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Yemeni coffee shops are abundant in the city and are now multiplying across the country. The post Dearborn brands itself as ‘The Coffee Capital’ appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
From civic engagement and community events to new public spaces and sports rivalries, here’s what’s happening around Detroit this week The post Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Youth Assembly invites young people to take action appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
The bill would outlaw medical research and testing that could cause “pain or distress” in dogs. It’s aimed largely at hypertension and cardiovascular research at Wayne State University. The post House committee opens hearings on bill to ban medical research on dogs appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
In this episode, we sit down with Budget Director Jen Flood to dig into the details of what was included in the recently-passed state budget. The post MichMash: What are earmarks? A breakdown of the 2026 state budget appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier were charged in a Mafia-linked gambling sting involving rigged poker games and insider NBA betting. The post NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
President Trump halts trade negotiations with Canada citing frustration with TV ads. The post Trump stops trade talks with Canada appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
George Wallace's observational humor, and masterful storytelling have earned him a place among comedy's most iconic figures. Wallace joined the The Metro to discuss all the things he appreciates most in his life. The post The Metro: Legendary Comic George Wallace on tour in Detroit appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
In this episode of Detroit Evening Report: updates on Hamtramck lawsuit, Dream of Detroit aims to get a street sign in honor of the late Imam Abdullah Bey El-Amin, and more. The post Detroit Evening Report: SNAP benefits on pause this November appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
The governor's pardon of Lue Yang highlights a clash between Michigan’s expungement law and federal deportation rules. The post The Metro: Whitmer pardons Hmong community leader, Michigan father facing deportation appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
Osita Nwanevu is the author of the book, “The Right of the People.” Producer Sam Corey spoke to him about majoritarian democracy and whether some ballot proposals initiated in Michigan would create a more representative democracy in the state. The post The Metro:‘Something compelling about the democratic ideal’ — the case for more representative democracy appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
Sand Point Nature Preserve was recently recognized by the Old Growth Forest Network for its potential. WDET's Amanda LeClaire and Natalie Albrecht spoke to the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy and toured the grounds. The post Explore Sand Point, a preserve with rare hemlocks and old growth potential appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
A listener who grew up near the lake wants to know why it doesn't merit the title of "great." We found people who think it's great, anyway. The post CuriosiD: Why isn’t Lake St. Clair a Great Lake? appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
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