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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.
  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: New Michigan law will require lead testing for young children

Hernz Laguerre October 5, 2023

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law this week that will require lead testing for young children to...

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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: Should Michigan end its ban on plastic bag bans?

Detroit Today October 5, 2023

Michigan Democrats recently came a step closer in their goal to repeal a 2016 state law preventing local municipalities from...

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Little Dragon
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Soul Saturday: Little Dragon’s Fredrik Wallin talks new album, love for Detroit’s music scene

Jenny Sherman October 5, 2023

The soulful Swedish dance pop quartet Little Dragon is headed to Detroit this week for a performance at St. Andrews...

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Michigan abortion
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MichMash: Democrat Karen Whitsett facing backlash over abortion stance

Hernz Laguerre October 5, 2023

Democratic State Rep. Karen Whitsett is opposed to her party's attempt to strip abortion restrictions from state law. Bridge Michigan's...

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Members of the public voice concerns during a Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's public hearing at TCF Center in Detroit, Oct. 20, 2021.
  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: Federal trial will challenge metro Detroit legislative districts

Tia Graham October 4, 2023

A group of Detroit voters and former legislators are suing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and members of the Michigan...

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United Auto Workers members hold picket signs near a General Motors Assembly Plant in Delta Township, Mich., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: Exploring the labor movement’s recent successes

Detroit Today October 4, 2023

 The labor movement is having a big moment in the U.S., with multiple efforts underway by union leaders across...

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United Auto Workers members hold picket signs and a flag near a General Motors Assembly Plant in Delta Township, Mich., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: Detroit Chamber calling for ‘speedy resolution’ to UAW strikes

Detroit Today October 4, 2023

As the United Auto Workers union strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers rages on for a third week, it's unclear...

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Detroit Historical Museum
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Detroit Historical Society, Wright Museum seeking millage to continue operations

Laura Herberg October 4, 2023

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Society are taking steps to ask taxpayers...

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UAW workers picket Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on October 2, 2023 in Detroit
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Labor expert explains why union support remains high amid strikes

Russ McNamara, Jenny Sherman October 4, 2023

As Michigan's "hot labor summer" transitions to a "fiery labor fall," support for the labor movement remains historically high in...

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Wage increases, additional paid time off and more affordable medical plans are among the focus of union leaders going into the contract negotiations with Meijer next week.
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Upcoming union contract negotiations with Meijer could affect thousands

Jenny Sherman October 4, 2023

United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 will be pushing for higher wages and improved benefits for more than...

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An emergency alert is displayed on a cellphone, Oct. 30, 2020, in Rio Rancho, N.M.
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The federal government will conduct a nationwide emergency alert test via mobile phones, TV and radio

Associated Press October 4, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST": If you have a cellphone or are watching television Wednesday, that message will...

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Miguel Cabrera holds his hat over his heart in front of a sold-out crowd
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Miguel Cabrera steps up to bat one last time

Ryan Patrick Hooper October 4, 2023

Every time Miguel Cabrera stepped up to bat, the crowd got loud. Miggy's own kids announced him for his first...

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