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The Detroit Evening Report WDET
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The Detroit Evening Report is a three-minute daily round-up of the news that city residents need to know. Stories focus on the concerns, problems, passions and needs of Detroiters – specifically residents of color. Hosted by: Sascha Raiyn, Jerome Vaughn, Tia Graham and Nargis Rahman.
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Detroit launches Neighborhood Solar project in 3 communities
Today on the "Detroit Evening Report," we cover the launch of Detroit's Neighborhood Solar program; applications opening for the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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First WSU Board of Governors meeting since encampment moved online
Wayne State University Board of Governors has moved its Wednesday meeting — the first meeting since Wayne State police removed a Pro-Palestinian student encampment on campus last month — online. Opioid recovery homes are expected to increase in Michigan thanks to a $2.5 million grant provided to the state Housing Development Authority. Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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Whitmer launches task force to address gun violence in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is establishing a gun violence prevention task force for Michigan to address and reduce instances of gun violence in the state. Plus, Michigan has overtaken California as the largest cannabis market in the U.S. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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Violent crime down 30-70% in Detroit areas served by ShotStoppers, report shows
Violent crime has dropped between 30 and 70% in areas served by Detroit’s ShotStoppers program, according to new data released by the city. Plus, a Heat Advisory remains in effect for the metro Detroit area through 10 p.m. Thursday, with warm weather expected to continue through the rest of the week. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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Henry Ford, MSU break ground on new research facility in Detroit
Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University broke ground Monday on their new research center in Detroit’s New Center neighborhood. Plus, Michigan senators introduced a set of bills this month to expand renters’ rights. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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Excessive Heat Warning issued for metro Detroit this week
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for metro Detroit through 8 p.m. Friday. Plus, legislation on its way to the Michigan Senate would give prisoners some limited access to the state's Freedom of Information Act. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.