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Erin Allen/Michigan RadioDetroit's Movement Electronic Music festival normally ends by midnight, but there’s an overnight dance scene that makes it a 24-hour affair. As a part of our "Mornings in Michigan" series, Michigan Radio’s Erin Allen takes us into the wee hours of the weekend with a Detroit techno icon. -
Paula SmileyMiz Korona's artistry extends from before her scene in 8 Mile through almost three decades of international touring, teaching, photography, fashion design, and beat production. Today, she’s getting ready to release a new EP: The Healer and the Heartbreaker. -
Photo submitted by Joshua Mango"What up doe?" If you’ve heard the term before, you probably know it as a greeting or maybe even a question. But for many Black Detroiters, the phrase is a piece of home. Today, we'll talk about the history of "what up doe" and what it means to its originators. -
Erin Allen/Michigan RadioFor most of us, to start the day is to turn off our alarm, get dressed, have a coffee or maybe water, and then start work or school. But there’s a little place in Detroit where the first few things on the list are instead — sitting, chanting and meditating.
Politics & Government
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Some Detroit public high school students have the opportunity to earn $2,000 for attending after-school literacy tutoring at their school. -
Today, we talk with reporters about Detroit buildings that look abandoned, but have owners — and why that's the case. Then, we listen to some of last night's Issues and Ale from Kalamazoo. Later, we discuss how one Michigan diner is bringing people together by talking politics. -
Today, we talk to a reporter about what's new with the high-speed electricity lines coming to Michigan. Then, we discuss the inspiration behind a first-generation Latinx artist's work in Detroit.
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Today, a survey of the recent presidential nominee visits targeting Black voters in Detroit. Then, true tales from a storied cemetery you can visit this spooky season. Plus, how Michiganders are considering cannabis policy as a factor in their presidential vote. -
Today, what Michigan voters hope the next president will do to help the economy. Also, studying up on candidates for the Detroit School board.Then, hurricane storm damage throws Michigan’s supply of needed synthetic medical fluids into turmoil. And, how a tradition of community service made Black sororities and fraternities an election force to be reckoned with.
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Donald Trump has criticized Detroit while delivering remarks to an economic group in the very same city. -
Today, one hopeful for the Michigan Supreme Court calls for more focus on young defendants, kicking off a series of conversations with candidates for the highest bench in the state. Also, this week in Detroit, your chance to get up close and very personal with the people reporting the news. Plus, the first episode of What the Vote?, a limited series podcast by Stateside centering on Gen Z perspectives.
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Nearly two dozen people are running for three seats on the Detroit school board during a pivotal time for the school district. Only one of the three incumbents, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, is seeking re-election. That means there will be two new faces on the board, as members Misha Stallworth and Sonya Mays have opted not to seek re-election. -
Today, how it started, and how it’s going with Flint’s child health experiment, Rx Kids. Also, a year of open conflict between Israel and its neighbors takes its toll in Michigan. Plus, how to get up to speed on Michigan Supreme Court candidates.
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Today, we talk to a Detroit Free Press sports columnist about the Detroit Tigers astounding performance. Then, we discuss a mom's mission to clean up garbage in her hometown of Port Huron in a unique way. Plus: how voters can detect deepfakes.
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In-person hearings will begin on June 5 for 36th District Court landlord-tenant cases. -
Detroit water officials say the city's water is safe to drink, but lead pipes are a potential risk. -
We asked experts to analyze the police response to Porter Burks, which began with a calm introduction and ended with 38 shots fired. -
Detroit officials want a court to order the Mammoth Building on Detroit's West Side to be demolished. And they want to ultimately own the property and develop it. -
Detroit officials are planning a major expansion of mental health services in Metro Detroit. But they’re calling on state legislators to invest $227 million into the expansion. -
A new report from the University of Michigan’s School of Social Work says that employees want to be paid a living wage and be offered opportunities for advancement. -
There will be increased police presence, road closures, no parking zones, business inspections and more lighting in Greektown and on Detroit’s Riverwalk. -
Parents could also receive a “parenting responsibility” ticket if their kids are out past curfew.
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Some of the questions they’re expected to wrestle with are who might be eligible for reparations — and what compensation and distribution might look like. -
The District Detroit development is getting $800 million in tax incentives from the city and state. We talked to one reporter who says the real cost is much higher. Also, we learned about the effort to reopen one of the world's tallest ski jumps—in Ironwood, MI.
