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The Metro: Christian leaders take a stand against ICE in metro Detroit

Robyn Vincent, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 17, 2025

In Detroit, the fallout from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's doubling down on aggressive tactics has shaken local communities....

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Detroit Evening Report: Mayoral candidates vow to find new revenue streams for Detroit

Quinn Klinefelter, Bre'Anna Tinsley July 17, 2025

Most candidates vying to become Detroit's next mayor agree the city's high property tax rates remain a barrier to home...

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The Metro: How will Detroit’s next mayor address homelessness and housing?

The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey, Lauren Myers July 17, 2025

Affordable housing has been a major issue for many voters in Detroit. In fact, according to recent University of Michigan...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan shakes hands with a resident at a press conference in Southwest Detroit.
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Citizen Vox: Voter wants next Detroit mayor to ‘put own spin’ on Duggan’s blueprint

Quinn Klinefelter July 17, 2025

Only about one out of every five people in the city of Detroit voted during the last mayoral election.Now a...

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Michigan’s conservation districts face financial struggle to meet public need

Evan Dix, Amanda LeClaire July 17, 2025

Michigan’s conservation districts are raising concerns as they face increasing financial challenges and potential cuts in federal funding. Officials from the...

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Senate approves Trump’s $9B in cuts to public media, foreign aid

Associated Press July 17, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, including...

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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield joins The Metro live at WDET Studios, July 16, 2025.
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The Metro: Mary Sheffield makes her case for Detroit mayor

Nadia Ziyad, The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey July 16, 2025

Since entering the Detroit mayoral race in December, City Council President Mary Sheffield has become a frontrunner in the race....

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The Metro: The history (and future) of public media in the US

The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Lauren Myers July 16, 2025

Public media began as classroom radio in the 1920s. It was dry, instructional, and pretty boring. Most only thought of...

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Nessel co-leads letter to Congress asking for ICE legislation

Colin Jackson July 16, 2025

Michigan’s attorney general is co-leading a letter to Congress asking it to pass a law to keep Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers...

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The Metro: Detroit’s ‘bold plan to cut red tape’ for small businesses

Nadia Ziyad, The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey July 16, 2025

Detroit City Council recently approved changes to city ordinances to make the licensing process easier and less cumbersome for small...

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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit nonprofit launches website to inform voters ahead of city elections

Sascha Raiyn July 15, 2025

Local nonprofit CitizenDetroit is working with Politics on the Go and Activate Detroit to get Detroiters informed ahead of upcoming...

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The Capitol is seen under dark skies in Washington, Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9 billion in spending cuts

Associated Press July 15, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump's request to cancel some $9 billion in previously approved...

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