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Erin Allen/Michigan RadioDetroit's Movement Electronic Music festival normally ends by midnight, but there’s an overnight dance scene that makes it a 24-hour affair. As a part of our "Mornings in Michigan" series, Michigan Radio’s Erin Allen takes us into the wee hours of the weekend with a Detroit techno icon. -
Paula SmileyMiz Korona's artistry extends from before her scene in 8 Mile through almost three decades of international touring, teaching, photography, fashion design, and beat production. Today, she’s getting ready to release a new EP: The Healer and the Heartbreaker. -
Photo submitted by Joshua Mango"What up doe?" If you’ve heard the term before, you probably know it as a greeting or maybe even a question. But for many Black Detroiters, the phrase is a piece of home. Today, we'll talk about the history of "what up doe" and what it means to its originators. -
Erin Allen/Michigan RadioFor most of us, to start the day is to turn off our alarm, get dressed, have a coffee or maybe water, and then start work or school. But there’s a little place in Detroit where the first few things on the list are instead — sitting, chanting and meditating.
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On today's show, the unfolding saga surrounding a series of charges against officials in the Flint water crisis. Plus, the World Economic Forum in Detroit. And an update on Vladimir Konstantinov andn auto no-fault. -
"This is a system that has failed Mr. Burks. It has failed Mr. Burks' family because they’ve obviously tried to get him help. And unfortunately it has culminated in the incident that we have before us today," said Detroit Police Chief James White -
Detroiters still don’t know if the city will expand gunshot-detection technology through more neighborhoods. -
Writer Desiree Cooper's new children's book — titled Nothing Special — celebrates the intergenerational friendship between her grandson Jax and her own father. Its lush multimedia illustrations and the story, drawn from Cooper's own life, find joy in the quiet moments of childhood. -
Detroit's police officer unions and city leadership have reached a tentative contract agreement. It includes a $10,000 pay increase for officers coming out of the police academy. -
An agreement between the ACLU and Detroit’s 36th District Court will require judges to limit the use of cash bail, and make transparent decisions about affordability when it is used. -
The buildings span two city blocks. They’re concrete, with chipped paint, graffiti, and in some parts, nature taken over. Neighbors say debris falls. -
Councilmembers voted 6-3 to renew the $1.5 million contract in neighborhoods where ShotSpotter is already in place. They chose to delay the vote on the $7 million expansion contract for the second week in a row. -
On today's show, an investigative journalist discussed a recent collaborative story on childcare deserts, and two editors dished on their new book that focuses on the rival of the River Rouge. Plus, we spoke with an Afghani student at Olivet College.
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Detroit's new Right to Counsel Ordinance will get free lawyers for residents who make less than $27,000 dollars a year. The office is supposed to help coordinate those lawyers and residents.
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We talked about the biggest political news in this week's edition of It's Just Politics with Zoe Clark. Then, a conversation with long-time DJ Carl Craig. And, singer-songwriter Tunde Olaniran talked about his first film — titled Made A Universe.
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A new report from the City of Detroit finds that city residents living below the poverty line would struggle to make ends meet if presented with a $400 dollar emergency.
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The Detroit Police Department said since March 2021, ShotSpotter detected more than 25,000 shots fired. DPD said that led to more than 100 arrests and taking 300 guns off the street. -
On today's show, we spoke with EMU faculty from the picket line in Ypsilanti, and WWII "Rosies" shared their stories. Plus, an update on tick season from IPR and then three renters dished on their role in the formation of the Detroit Tenants Association.
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As schools return to near normalcy, we check in on the latest COVID numbers and vaccination rates. Then we hear about a West Michigan library's response to defunding over LGBTQ materials. And then we dig into this year's Detroit Month of Design. -
The signs might resemble ones in New York City, with a letter grade indicating how a restaurant did during the inspection. The city-issued signs would be color-coded and include a QR code so visitors could see the inspection results online. -
A change of seasons and the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the 3 1/2 year delay of the annual auto industry showcase -
The city is still 200 officers short of what its budget allows. -
The Detroit Bus Company is on the rebound from a break in earlier this month after theves stole several catalytic converters. -
This comes after a Wayne County judge dismissed two lawsuits against the city’s marijuana ordinance.
