Members of the Jewish community gathered at Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, for a Seder dinner on the second night of Passover.

The Metro: Local rabbi reflects on traditions of Passover holiday

April 24, 2024

Passover, one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar, began for many Michigan families on Monday evening.  The...

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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit area ranked among worst cities in the nation for annual pollution, report shows

April 24, 2024

Metro Detroit has some of the worst air particle pollution in the country, according to a new report released Wednesday...

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Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS to issue maternal health quality payments to hospitals

April 23, 2024

Some hospitals working to improve care to pregnant women will begin getting money from the state this fall. The Michigan...

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The Metro: ShotStopper program creating community change in Detroit

April 23, 2024

For a long time, Detroit has had a bad rap for being a violent place.   The homicide rate peaked in...

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Detroit Evening Report: New report highlights health care disparities for Michigan’s Black residents

April 19, 2024

Michigan isn’t providing fair and equal health care services to all races, according to a new report from the nonprofit...

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FILE - The headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) stands on North Capitol Street, April 15, 2013, in Washington.

Facing accusations of liberal bias, NPR vows reflection

April 19, 2024

Calling National Public Radio a "liberal" news source is nothing new. From the reserved, contemplative delivery of its hosts; to...

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The Metro Events Guide: Earth Day, Record Store Day and Champions Day in Detroit

April 18, 2024

This weekend is full of celebrations in metro Detroit — Record Store Day, Earth Day and City of Champions Day...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his 11th State of the City address at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Mayor Duggan talks NFL Draft, crime reduction and affordable housing at State of the City

April 18, 2024

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his 11th State of the City address Wednesday night. Speaking at the Dexter Avenue Baptist...

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Created Equal: The pros and cons of buying a home on a land contract in Detroit

April 17, 2024

A new research paper says that rather than helping poor people buy houses, land contracts — individual purchase agreements between...

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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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This year's Eco-Artist-in-Residence at Eliza Howell Park, Halima Cassells, will be using materials and waste collected during an Earth Day River Clean-up in her upcoming art installation.

The Metro: New Eliza Howell Park art project to be made from Rouge River waste

April 16, 2024

Eliza Howell Park in Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood will soon be seeing new art installations as part of Sidewalk Detroit's 2024...

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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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