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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.
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The research also found that Detroit schools have higher retention rates of Black teachers compared to others in Southeast Michigan. -
The Detroit Public Schools Community District began giving high school students with perfect attendance over two-week long periods $200 gift cards. The incentive aims to increase attendance in the district. -
Today, we talk to author Felicia George about her book When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City, one of this year's Michigan Notable Books. -
Today, how bird flu is decimating flocks and egg production. Then, education developments to keep an eye out for this year. Later, how Black Detroiters were the forerunners of the modern lottery system. -
Today, the problems with Grand Traverse County Jail. Then, the spread of the Detroit Lions' fame across the Atlantic. Later, what's next after community solar legislation failed.
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Today, we hear from Mayor Mike Duggan on his decision to run for governor of Michigan in 2026. -
City officials say that community violence interrupter groups are responsible for a steep drop in violent crime in six of what had been the most violent parts of Detroit. -
Today, the Lions' hard-to-believe streak. Then, how social media amplifies existing issues. Later, how faith groups can influence politics.
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Today, we talk to John Niyo, sports columnist for The Detroit News, about how crazy it is the Lions are 8-1 with no signs of stopping. -
Detroit voters approved Proposal S. The measure means the school millage can now collect money to go directly toward paying down Detroit Public Schools' legacy debt.
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Today, we heard about new developments in Ottawa County, pheasants in Detroit, and unicorn hunting. Then, MSU Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff chatted about her new role. -
There’s been an 11% decrease in violent crimes like assaults, non-fatal shootings, rapes and robberies. -
About a quarter of Detroit's residential water customers were behind on their bills as of late last year. But Detroit Water and Sewerage Department officials say they won't shut off anyone who enrolls in an assistance program or gets on a payment plan. -
Michigan local governments recieved more than $4 billion in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act, and hundreds of millions of dollars of that is planned to be spent in 2023. -
Detroit has a new system for towing the city’s stolen and abandoned cars. All stolen cars will now be heading to Detroit Police Department’s impound lot. -
On today's show, we spoke more about a potential new statue in statuary hall and a student game showcase. Plus, we heard about proposal to separate hunting rules for each peninsula. We wrapped up hearing about the woes of Ford Focus and Fiesta owners.
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We revisited a conversation about a nickel mine in the Upper Peninsula, plus we heard about the Boblo boats from when Bois Blanc was not just a private island community.
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United Community Housing Coalition Director Ted Phillips is excited about what his organization can do to make an impact for those facing eviction. -
On today's show, we heard about Gary Peters' role as fundraiser for Senate Democrats, a program for native moms and a Detroit sneaker shop owner shared his business story.
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Today on Stateside, we heard about how congressional and legislative redistricting affected Black voters in metro-Detroit. Then a DNR official gave an update on this season's deer hunt. We heard about the growing use of electric bikes. Plus, a reporter unpacked the controversy over wind turbines in mid-Michigan.
