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The Palmer Park Log Cabin, built in 1885.
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The Metro: Enjoy ‘Art in the Trees’ at Palmer Park in celebration of Earth Day

Tia Graham, The Metro April 22, 2025

The city of Detroit has a lot of concrete streets, slabs of road and old industrial buildings.  But green spaces...

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Pope Francis Center at TCF
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The Metro: Detroit’s Pope Francis Center leader reflects on late pontiff’s legacy

The Metro, Robyn Vincent April 22, 2025

Caring for the poor and having mercy for the marginalized were values that played a central role in Pope Francis’...

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Community developer MiSide Community Impact Network joined local leaders on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments, located on 5800 Michigan Ave., Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: City leaders celebrate grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments

Hernz Laguerre April 18, 2025

Community members gathered with local leaders this week to celebrate the grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments, a new $18...

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Two modest Detroit homes next to each other on a Detroit street.
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Detroit Evening Report: City Council says new study disproves claims of systemic overassessments in Detroit

Bre'Anna Tinsley April 17, 2025

An independent study by the International Association of Assessing Officers has found that claims of systemic overassessments in Detroit are...

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FILE - Immigrants line up in the dining hall at a U.S. government holding center for migrant children, July 9, 2019, in Carrizo Springs, Texas.
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Michigan Immigrant Rights Center claims Trump avoiding judge’s order, cutting funds that help kids in court

Quinn Klinefelter April 16, 2025

Tens of thousands of immigrant children — including hundreds in Michigan — came to the U.S. fleeing gangs, human trafficking...

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Detroit Houses Homes Street Woodbridge LH
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Detroit accepting applications for free tree planting

Bre'Anna Tinsley April 16, 2025

Detroit’s General Service Department is looking to increase the tree canopy across the city to improve citizens’ quality of life. The...

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Four injured children from Gaza at Cairo International Airport on their way to Detroit Metro Airport.
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The Metro: Child amputees from Gaza get treatment, hope in Detroit

The Metro, Robyn Vincent April 16, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Crowds at Detroit Metro Airport recently cheered and sang as four...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan helps MiSide, state and local leaders break ground on the new Campbell Street Apartments in southwest Detroit.
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The Metro: Cutting the ribbon on new affordable housing in Southwest Detroit

Tia Graham, The Metro April 15, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. There are not enough affordable housing units in Detroit, but the...

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"Rethinking Chronic Absenteeism: Why Schools Can't Solve It Alone" by Jeremy Singer and Sarah Lenhoff.
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  • Youth

The Metro: New book reexamines chronic absenteeism and potential solutions

The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Cary Junior II April 14, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Last school year, the number of Michigan students who missed more...

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Homes line a neighborhood in Highland Park.
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The Metro: Highland Park is replacing its 115-year-old water system

The Metro, Jack Filbrandt April 14, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.The Detroit Documenters play a crucial role in improving our access to...

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Neighborhood Service Organization CEO Linda Little talking about the #DontTouchMe campaign at an event.
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The Metro: New campaign demands accountability, systemic change for survivors of child abuse

Tia Graham, The Metro April 14, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Conversations about...

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Dr. Galen Duncan is a nationally recognized sports clinician, former NCAA standout basketball star, and Detroit PAL alumnus.
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The Metro: Detroiter tapped to lead National PAL’s youth mental health and wellness program

Tia Graham, The Metro April 14, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit’s Police Athletic League (Detroit PAL) has been around since 1969....

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