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Communities of Color Were Hit Hard by COVID-19. These Detroit Entrepreneurs Persevered and Rose Above the Challenges

New series Communities of Hope will explore how minority business owners in metro Detroit channeled their energy into launching small businesses and pursuing passion projects.

09-20
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Music To Play Large Role in Detroit's COVID-19 Memorial

Monday's memorial gives families a chance to honor the more than 1,500 victims of COVID-19 in Detroit. WRCJ-FM will provide the soundtrack for the event.

08-31
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Michigan College Republicans Chairman's Message to Trump on 2020

The young Republican said he largely agrees with the president's policies — but had issues with Trump's pandemic response and wants to see less polarization.

08-24
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Detroit Unveils Plans For McNichols Streetscape Project

The project will renovate the streetscape on McNichols between Livernois and Wyoming in northwest Detroit.

02-11
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Macomb County is Diversifying, But Minorities Don't See Electoral Gains

The population in southern Macomb County communities has become increasingly diverse over the past 20 years, but political representation hasn't followed.

01-23
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Macomb County, In Spotlight for 2020 Election, Just Wants to Talk Local Issues

Detroit Public Television and WDET spoke with residents about issues ranging from media coverage of the area to public transit.

12-20
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Where is Center Line? WDET's New 'Crossing The Lines' Community

WDET’s reporters and producers are on the road again in November, talking to residents in Center Line.

11-07
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Get Help With Tax Issues, Overdue Utility Bills At Free Event Today

The tax assistance event runs from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Northwest Activities Center in Detroit.

10-22
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Ypsilanti Man Recalls Glory Days of the Grande Ballroom with Historic Recordings

Allen Licari recorded several up-and-coming artists when he was just 15.

09-02
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Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The non-profit is working to make sure area families can receive essentials that are often overlooked.

07-30
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Canton Chamber President Says the Township's Business Climate Remains Strong

The Canton Chamber of Commerce seeks to give local businesses added exposure in the community and to connect with other business.

04-22
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WDET Introduces Crossing The Lines - Canton

Crossing The Lines is an exploration of what unites us and divides us as a people and as a region here in Metro Detroit.

04-10
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Model D's "On the Ground" Series Checks Out Detroit's Jefferson Chalmers Neighborhood

The publication is embedding a journalist in the historic neighborhood to get to the heart of issues area residents are facing.

02-08
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Michigan Chronicle Series Focuses on James H. Cole Funeral Home

The African-American owned and operated business first opened in 1919.

02-06
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Detroit's Last January NAIAS Is Underway

The Detroit auto show is open to the public through January 27th.

01-18
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1968: A Look Back

It’s a year when Americans witnessed two heartbreaking assassinations and one of the closest presidential elections in U.S. history.

12-28
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State of Macomb County Address 2018

Hackel pointed out the county’s key accomplishments this year in a speech running roughly 50 minutes long.

12-06
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Farmington Residents Seek Sense of Community

The city is the latest subject of Metromode's "On The Ground" series.

11-27
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Arise Detroit Holds "Neighborhood Rising Summit" on Saturday

The summit will give residents an opportunity to learn more about the practical side of neighborhood building.

11-02
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Metromode's On The Ground Series Focuses On Sterling Heights

The website has embedded a journalist in Sterling Heights to tell stories of residents in the area.

11-01
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