The Black Canon will host "Art of the Ages," a benefit, exhibit and brunch experience to preserve Black art and history, on Sunday, Oct. 13 at Taylor'd Garden in Livonia.

The Metro: Black film history treasures coming to Livonia

October 7, 2024

Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly suggested that the benefit event was being held at the Redford...

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The sun rises behind rows of apple trees at Cherry Bay Orchards in Suttons Bay.

Apple growers wallop averages for the third year in a row. What does that mean for the industry?

October 7, 2024

Michigan growers are on track for a big apple harvest this year for the third year in a row. But...

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KRIS KRISTOFFERSON

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Saying goodbye to Kris Kristofferson, October releases of the past, Detroit tunes from The Rebel Eves + more

October 7, 2024

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, a fond farewell to Kris Kristofferson — including some work with the...

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to union members, firefighters, and their families at a campaign stop in Redford Twp., Michigan, Oct. 4, 2024.

Harris rallies supporters in Redford Township, Flint

, October 7, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris made a campaign stop at a fire station in Redford Township before speaking to roughly 5,000...

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Michigan state capitol building.

MichMash: Will Michigan Democrats maintain their state House majority?

October 7, 2024

Michigan Democrats currently have a trifecta in state government — with control of the state House of Representatives, Senate and...

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BLKBOK playing the piano.

Live on WDET: BLKBOK

, October 5, 2024

BLKBOK is a Detroit-born classical piano prodigy who's made a name for himself touring with pop superstars like John Mayer,...

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Residents visiting a Detroit fire house during Fire Prevention Week 2023.

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Fire Department expanding smoke alarm initiative for Fire Prevention Week

October 4, 2024

The Detroit Fire Department is hosting three community events this month in honor of National Fire Prevention Week.The theme of...

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Baker's Keyboard Lounge first opened its doors in 1934.

The Metro: Baker’s, Simmons & Clark hit 90-plus year milestones in Detroit 

October 4, 2024

Both Baker's Keyboard Lounge and Simmons & Clark Jewelers have kept their doors open for 90-plus years — largely due...

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The Metro Events Guide: Detroit Story Fest, Woodbridge Porch Concerts + more

October 4, 2024

The sun is shining and the air is crisp — making for a perfect weekend to get into some fall...

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Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, left, and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, shake hands as they arrive for a CBS News vice presidential debate, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York.

Created Equal: Experts discuss what it takes to win a political debate

October 4, 2024

JD Vance and Tim Walz squared off on Tuesday in what will likely be the last debate of the 2024...

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Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division. The all-Black Army regiments were among the first rangers in what later became the National Park Service.

The Metro: Celebrate Buffalo Soldiers history at Rouge Park blues festival

October 4, 2024

The Detroit Parks Coalition's Freedom Arts Festival is celebrating the Buffalo Soldiers on Saturday at Rouge Park with a family-friendly...

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Vice President Kamala Harris addresses a crowd of union members and supporters at Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.

Former GOP congressman among those supporting Democratic presidential ticket

October 4, 2024

A group of former state GOP politicians, staffers and consultants announced Thursday that they are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris...

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