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Michigan Republican Party Chair Pete Hoekstra.

Looking back on the state’s top political stories of 2024

December 28, 2024

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"Phrenology," the fifth studio album from The Roots, was released in November 2002.

The Progressive Underground: The Roots’ ‘Phrenology’ is a masterclass in evolution, experimentation

December 27, 2024
“Coltrane in Motion” by Curtis Chase (Top row from left); “Luxury Groove Bar” by ꓘeith Burns; “Starry Safari Waves” by Candy Lawson; “Enough is Enough” by Susan Brown; “Untitled” Dewitt Gallahan AKA Stained (center left); “Faraway” by Heavan (center right); “Please don't go in the water, Please” by Arthur E. Harriger (bottom row from left); “Tidal Waves” by Dayleisha Henderson; “Bonsai Tree” by David Lester; and “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder” by Danny Fenske.

Incarcerated artists find creative outlet through annual U-M exhibition

December 27, 2024
For years, neighbors around Detroit have committed to watch vacant homes in their neighborhood on the day before Halloween to deter arson and other crimes.

The Metro: The history (and end) of Devil’s Night in Detroit

October 30, 2024

The day before Halloween is referred to as Mischief Night in many parts of the country, but in Detroit, it...

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WXYZ anchor Bill Bonds.

In The Groove: Mary Jane Dunphe, Tamar Aphek, Zamrock mixtape + your Halloween picks!

October 30, 2024

The term “devil’s night” has been dead in Detroit for some years… but I do reference it because it went...

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Challenge to state PFAS rules on MI Supreme Court’s November docket

October 30, 2024

A challenge to the state’s rules on water contamination by a group of forever chemicals is on the Michigan Supreme...

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Michigan 2024 Voter Guide: 12th Congressional District

October 30, 2024

The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.In Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, incumbent U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib is facing Republican challenger James...

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Melia Howard, formerly the director of community engagement for the city of Detroit, has been named by Mayor Mike Duggan as the city's new deputy mayor.

Detroit Evening Report: City of Detroit names new deputy mayor

October 30, 2024

Mayor Mike Duggan named Melia Howard as his new deputy on Wednesday, replacing Todd Bettison — who becomes Detroit’s interim...

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FILE - Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., speaks during a demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, Oct. 18, 2023, near the Capitol in Washington.

Michigan’s 12th Congressional District could impact voter margins in presidential race

October 30, 2024

Michigan is anticipated to play a critical role in the upcoming presidential election, and the state’s 12th Congressional District could...

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A large tarp sign put up by the Beacham family in 2020 near Lawton, Mich.

Meet the rural Democrats of Southwest Michigan

October 30, 2024

You may think of rural West Michigan as Trump country. But Democratic voters live there too, even if they’re outnumbered.My...

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MI Local: Eerie Halloweeny vibes + new tracks from Speed Circuit, Chris DuPont

October 30, 2024

Happy Halloween, everyone! This week, on MI Local, I dedicated the latter third of the show to play some songs...

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Michigan 2024 Voter Guide: 11th Congressional District

October 30, 2024

The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.The state's 11th Congressional District incumbent, Democrat Haley Stevens, faces Republican challenger Nick...

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Bottom Line, a Boston-based post-secondary education organization, is expanding to Detroit to help students access and persist through college.

Detroit Evening Report: Boston education nonprofit expands to Detroit; Halloween happenings + more

October 29, 2024

Tonight on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover a Boston-based education nonprofit's expansion to Detroit; family-friendly Halloween activities that won't break...

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Michigan 2024 Voter Guide: 10th Congressional District

October 29, 2024

The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.In Michigan's 10th Congressional District race, Democrat Carl Marlinga is facing Republican incumbent John James,...

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In The Groove: A beautiful Tuesday calls for Lighting Bug, Geordie Greep, Molchat Doma

October 29, 2024

Fresh and first spins from Lighting Bug, Geordie Greep, Los Bitchos, SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE and Molchat Doma. Plus, throwbacks...

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