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This Thursday, March 24, 2016, image from video shows a hand-written sign placed at the entrance to a lead-testing clinic in Flint, Mich.
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Michigan expands universal testing for blood lead levels in children under 6

Nargis Rahman May 8, 2025

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Amp Fiddler.
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Possibilities’ by Amp Fiddler

Chris Campbell May 14, 2025
Former GRPD officer Christopher Schurr appears at the Kent County Courthouse in Grand Rapids, Mich., Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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The Metro: Mistrial for ex-cop who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Cary Junior II May 14, 2025
The Supreme Court of the United States, pictured Aug. 3, 2017.
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Listen live: NPR coverage of Supreme Court arguments in challenge to birthright citizenship

NPR May 15, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Thursday in a case challenging President Donald Trump's order limiting who...

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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit casinos report revenue uptick; restoration begins on Lee Plaza Hotel and more

Jerome Vaughn May 14, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, Detroit's casinos have reported a slight uptick in revenue last month. Plus, restoration has begun...

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Songwriter Ryan Allen with MI Local host Jeff Milo at WDET Studios.
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MI Local: Songwriter Ryan Allen in-studio; premieres from Zastava, Origami Phase + more

Jeff Milo May 14, 2025

Singer-songwriter Ryan Allen has never stopped, literally. The metro Detroit-based multi-instrumentalist has never stopped writing, recording and performing.Even when his...

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Renee Chelian, founder of Northland Family Planning, was one of the plaintiffs in this lawsuit.
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Judge strikes down Michigan abortion restrictions

Kate Wells, Rick Pluta May 14, 2025

A Michigan judge has granted a permanent injunction against three of the state’s remaining abortion restrictions, declaring they violate the Reproductive...

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In The Groove: Stevie Wonder’s 75th birthday, plus new music from Ezra Furman

Ryan Patrick Hooper May 13, 2025

Blowing out 75 birthday candles for Stevie Wonder today! That’s always a pleasure on this show. I make it clear...

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Former state Sen. Adam Hollier on The Metro. He recently entered the 13th Congressional District race in Michigan.
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The Metro: Former state lawmaker Adam Hollier on his third bid for Congress

Nadia Zyiad, Sam Corey, The Metro May 13, 2025

Former state Sen. Adam Hollier announced last month that he is again running for Congress to unseat U.S. Rep. Shri...

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Inside Detroit's Fox Theatre.
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The Metro: More than 700 Detroit students ready to showcase artistry on Fox Theatre stage

Nadia Zyiad, Tia Graham, The Metro May 13, 2025

Detroit Public School Community District is hosting its 56th annual "Evening of Fine Arts" at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday,...

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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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Critics: Medicaid cuts in House GOP budget plan will burden Michigan health system

Rick Pluta May 13, 2025

Health care advocates are pushing back against a new congressional Republican plan that would make cuts to Medicaid. In Michigan, that...

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Fetuses could count as a tax dependent under Michigan House bill

Colin Jackson May 13, 2025

A fetus would count as a dependent for Michigan taxes under a bill getting hearing Tuesday before the state House Finance Committee....

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Starting as a blues/hip-hop hybrid pop artist, ZZ Ward has fully embraced the blues on her new album of originals and classic covers called "Liberation."
  • Acoustic Café
  • Culture & Music

Acoustic Café: ZZ Ward’s new straight blues album, cool covers from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s + more

Rob Reinhart May 13, 2025

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, ZZ Ward joined us in the studio for songs both old and new....

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Rows of chairs sit empty in a college classroom.
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The Metro: Why are men falling behind in college enrollment, completion?

Lauren Myers, Cary Junior II, The Metro May 12, 2025

Over the last few decades, there has been a growing gender gap in college enrollment and graduation rates — with...

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