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Santa Ono stands in front of a University of Michigan sign
  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: Ono steps down as U-M president after accepting same role at University of Florida

Nargis Rahman May 5, 2025

University of Michigan President Santa Ono says he's leaving Ann Arbor to take the same job at the University of...

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The Finney Community Arboretum and Botanical Garden, a new urban oasis created by Detroit Hives.
  • Community & Quality of Life
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Nonprofit Detroit Hives turning vacant lots into an oasis for pollinators, residents

The Metro, Amanda LeClaire May 5, 2025

Bees' pollinating presence helps to ensure the vitality of our food systems.  The work of bees isn’t just happening in...

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Terry and Nancy Chamberlin drop off yet another load of wooden debris from their property in Alanson on April 25, 2025.
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Northern Michigan moves to clean up ice storm debris — by making energy

Izzy Ross May 5, 2025

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Interlochen Public Radio on April 30, 2025. At a giant dirt lot off a side...

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A man rides a bike in Detroit's Russell Woods neighborhood.
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Detroit think tank leader says next mayor must grow city’s middle class

Quinn Klinefelter May 5, 2025

This year marks a time of transition in the city of Detroit. Voters will elect a new leader of the...

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The Second Baptist Church in Detroit's Greektown neighborhood is considered the oldest Black church in the Midwest and served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
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The ‘Airbnb of Churches’ is bringing its headquarters to downtown Detroit

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 5, 2025

Church Space, the startup known as the “Airbnb for churches,” is establishing a new headquarters in Detroit.Church Space helps congregations...

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The White Stripes are shown on the cover of the group's 2003 album, "Elephant."
  • Culture & Music
  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: R&R Hall Of Fame inductees for 2025; fond farewells to Jill Sobule and Mike Peters + more

Rob Reinhart May 5, 2025

In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers — including The White Stripes,...

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BC3NP Participants DFH
  • Detroit Evening Report
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DER Weekends: WDET’s Shustho series explores how language access affects health care for Bangladeshi women

Nargis Rahman, Sascha Raiyn May 3, 2025

On this episode of Detroit Evening Report Weekends, we listen to the first story in WDET reporter Nargis Rahman's series...

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FILE - Michigan state Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Township) speaks at a Trump campaign event in Freeland, Mich., May 1, 2024.
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MichMash: Sen. Nesbitt on why he’s running for governor; Trump marks his 100th day in Michigan

Hernz Laguerre, Jenny Sherman May 2, 2025

President Donald Trump marked his 100th day in office on Tuesday by visiting the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in...

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A view of Detroit from Belle Isle.
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Detroit Evening Report: Belle Isle gathering aims to combat violence against Black women

Sascha Raiyn May 2, 2025

A gathering on the Belle Isle Bridge this weekend is aimed at combatting violence against Black women.Subscribe to the Detroit...

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Michigan State's logo is seen on Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Aug. 30, 2019.
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Michigan college faculties seeking Big Ten ‘mutual defense pact’ against federal government

Quinn Klinefelter May 2, 2025

Some university faculty members across the Big Ten system want the schools to pool resources to help defend each other...

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FILE - The headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) is seen in Washington, April 15, 2013.
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

Associated Press May 2, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and...

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This mural, painted by Detroit-based artist Jesse Kassel, was one of eight painted across Michigan during the 2020 election to encourage people to vote.
  • Elections
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Michigan special elections: What metro Detroiters should know before May 6

Jenny Sherman May 2, 2025

Communities across Michigan — including several in metro Detroit — will be holding special elections on Tuesday, May 6, for...

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