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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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State receives over $60M from EPA to replace lead water pipes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has allotted $61.9 million to the state of Michigan for lead water service line removal projects. Plus, the Detroit Reparation Task Force is hosting a public session from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the Farwell Recreation Center in Detroit. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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People’s Food Co-op opens; Detroit unveils historic preservation plan and more
On the latest episode of the "Detroit Evening Report," we cover the opening of Detroit People's Food Co-op, Detroit City Council's historical preservation plan 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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Shri Thanedar questions validity of campaign signatures submitted by Adam Hollier
Detroit Congressman Shri Thanedar has filed paperwork to challenge Adam Hollier’s appearance on the August primary ballot. Plus, the Detroit Branch of the NAACP has announced that President Joe Biden will be its keynote speaker for this year’s 69th annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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jessica Care moore selected as Detroit's new Poet Laureate
The city of Detroit has selected jessica Care moore as the city's new Poet Laureate. Plus, the Progressive Art Studio Collective is opening a new Detroit space at the Lantern building in Detroit’s East Village. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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Michigan House bill would require religious accommodations for higher education students
Michigan lawmakers have introduced a new House bill that would require postsecondary education institutions to offer reasonable religious accommodations for students who may miss school due to religious holidays. Plus, Detroit’s Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men received the Katherine Blasik Distinguished Award from the educational nonprofit NAF for exceptional college and career readiness program. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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Parking costs surge downtown during NFL Draft in Detroit
Some downtown garages and lots have jacked up their prices as hundreds of thousands of visitors visit Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft. For those looking for a non-draft experience in Detroit this weekend, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will present "Country Hits: Songs from Nashville" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.