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The Metro: Measles case confirmed in Oakland County

David Leins The Metro December 17, 2025

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Israelis demonstrate to demand the release of the hostages from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, during a protest outside of the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, March 1, 2024.
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The Metro: Explaining antisemitism—and why it’s rising in America

Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent The Metro December 16, 2025
WDET's Best Of 2025 playlist
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Best music of 2025 on WDET

WDET Staff December 12, 2025
The Freedmen's Bureau, depicted in this 1868 drawing, was created to give legal title for Field Order 15 — better known as "40 acres and a mule."
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Created Equal: Uncovering the truth behind the phrase ‘40 acres and a mule’

Madison Ganzak June 25, 2024

In the years following the Civil War, formerly enslaved Black Americans in the South were promised "40 acres and a...

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Kaleigh Wilder
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  • Visions with Kaleigh Wilder

Visions: Hear an eclectic mix from Andrew Hill, Eric Dolphy, Herbie Nichols + more

Kaleigh Wilder June 25, 2024

On this episode of Visions, join me for an eclectic mix of jazz through the decades.I feature music from Andrew...

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Residents share excitement with city officials for the new solar neighborhood plan at a press conference on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Detroit's Gratiot/Findlay neighborhood.
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City selects first Detroit neighborhoods to house solar fields

Bre'Anna Tinsley June 25, 2024

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan this week announced the first three communities selected to build solar arrays on vacant land as...

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The Michigan State Capitol building.
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Michigan Legislature looks to pass budget before summer recess

Rick Pluta June 25, 2024

The Michigan Legislature reconvenes Tuesday with the goal of wrapping up the state budget as well a few other items...

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Pro-Palestinian protesters march along Wayne State University's campus in Detroit on May 23, 2024. (Photo credit: Nargis Rahman)
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Detroit Evening Report: First WSU Board of Governors meeting since encampment moved online

Nargis Rahman June 24, 2024

Wayne State University Board of Governors has moved its Wednesday meeting online. It is the first virtual BOG meeting since Wayne...

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Monique Young (from left), Lulu Fall, Bryce Pinchum and Ben Will perform at the third annual Obsidian Theatre Festival's opening night cabaret and fundraiser at the Gem Theatre, June 27, 2023.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Impact Arts Conference, Obsidian Theatre Festival descend on Detroit this week

Sydney Waelchli June 24, 2024

The fourth annual Obsidian Theatre Festival is taking place throughout downtown Detroit this weekend, alongside GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural Detroit...

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WDET host Ryan Patrick Hooper
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  • In The Groove

In The Groove: New music from Fontaines D.C., King Krule, Dummy, Detroit’s Mango Star + more

Ryan Patrick Hooper June 24, 2024

Back in the mix and it feels good. A heavy dose of new stuff and first spins on In The...

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Common performs at the Michigan Central grand reopening concert on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: Sample the new Common and Pete Rock album + more

Chris Campbell June 24, 2024

On this weekend’s episode of The Progressive Underground, I unveil a new cut from the highly anticipated album by Common and...

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Opill is the first over-the-counter daily oral birth control pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Created Equal: First over-the-counter birth control pill expanding contraception access across US

Justina Giglio June 24, 2024

Nearly 60 years after Griswold v. Connecticut, a Supreme Court ruling that allowed married couples to legally use prescription birth...

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The Trenton Channel Power Plant in Trenton, Mich.
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Shuttered Downriver power plant demolished by explosives, sending dust and flames into the air

Associated Press June 24, 2024

TRENTON, Mich. (AP) — Part of a shuttered power plant near Detroit was demolished Friday by explosives that turned the...

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Beyonce Cowboy Carter album cover.
  • Culture & Music
  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Best of 2024 (so far)

Rob Reinhart June 24, 2024

This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, I'm looking at the first half of 2024, with cool new stuff from...

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  • Culture & Music
  • The New Music Show

The New Music Show: Hear tracks from the ‘IYKYK’ compilation + more

Tayler Simpson June 24, 2024

On this episode of The New Music Show, I showcase a brand new compilation called IYKYK from NYC-based dance label, Air Texture...

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