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Mobility nonprofit Forth recently launched the third Detroit location of its Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) EV carshare program.

Detroit Evening Report: EV carsharing pilot project expands in Detroit

Sascha Raiyn July 2, 2024

A pilot project aimed at increasing mobility options for those who can't afford their own vehicle has expanded in the...

British Columbia was Canada’s first province to put the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples into law.

Created Equal: What the US can learn from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Justina Giglio July 2, 2024

The United States and Canada share a dark history in the mistreatment of Indigenous people. One of the many abuses...

An aerial view of Lakeside Mall and the city of Sterling Heights.

Lakeside Mall officially closes its doors with plans for redevelopment

Tayler Simpson July 1, 2024

Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights officially closed its doors on Monday after nearly 50 years serving the public. Throughout its history, Lakeside Mall...

WDET photojournalist intern Tayler Simpson wears a flower headdress created by artist Lisa Waud.

The Metro Events Guide: Flowers, festivals and food to check out this weekend

Sophia Jozwiak June 27, 2024

This week, we’ve got flowery installations, unique food experiences and festivals for everything under the sun. Read on to learn...

A screenshot of the Wayne State University Board of Governors' virtual meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Pro-Palestinian students, faculty share concerns at virtual WSU Board of Governors meeting

Sascha Raiyn, Nargis Rahman, Amanda LeClaire June 27, 2024

The Wayne State University Board of Governors met virtually Wednesday night — less than a month after university police removed...

A rendering of the proposed boulevard replacing Interstate 375 in Detroit.

Created Equal: ReThink I-375 coalition releases list of ‘action items’ for MDOT

Justina Giglio June 26, 2024

ReThink I-375, a coalition of community voices challenging the “I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project,” released a list of 11 action items...

Residents enjoy a "butterfly walk" in Rouge Park.

The Metro: Highlighting Michigan’s largest urban park

Sydney Waelchli June 26, 2024

Michigan is known for its nature, although it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs legislation to repeal the 1931 abortion ban statute, which criminalized abortion in nearly all cases during a bill signing ceremony, Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Birmingham, Mich.

Michigan judge issues order against enforcing abortion restrictions

Rick Pluta June 26, 2024

A Michigan Court of Claims judge has entered a provisional order that bars enforcement of a handful of remaining abortion...

FILE - Keep Growing Detroit's urban farm near Eastern Market.

Detroit Evening Report: Applications open for Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund; expanded health resources for farmworkers + more

Sascha Raiyn June 25, 2024

Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund and its available funds for local growers;...

The Freedmen's Bureau, depicted in this 1868 drawing, was created to give legal title for Field Order 15 — better known as "40 acres and a mule."