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“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.

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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
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
Wayne State University police broke up the pro-Palestinian encampment on the university's campus on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Detroit Evening Report: Faith leaders protest ‘police brutality’ against pro-Palestinian students on WSU campus

, July 15, 2024

More than two dozen faith leaders gathered at Wayne State University on Monday to pray and to protest what they...

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Cleanup efforts after a severe flooding incident in Detroit.

The Metro: Contributors and solutions to Detroit’s flooding problem

July 15, 2024

Over the past decade, the effects of climate change have led to a major increase in flooding events in cities...

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Created Equal: How political polarization fueled misinformation in wake of Trump assassination attempt

July 15, 2024

Almost immediately after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Bethel Park, Pa., on...

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FILE - This combo image shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, March 9, 2024 and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, right, Aug. 5, 2022.

Trump announces Vance as VP pick

July 15, 2024

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump says Ohio Sen. JD Vance will be his vice presidential pick.He says on his Truth...

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A color guard comprised of veterans rehearses ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee.

Anger and anxiety loom over the Republican convention, but there is good news for Trump in court

July 15, 2024

Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald...

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President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sunday, July 14, 2024, about the assassination attempt of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

In prime-time address, Biden warns of election-year rhetoric, saying ‘it’s time to cool it down’

July 14, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Sunday of the risks of political violence in the U.S. after Saturday’s attempted assassination...

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents as he is helped off the stage at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

What to know about Donald Trump’s apparent assassination attempt

July 14, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — More details are emerging after former President Donald Trump survived an apparent assassination attemp t Saturday, days before he...

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surround by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.

Trump injured but ‘fine’ after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead

July 13, 2024

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days...

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A group of children perform a traditional latin dance

The Metro Events Guide: International celebrations to check out in Detroit this week

July 12, 2024

This week, we’re celebrating arts and culture from around the world, starting with the African World Festival and leading up...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announces a a $30.8 million grant from the Biden administration to replace 25 old diesel DDOT buses with new clean energy models.

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s new clean energy buses, Concert of Colors and more

July 12, 2024

Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover a new federal grant awarded to the Detroit Department of Transportation to make...

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A rendering of the completed Joe Louis Greenway in Detroit.

The Metro: Funding boost to help Joe Louis Greenway connect Detroit communities

July 12, 2024

The Joe Louis Greenway will soon be wrapping its way around Detroit. Once complete, the project will stretch 29 miles...

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"In the Groove" host Ryan Patrick Hooper in WDET's studios in Detroit.

In The Groove: Detroit’s finest with new music from Deon Jamar, Shigeto + Kesswa world premiere

July 12, 2024

What a wonderful celebration of Detroit music today. Almost made me cry in the studio listening and thinking about how...

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