, The Metro, John Filbrandt, Robyn Vincent March 6, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. You’ve probably heard the saying “small businesses are the backbone of...

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