The Michigan and Washington, D.C.-based educational research group Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) this month released the third report in a three-part series about the impact of the war in Gaza on religious minorities in the U.S. Plus, the NFL Draft starts tonight in downtown Detroit. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

The eyes of football fans across the country will be on Detroit over the next several days as the 2024 NFL Draft takes place downtown, April 25-27. Officials say as many as 300,000 visitors from around the country could take part in the festivities. Plus, Metro Detroit has some of the worst air particle pollution in the country, according to a new report released today from the American Lung Association.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will fund hospital birthing units that participate in two community programs. Plus, Pensole Lewis College – Michigan’s only Historically Black College, and the only one focused on design – is working with the NFL to showcase the work of local artists during this week’s draft events. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

Several Arab American businesses will be featured at the NFL Draft in Detroit this week. Bilal Hammoud of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce says this is a historical moment for the Arab American community and local businesses. Plus, watersheds in metro Detroit receiving dismal grades, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

On the latest episode of Detroit Evening Report Weekends, WDET’s Nargis Rahman spoke with Jamiel Altaheri who becomes Hamtramck's new police chief this month.

Michigan isn’t providing fair and equal health care services to all races, according to a new report from the nonprofit research firm The Commonwealth Fund. Plus, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani was in metro Detroit Thursday evening for a short visit. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

Our partners at Outlier Media report a medley of buildings in the East Village are set to open what the developers describe as a new cultural district in the city. Plus, the NAACP Michigan State Conference is working to reactivate the NAACP Highland Park Branch. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

A new study by the University of Michigan shows Detroit’s Black homeowners gained $2.8 billion in home value between 2014 and 2022. Plus, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will deliver his annual State of the City address at 7 p.m. tonight. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

Wayne County’s 3rd Circuit Court will temporarily suspend in-person operations next week while NFL Draft activities are underway. Plus, visitors to the Detroit Zoo this weekend can celebrate Earth Day and earn a free admission at GreenFest. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].

General Motors is looking for high school students in metro Detroit, Flint and Pontiac to apply for a comprehensive paid summer internship. Plus, The Downtown Detroit Partnership is looking for volunteers for the "Draft Day In The D" Tailgate at participating downtown parks outside of the NFL Draft footprint. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].