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The Metro: Tim Meadows talks ‘Mean Girls’ anniversary screening, coming back to Detroit
The “SNL” veteran will take part in a panel after a 20th anniversary screening of “Mean Girls” at Emagine Royal Oak on March 30.
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The Metro: New program erasing medical debt for Wayne County residents
The new program is for households that earn less than four times the federal poverty level or whose debt is 5% or more of their annual income.
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The Metro: Detroit nonprofit newsrooms providing budget hearing breakdown
Detroit City Council has 46 budget hearings scheduled this month, which for the average person, can be difficult to keep up with.
![The Detroit Sports Commission and Visit Detroit celebrated the milestone of 150 days until the city of Detroit and its surrounding communities welcome the world for the 2024 NFL Draft from April 25-27.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NFL2024-e1704837992101-900x507.jpeg)
NFL fans ready to descend on Detroit for NFL Draft
Hundreds of thousands of people will flood into the city for the NFL Draft next month, creating a major economic impact for the region.
![Oakland University coach Greg Kampe, left, talks with guard Blake Lampman after the team's win over Milwaukee in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Horizon League men's tournament in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 12, 2024.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GregKampe_AP-scaled-e1711048494914-900x507.jpg)
Oakland University facing off against Kentucky Thursday in March Madness
The Golden Grizzlies have not played in March Madness since 2011.
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Detroit Hives working to transform vacant lots into pollinator habitats
The nonprofit is expanding its operations to eight more vacant lots in the city after receiving funding from the Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund.
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