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A photo of the Detroit riverfront on Friday, July 28, 2023.
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The Metro: Was justice served for ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO who stole $44M?

Cary Junior II, Tia Graham, The Metro April 30, 2025

Last week, a federal judge sentenced the former Chief Financial Officer of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, William Smith, to 19...

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A section of the Detroit Riverwalk.
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Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO sentenced for embezzling over $40M

Bre'Anna Tinsley April 24, 2025

Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Thursday for embezzling more than $40...

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A kid riding a bike that powers a blender at an Earth Day event
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The Metro Events Guide: Earth Day celebrations, Punk Rock Prom + more

Sophia Jozwiak April 17, 2025

This week, we’ve got tons of opportunities for you to get outside and get your hands dirty in celebration of...

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The Metro Events Guide: 313 Day, Women’s Day and more to celebrate in Detroit this week

Sophia Jozwiak March 7, 2025

This week, we’re celebrating 313 Day, International Women’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and the start of WDET’s spring fundraiser! It’s...

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The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Detroit this weekend

Sophia Jozwiak February 13, 2025

This week, we’ve got a variety of Valentine’s Day activities, from ice skating to orchestral performances.Plus, where to catch local...

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A neon yellow Jeep Wrangler displayed in a steep decline on an indoor set.
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The Metro Events Guide: The Auto Show, fiery festivals and freebies to check out this weekend

Sophia Jozwiak January 9, 2025

Happy New Year! We’re starting 2025 strong with the Auto Show’s return to its original January time slot, a fiery...

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View of the Detroit Riverfront.
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Key figure at Detroit Riverfront Conservancy charged with embezzling millions

Associated Press June 5, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — A man who for years controlled the finances at a group that has turned Detroit's riverfront into...

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A ribbon cutting celebration was held on Saturday, Oct. 21 to mark the completion of the East Riverfront and Uniroyal Promenade.
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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

Detroit Today: Exploring the evolution and latest expansion of Detroit’s Riverwalk

Detroit Today November 14, 2023

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy recently unveiled a half-mile expansion to Detroit’s Riverwalk that allows visitors to walk or bike 3.5...

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View of the Detroit Riverfront on a clear day
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Completion of ‘East Riverfront’ connects Riverwalk to Belle Isle Bridge

Laura Herberg October 27, 2023

Twenty years ago, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy had a vision. Public and private leaders wanted to turn an area that...

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Merry go round at the Detroit Riverfront.
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  • CultureShift

CultureShift: Good Moves, Good Grooves taking over Detroit Riverfront this weekend

Tia Graham August 9, 2023

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting Good Moves, Good Grooves, presented by the William Davidson Foundation. According to organizers, the...

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A rendering of Detroit's Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Metropark. A vibrant, green park is on the edge of the West Riverfront and is surrounded by the city of Detroit.
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Detroit’s first Metropark is coming next year

Solina Robles February 20, 2023

The city of Detroit will soon be getting the long-awaited Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park, a new 22-acre recreational area....

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View of the Detroit Riverfront.
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Detroit Firm Plans to Bring Water Taxis to Riverfront

Marissa Gawel March 11, 2015

Marissa Gawel/WDET Detroit could soon have water taxis available to move people along the city’s riverfront. Detroit firm Freshwater Transit...

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