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Detroit City Council at a meeting in April 2022.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council votes in new leaders

Sascha Raiyn January 6, 2026

The Detroit City Council voted in new leaders Monday.  WDET'S Bre'Anna Tinsley was there.  James Tate was voted President 5-4. He served as President Pro Tem...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: What today’s economy means for Michigan’s small businesses

Sam Corey, The Metro January 5, 2026

Michigan’s economy is in flux. Tariffs have pushed up the cost of some goods. Unemployment has ticked up slightly. Hiring...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: Bamboo co-working space opens new location in Midtown

Tia Graham January 5, 2026

Empty office spaces and buildings continue to be an issue for owners the COVID-19 pandemic. Rent is too high for...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Duggan gives exit interview, discusses campaign for governor

Sascha Raiyn December 9, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gave his exit interview at the Detroit Economic Club Monday. He says he doesn’t plan to...

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The Detroit Institute of Arts on Noel Night.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Merry Midtown event supports small businesses

Sascha Raiyn December 2, 2025

Merchants and organizations in the midtown area have organized a holiday event to keep the spirit of Noel Night going....

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  • All Things Considered
  • News

High prices leave a bitter taste for Detroit coffee shop owners, drinkers

Russ McNamara October 13, 2025

Caffeine is a part of our daily routine. From that morning cup of Earl Grey to an evening espresso, days...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn reprints absentee ballots

Bre'Anna Tinsley October 2, 2025

The City of Dearborn says new absentee ballots will be mailed to residents after a printing error was discovered.  City...

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  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: Interactive sculptures, intimate concerts and more ways to engage with art

Sophia Jozwiak September 25, 2025

This week, we've got tons of ways to engage with art in metro Detroit, from interactive sculptures to intimate concerts....

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FILE - President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington.
  • Jobs & the Economy
  • News

Small business owners ask Trump for tariff relief

Quinn Klinefelter August 14, 2025

Business leaders say President Trump’s tariffs on various countries and products are creating a high level of uncertainty for companies.That...

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The floor of The Peacock Room Boutique is rife with vintage treasures. Tables are covered with jewelry displays and a fashionable mannequin stands with a dark patterned evening dress. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
  • The Metro
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The Metro: Michigan businesses brace for impact from tariff hikes

Robyn Vincent, The Metro August 11, 2025

More tariffs on imported goods took effect last week.  The federal government is making big money from tariff revenues, which...

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Hassan Beydoun, group executive of Economic Development for the city of Detroit.
  • Jobs & the Economy
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Detroit’s ‘bold plan to cut red tape’ for small businesses

Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 16, 2025

Detroit City Council recently approved changes to city ordinances to make the licensing process easier and less cumbersome for small...

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Brian Calley speaks with Alethia Kasben and Cheyna Roth on MichMash
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MichMash: Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley talks insurance crisis; House passes K-12 budget

Hernz Laguerre June 13, 2025

As the July 1 deadline approaches, Michigan House Republicans have unveiled and passed a budget for K-12 schools. In this...

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