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What to do in Detroit this week: Uniroyal Promenade opening, shopping while drinking and where to watch the U-M vs. MSU game

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Local gov digest: Hookah bars, land value tax, Henry Ford Health community benefits

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade October 17, 2023October 17, 2023
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What to do in Detroit this week: Halloween baby rave, comedy fundraiser and more

Avatar photo by Alex Washington and Lynelle Herndon October 12, 2023October 12, 2023
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What to do around Detroit this week: Art and music in the neighborhoods, and catch a poem

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More money for license plate readers in Detroit, and city gets ready for a master plan

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade October 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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Thinking of a master plan

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi October 3, 2023October 2, 2023
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Meet Eric Walton, this month’s featured documenter

by Lynelle Herndon October 3, 2023October 11, 2023
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What is the Wayne County Airport Authority?

by Lynelle Herndon September 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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What to do in Detroit this week: Murals in Islandview, Marble Bar anniversary and more

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Bus stop or parking spot? Detroit residents say it’s not always clear

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade September 26, 2023September 27, 2023

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