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Former WDET Program Director Judy Adams (front and center in red) poses alongside her colleagues at WDET Studios.

Detroit community mourns loss of former WDET host and veteran radio personality Judy Adams

December 26, 2024

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Santa Land at MI Bright Lights in Westland.

Tickets to drive-through holiday light show at Eloise Asylum available through the New Year

December 25, 2024
Best of 2024: The WDET Playlist

Best of 2024: The WDET Playlist

December 24, 2024
Democratic Incumbent U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell will face Republican challenger Heather Smiley in November for Michigan's 6th Congressional District seat.

Debbie Dingell, Heather Smiley facing off in Michigan’s 6th Congressional District

October 8, 2024

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell is running for reelection in Michigan's 6th Congressional District.The Democratic incumbent currently serves on the House...

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Twenty dollar bills.

SCOTUS denies challenge to Michigan ban on public money for private schools

October 8, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to Michigan’s constitutional ban on direct or indirect public financial...

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Fiber artist Fatema Haque led a Nakshi Kantha, a Bangladeshi hand embroidery workshop, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, as part of the soft launch of a new Bengali diaspora exhibit at the Hamtramck Historical Museum.

Fiber artist Fatema Haque hosts embroidery workshop as part of new Bengali exhibit

October 8, 2024

Hamtramck Historical Museum soft launched an exhibit on the Bengali diaspora last month with a nakshi kantha hand embroidery workshop....

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Members of the Jewish community gather at a park in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, as mourners marked the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack.

Created Equal: Metro Detroit Jewish leaders reflect on Oct. 7, one year later

October 7, 2024

Exactly one year ago, more than 1,200 Israelis were killed by forces of the terrorist organization Hamas, and more than...

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The Oct. 7 Memorial Wall for the Murdered and Fallen, displayed at the National Library of Israel.

Detroit Evening Report: Detroiters commemorate Oct. 7 attack on Israel; Jewish Federation office vandalized; more

October 7, 2024

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover local events commemorating the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel; vandalism...

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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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