Democratic state senators introduced two bills on Tuesday that would require Michigan schools to teach more inclusive history lessons. Plus, the Detroit Fire Department is planning to install 5,000 smoke alarms in city homes over the next year.

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General Motors and Bedrock announced a new proposal this week to fundamentally change the structure of Detroit’s Renaissance Center. Plus, the city of Detroit has begun the process of installing new signage for 65 neighborhoods. 

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Overdose deaths in Michigan decreased last year by nearly 6%, with 2,826 deaths recorded compared to 2,998 deaths in 2022, according to state data. Dearborn Health Department Director Ali Abazeed says the prevalence of overdose-reversing medication like naloxone has played a big role in those reductions. Plus, the National Poll on Healthy Aging released a new study that found grandkids help improve grandparents' mental health and reduce loneliness. 

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The Detroit Health Department announced a new program this week that will offer new and expectant mothers free rides to and from prenatal doctor visits, postpartum visits and pediatric visits for one year. Plus, Saturday marks the 21st annual opening of the Rink at Campus Martius Park. 

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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a new online dashboard for residents to track complaints against Detroit police; a Detroit-based meat company launching a national ground beef recall due to possible E. coli contamination and more.

Detroit officials are reassuring residents about the safety of the city’s water system after a federally-mandated letter sparked concerns among residents about potential lead levels. Plus, the city of Detroit broke ground Tuesday on a project that will turn a historic school into affordable housing. 

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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Michigan State Police's new campaign to encourage residents to sign up for emergency alerts; Detroit PAL's annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and more.

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a new "bootcamp" for women entrepreneurs in Dearborn; the death of Michigan State University's first Black president; local halal food drives for Thanksgiving and more.

Community members gathered in Detroit's North End neighborhood on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of a new $7.3 million mixed-use affordable housing project. Plus, a 3-year-old sloth bear named Jagger has found a new home at the Detroit Zoo.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today announced that more than 300 locations across the state now have free contraception resources available through the “Take Control of Your Birth Control” program. Plus, Detroit will host a “reverse vending machine” for charity in Campus Martius this holiday season through Dec. 8.

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