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Citizen Vox: Voter says Detroit needs to steer more funding towards public transit

Quinn Klinefelter July 7, 2025

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Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison speaks at the podium during a news conference about the city's crackdown on juvenile violence, July 7, 2025.
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Detroit Evening Report: Duggan, Detroit police announce ‘major crackdown’ on juvenile violence

Russ McNamara, Nargis Rahman July 7, 2025
Detroit artist Lakeisha Johnson, aka Ideeyah.
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘20/20’ by Ideeyah

Chris Campbell July 7, 2025
Aretha Franklin's 1985 album "Who's Zoomin' Who?" turns 40 years old this month.
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  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A little bit of everything — new, old and in between

Rob Reinhart July 7, 2025

In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, lots of new music from Detroiters Carmel Liburdi, Kate Hinote Trio...

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Gordie Howe bridge
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Gordie Howe International Bridge nears completion

Alex McLenon July 7, 2025

Gordie Howe International Bridge officials say construction work on the new span over the Detroit River is about 95% complete.The...

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Southern rock singer-songwriter Paul Thorn released a new album in February titled "Life Is Just A Vapor."
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Acoustic Café: Paul Thorn returns in-studio with new album; past performances from Ani DiFranco, Nickel Creek + more

Rob Reinhart July 7, 2025

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, we reconnect with Paul Thorn! We first met Paul in 1997 when he...

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A mural on the side of Jo's Gallery in the Avenue of Fashion, Detroit.
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The Metro: ‘Light up Livernois’ to highlight best of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion this Saturday

Tia Graham, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 4, 2025

Detroit's Avenue of Fashion is home to some of the city's most iconic businesses and shops. Every year on the...

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The inaugural Electric Avenue International Jazz Festival will be held July 4-5 in Windsor's Little Italy district.
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The Metro: Windsor’s newest jazz festival coming to Via Italia this weekend

Tia Graham, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 4, 2025

A new jazz festival is coming to Windsor this holiday weekend. The inaugural Electric Avenue International Jazz Festival will take...

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Speaker Johnson surrounded by people in motion
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What’s in Trump’s big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law

Associated Press, Russ McNamara July 3, 2025

By AP’s Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, with additional reporting from WDET’s Russ McNamaraWASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans muscled President Donald Trump’s...

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A crowd watches a taco eating competition
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The Metro Events Guide: Taco Fest, free concerts, art workshops and more

Sophia Jozwiak July 3, 2025

Soak up the sun this holiday weekend with outdoor festivals, food truck rallies and concerts. Or, beat the heat at...

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The city of Detroit filed what it says is a "historic" lawsuit against the real estate company Real Token for public nuisance violations involving more than 400 properties.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit suing blockchain-based real estate firm for neglecting hundreds of properties

Bre'Anna Tinsley July 3, 2025

Detroit officials say they've filed the "largest blight lawsuit in its history" against a blockchain-based real estate platform after it...

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Visitors to northern Michigan trails over Fourth of July weekend should expect some closures in the area due to continued ice storm recovery efforts.
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State lands ready for visitors after ice storm recovery, but DNR urges caution

Natalie Albrecht, Amanda LeClaire July 3, 2025

In late March, a severe ice storm struck the northern part of Michigan. Tree branches and limbs, weighed down by...

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K-12 leaders say budget inaction leaves schools, students, families hanging

Rick Pluta July 3, 2025

Michigan school districts face tough choices as their fiscal years began Tuesday while the Legislature remains deadlocked on the state...

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FILE - A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer listens during a briefing, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md.
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Detroit Evening Report: Protesters arrested during ICE raid on Detroit’s west side

Sascha Raiyn July 2, 2025

Two protesters were arrested on Detroit's west side Monday after police say they attempted to prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

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Racers wait at the start of the 7-2 Day 5K in Detroit's Hubbell-Puritan neighborhood.
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The Metro: Umoja Village, HUG Haven founders talk 7-2 Day, Hubbell-Puritan pride

Tia Graham, Jack Filbrandt, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 2, 2025

Detroiters have so much LOVE for where they live. That’s why when the city falls on hard times, it’s often...

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