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This black willow, submitted by Josh Stoltz, was awarded largest tree in Benzie County during the 2022 Big Tree Hunt.
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Nonprofit holds contest to find biggest trees in Michigan

Natalie Albrecht, Amanda LeClaire June 9, 2025

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A new InsideOut mural completed by Oshun Williams on the side of Yoshi Hibachi Grille on Livernois Avenue.
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Detroit Evening Report: InsideOut Literary Arts celebrates 30 years with new mural

Hernz Laguerre June 6, 2025
Detroit Composer Laureate Patrick Prouty shakes hands with then Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison during Prouty's appointment announcement, Sept. 5, 2024.
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The Metro: Detroit’s composer laureate is creating music inspired by sounds of the city

Cary Junior II, Nadia Zyiad, The Metro June 6, 2025
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024.
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MichMash: Duggan endorsement shakes up governor’s race; Sen. Camilleri advocates for K-12 budget

Hernz Laguerre June 6, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan received a major endorsement that may set him a part from his other gubernatorial candidates. As...

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A smoky haze settled over Traverse City, as seen from the top of Copper Ridge Drive on June 26, 2023. Smoke caused poor air quality and hampered visibility across northern Michigan.
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Smoke expected to lift in northern Michigan, but more could be on the way

Izzy Ross June 6, 2025

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.Canadian wildfire smoke that blew...

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Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn receives ‘Tree City USA’ status for 38th year

Nargis Rahman June 5, 2025

The Arbor Day Foundation has renewed Dearborn's "Tree City USA" status for its efforts to maintain a healthy tree canopy. ...

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Will Power gets out of his car after qualifying at the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix.
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Detroit Grand Prix secures new contract through 2028, despite uncertainties

Alex McLenon June 5, 2025

The Detroit Grand Prix’s third year on the city’s downtown streets since leaving Belle Isle is now in the books....

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Motor City Pride at Hart Plaza in Detroit
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The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Pride in metro Detroit

Sophia Jozwiak June 5, 2025

Pride month is in full swing, and Detroit has celebrations of all sorts, from traditional Pride parades to techno dance...

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In The Groove: New music from Cameron Winter, classic cuts from Kate Bush, Bill Evans + more

Adam Fox June 5, 2025

I'm continuing my fill-in duties as host of In the Groove this week, with new music from Cameron Winter, Julien...

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The Grand Marshals of the 2023 Motor City Pride Parade greet attendees on June 11, 2023 in Detroit, Mich.
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The Metro: The important legacy and activism behind Motor City Pride

Robyn Vincent, The Metro June 5, 2025

The streets of Detroit will be filled with color and courage this weekend as Motor City Pride returns to Hart...

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3D-printed replica firearms that were found by U.S. Transportation Security Administration officers in a carry-on bag at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on February 20, 2020.
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Michigan House Dems target ghost guns, gun sellers in new package

Colin Jackson June 5, 2025

So-called “ghost guns” could become illegal in Michigan under new bills in the state House. Those are firearms often 3D...

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Miami to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
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Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday

Associated Press June 5, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries...

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Jocelyn Benson being interviewed by WDET
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Benson articles of impeachment introduced in the Michigan House

Colin Jackson June 5, 2025

A Republican lawmaker in the Michigan House is introducing articles of impeachment against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. The articles...

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The Michigan Shakespeare Festival was scheduled to include a performance of "Richard III" at Wayne State University.
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The Metro: Michigan Shakespeare Festival cancels 2025 season over funding cuts

Tia Graham, Nadia Zyiad, The Metro June 4, 2025

Many arts organizations across the state of Michigan are struggling to balance their budgets after the Trump administration’s recent blows...

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In The Groove: Music from Robert Glasper, Detroit Cobras, Brian Eno + more

Adam Fox June 4, 2025

Adam Fox filling in for RPH again! Today on In The Groove, tracks from Robert Glasper, Detroit Cobras and Brian Eno.Plus,...

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