University of Michigan Professor Jeffrey Morenoff (left) stands with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan (center) and other speakers at a press conference on April 16, 2024, about Morenoff’s findings on how Detroit home values changed from 2014 to 2022.

Detroit Evening Report: U-M study reveals major rise in home values for Detroit’s Black homeowners

April 17, 2024

A new study by the University of Michigan shows Detroit’s Black homeowners gained $2.8 billion in home value between 2014...

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The Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

Detroit Evening Report: Circuit Court reducing operations during NFL Draft; GreenFest at the Zoo and more

April 16, 2024

On this episode of The Detroit Evening Report, stories include the closure of Wayne County's 3rd Circuit Court, the Michigan Department...

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Participants in GM's Student Corps program take part in a summer full of professional development, community service, team building and mentoring.

Detroit Evening Report: GM seeking high school students for paid summer internship

April 15, 2024

General Motors is looking for high school students in metro Detroit, Flint and Pontiac to apply for a comprehensive paid...

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A rendering of the Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center in Detroit.

MSU approves $335M medical research center in Detroit

April 15, 2024

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved the construction of a new biomedical research center in Detroit at its meeting...

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The Detroit Jazz Festival is held over Labor Day weekend in downtown Detroit.

Detroit Jazz Festival announces tentative 2024 lineup

April 12, 2024

The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation unveiled the initial lineup for this year's event — considered the world’s largest free jazz...

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Contractors began installation of the new “Detroit” gateway sign along eastbound Interstate 94 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Detroit Evening Report: City begins installation of ‘Detroit’ gateway sign along Interstate 94

April 9, 2024

Drivers on Interstate 94 in Detroit have a new sight to see. The city began installation of an 8-foot-tall “gateway...

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Brick houses in the Bagley neighborhood.

The Metro: Detroit residents own more homes within city limits than investors, according to report

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April 8, 2024

The rising prices for single-family homes have made it harder for Americans to become homeowners. In Detroit, the current real...

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Tigers fans will celebrate start to season at Grand Circus Park

April 1, 2024

The Detroit Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox in their three game season opener this weekend. And now, the city...

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Rain gauges like this one can improve data collection.

Observers track rain data on Detroit’s flood-prone east side

March 26, 2024

The National Weather Service has a new cooperative observation station on Detroit’s east side. Volunteers measure rain and snow at...

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The Detroit Sports Commission and Visit Detroit celebrated the milestone of 150 days until the city of Detroit and its surrounding communities welcome the world for the 2024 NFL Draft from April 25-27.

NFL fans ready to descend on Detroit for NFL Draft

March 25, 2024

The Detroit Lions had an amazing season and that’s only brought more hype to Detroit hosting this year’s NFL Draft....

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Green Grocer project is back to bring fresh food to Detroit’s neighborhoods

March 21, 2024

For too many Detroiters, the local grocery store or convenience store doesn’t offer fresh, healthy food. According to city officials,...

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The Schoolcraft Improvement Association held a press conference on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in support of a city lawsuit against a concrete crusher operating in Detroit's Schoolcraft Southfield neighborhood.

Community continues fight to shut down northwest Detroit concrete crusher

March 15, 2024

A community group in northwest Detroit held a press conference on Thursday to help drum up support for a city...

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