Alex McLenon is a Reporter with 101.9 WDET.

Nolan Allaer, 22, of Grosse Pointe Woods, wears a Detroit Lions-themed race helmet as he climbs into his car at the Detroit Grand Prix.

Grosse Pointe Woods native races in this weekend’s Detroit Grand Prix

June 1, 2024

The Detroit Grand Prix is taking place this weekend. Three different series will be holding races as part of the...

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A DCFC banner hanging on the Southwest Detroit Hospital property in Corktown where the club plans to build a stadium.

Detroit City FC leaders share early plans for new Corktown stadium with fan owners

May 22, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Detroit City Football Club (DCFC) launched a crowd funding campaign for fans to invest in the...

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A construction crew works on the deck of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, May 14, 2024.

Two sides of Gordie Howe International Bridge near connection

May 15, 2024

Construction crews on the Gordie Howe International Bridge are about 85 feet from connecting the two sides of the international...

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Crowds watch during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit.

Detroit People Mover gave 70,000 rides during NFL Draft

May 8, 2024

Last month’s NFL Draft in Detroit set attendance records, with about 750,000 football fans turning out downtown. While city officials...

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Fans stand outside the NFL Draft Theater in downtown Detroit on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Detroit set NFL Draft attendance record, what’s next?

May 1, 2024

The NFL Draft in Detroit racked up record attendance numbers. It’s estimated that more than 775,000 football fans gathered downtown...

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A QLine train wrapped in NFL Draft messaging.

Detroit Mayor Duggan tells fans to arrive early for the NFL Draft

April 24, 2024

City of Detroit officials estimate around 300,000 people could be in attendance for the first round of the 2024 NFL...

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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta models the team's new uniform during a season-ticket holder event on April 18, 2024, at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.

Detroit Lions unveil new uniforms for upcoming season

April 19, 2024

The Detroit Lions will be sporting a new look when the 2024 season kicks off in September. The franchise is...

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A map of the roughly 10.8-mile route for the city of Detroit's "Connect" autonomous shuttle service.

Detroit plans to launch autonomous shuttle pilot this summer

April 4, 2024

The City of Detroit announced this week that it will launch an autonomous shuttle route later this year. The free,...

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ddot bus on the road

Transit advocates want more bus funding in final FY25 state budget

April 1, 2024

Legislators in Lansing are in the process of finalizing Michigan’s state budget for the 2025 fiscal year. That’s after Gov....

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Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero speaks to Mayor Mike Duggan during his FY25 budget proposal on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Detroit Evening Report: Duggan presents 2025 fiscal year budget to Detroit City Council

, March 7, 2024

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan presented a $2.76 billion budget plan to city council on Thursday. The proposal includes $20 million...

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Concept art of Henry Ford Health's expansion project in Detroit's New Center neighborhood.

Detroit City Council approves tax breaks, community benefits for Future of Health development

February 28, 2024

Detroit City Council has approved community benefits and around $300 million in tax incentives for the Future of Health development,...

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Sign that reads "vote here, city clerk" with an american flag

Does the presidential primary system reflect the will of the voters?

February 26, 2024

Michigan moved its presidential primaries to the fourth week of February. Going earlier in the nominating cycle should, in theory,...

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