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Children and adults play and stand near playscape and splash pad at a public park in Detroit.
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The Metro: 22-acre park opens on Detroit’s riverfront

David Leins, Alex McLenon The Metro October 29, 2025

There’s a new park on the riverfront in downtown Detroit, and you can’t miss it. The 22-acre Ralph C Wilson, Jr....

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Syrians celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad's government in the town of Bar Elias, Lebanon, near the border with Syria, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: US Temporary Protected Status may soon expire for Syrians

Sascha Raiyn October 28, 2025

Syrians in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status may no longer be able to live and work in the U.S....

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Explore Sand Point, a preserve with rare hemlocks and old growth potential

Natalie Albrecht, Amanda LeClaire October 23, 2025

In the interior arch of Michigan’s “thumb” lays the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy, a group dedicated to protecting and restoring...

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CuriosiD: Why are cider mills so popular in Michigan?

Amanda LeClaire November 14, 2024

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode...

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A Viking Cruises ship anchors off the Northeast coast of Mackinac Island on Tuesday.
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Cruising boom predicted in the Great Lakes

Michael Livingston May 15, 2024

Cruise lines are looking to the Great Lakes for voyages ahead of what may be a record-breaking season. Cruising is...

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DNR considering expansion of e-bike friendly territory at state parks

Alvin (AJ) Jones March 25, 2024

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is considering allowing e-bikes on more state park trails. The changes would allow Class...

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City of Detroit is investing $45 million to renovate and reopen recreation centers

Tia Graham March 18, 2022

The City of Detroit is investing $45 million to renovate eight recreation centers and open three more. The money includes...

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City of Detroit Reopens Four Recreation Centers After Being Closed for Over a Year

Tia Graham September 22, 2021

The City of Detroit is reopening four of its recreation centers this month. Many of the usual recreational programs such as swimming...

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