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Such Great Heights: New book looks at ’00s indie rock explosion

Russ McNamara January 7, 2026

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Metro Events Guide: 5 things to do this weekend, from wintery walks to heated rivalries

Sophia Jozwiak January 8, 2026
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Uncommitted movement co-founder Abbas Alawieh runs for District 2 state senator

Nargis Rahman January 8, 2026
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State Board to Marijuana Shops: Close By December 15 or Risk Not Getting a License

Cheyna Roth September 13, 2017

Courtesy of LOVELAND Technologies Medical marijuana dispensaries need to close their doors or risk being denied a license – once...

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Quicken Loans Gave More Cash to Lawmakers Ahead of ‘Gilbert Bills’ Than Originally Reported

Detroit Today September 13, 2017

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET There’s a new state law that gives tax incentives to developers who build on blighted or undesirable land....

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  • 2018 Elections in Michigan
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AG Bill Schuette is Running for Governor – Hear His Detroit Today Interview

Detroit Today September 13, 2017

Jake Neher/WDET It may be the least surprising announcement we’ve had so far in the 2018 race for governor.  Michigan...

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  • 2017 Local Elections: How’s metro Detroit doing?
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Dems say Trott Retirement Presents Opening to Retake House

Quinn Klinefelter September 13, 2017

Melissa Mason/WDET National Democratic officials say the party sees an opening in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District now that GOP Congressman...

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Could Trains Run Through Detroit’s Old Train Depot Again?

Detroit Today September 13, 2017

Jake Neher/WDET The old Michigan Central train station southwest of Downtown Detroit has served as a monolith of decay for decades....

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CuriosiD: Why Is Detroit Sometimes Called “The Paris of the Midwest?”

Eli Newman September 13, 2017

Ciara Linden has lived in and around Detroit for most of her life, and she's always heard passing references to...

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  • 2017 Local Elections: How’s metro Detroit doing?
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State Supreme Court Won’t Rule in Virgil Smith Ballot Case Before Election

Rick Pluta September 12, 2017

vote-mi.org The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether prosecutors can force elected lawmakers to give up their seats...

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New Rock Doc “Rumble” Focuses On Native American Musicians

Ryan Patrick Hooper September 12, 2017

This weekend at the Detroit Film Theatre, a documentary that rocks is taking over the screen. “Rumble: The Indians Who...

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Former Presidential Candidate Evan McMullin: Trump Reshaping GOP in His Image

Detroit Today September 12, 2017

Courtesy of Evan McMullin President Donald Trump ran on a promise to “drain the swamp” -- of disrupting the political system in a...

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GOP, Dem Hopefuls Eagerly Eyeing Seat Vacated by Retiring Republican Congressman

Quinn Klinefelter September 12, 2017

Melissa Mason/WDET Michigan Republican Congressman Dave Trott says he is retiring from public office. And Trott’s decision could create a...

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Detroit Casino Revenue Down in August Compared to Last Year

Sandra Svoboda, Melissa Mason September 12, 2017

Detroit’s three casinos' combined August revenue of $111.5 million was down from the same month a year, according to the...

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State Marijuana License Board Could Vote on Future of Dispensaries Tuesday

Cheyna Roth September 12, 2017

Jake Neher/WDET A state licensing board could decide Tuesday whether marijuana dispensaries in Michigan should get to stay open. The...

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