The Detroit Evening Report

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The Detroit Evening Report is a three-minute daily round-up of the news that city residents need to know. Stories focus on the concerns, problems, passions and needs of Detroiters – specifically re

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May 07, 2025State releases 'alarming report' on potential impacts of Medicaid cuts
A recent report from the state health department says big federal spending cuts threaten Medicaid benefits for 700,000 people in Michigan.
Other headlines for Wednesday, May 7, 2025:
The United Auto Workers union held rallies in Trenton and Warren this week to demand Stellantis move production work to the U.S., and Michigan in particular.
Detroit City Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero says she is certified to appear on the August primary ballot. The city elections department disqualified her over a late fee it said she failed to pay.
Santiago-Romero contested the penalty, saying she did pay it, and that her disqualification was due to a clerical error.
Construction crews have begun building the Detroit Grand Prix racetrack around the Renaissance Center. Race organizers say it’ll take about a week less to set up for the race this year thanks to a new wall and fence design. The races runs May 30 through June 15.
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May 06, 2025 Charges dropped against pro-Palestinian protesters; ideas sought for public art in Dearborn + more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's recent decision to drop the charges against campus protesters; the city of Dearborn's call for ideas for a new public art mural and more.
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May 05, 2025Ono steps down as U-M president after accepting same role at University of Florida
University of Michigan President Santa Ono says he's leaving Ann Arbor to take the same job at the University of Florida this summer. Ono announced the move in an email to the U-M community Sunday night.
More headlines from the Detroit Evening Report on Monday, May 5, 2025:
The Michigan Global Talent Initiative wants 60% of the state's workforce to get a post-secondary education or professional certificate by 2030.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is joining efforts to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day on May 5.
The Division of Victim Services provides grant funding to federally recognized tribes for domestic violence through the StrongHearts Native Helpline, an anonymous confidential hotline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. To contact the helpline, call 1-844-7Native or visit strongheartshelpline.org to chat.
The city of Detroit is launching a Summer Youth Arts Employment Training Initiative to train and hire teens for summer jobs.
Dearborn’s Economic Development Department and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce is hosting a resource fair from 4-8 p.m Wednesday, May 14, at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.
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May 03, 2025 DER Weekends: WDET's Shustho series explores how language access affects health care for Bangladeshi women
On this episode of Detroit Evening Report Weekends, we listen to the first story in WDET reporter Nargis Rahman's series Shustho.
The four-part series explores the barriers Bangladeshi women face in accessing high quality health care, and efforts to bridge those gaps.
Michigan is home to the third largest population of Bangladeshis in the U.S., most living in the metro Detroit area.
Throughout the Shustho series, Nargis explores a number of challenges that make it hard for Bangladeshi immigrants to access health care, including cultural competency within the medical profession and access to adequate insurance.
The first story is focused on language barriers. Nargis speaks with organizations advocating for Bangla-speaking patients, community members who serve as advocates, translators and educators and medical professionals working to increase awareness.
Stay tuned to DER Weekends to hear the entire four-part series in May.
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May 02, 2025Belle Isle gathering aims to combat violence against Black women
A gathering on the Belle Isle Bridge this weekend is aimed at combatting violence against Black women.
The “Black Men Unite to Fight Against Our Women and Girls” campaign is being organized in response to recent cases of violent attacks on Black women.
Other headlines for Friday, May 2, 2025:
Cinco de Mayo is on Monday but Detroit will celebrate Sunday with the 60th annual Cinco de Mayo Parade in Southwest Detroit. The parade begins at noon at Patton Park and will end at Clark Park.
As the Cinco de Mayo Parade winds down Sunday, the Blessing of the Low Riders revs up at the Motor City Dance Academy. The annual event showcasing lowrider cars and bikes will take place from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, and feature live music and dance performances, food and art vendors, and the blessing of vehicles.
Jazz vocalist Penny Wells will perform at the Detroit Historical Society’s Jazz in the Streets of Old Detroit series next Thursday, May 8. Proceeds from the event help support the work of the Black Historic Sites Committee.
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May 01, 2025Nonprofit offering summer safety tips for Safe Kids Month
Experts say nearly half of all child injury deaths happen during the summer months. That statistic earned the phenomenon the nickname “the 100 deadliest days of summer” or “summer trauma season.”
To help prevent summer injuries and deaths, the nonprofit Safe Kids Worldwide is sharing child safety tips.
Other headlines for Thursday, May 1, 2025:
For the first time in the city’s history, Dearborn will not have a primary election in August, the Detroit Free Press reported. The city clerk says there are not enough candidates running to make a primary necessary.
The city of Detroit is breaking ground on the $28 million Russell Woods Senior Living Community on Friday on Dexter Avenue. Developer Fabiola Fleuranvil promises the units will be “deeply affordable" for residents.
Detroit has commissioned 43 artists to establish art installations in nine city-sponsored “art alleys” across Detroit. It’s part of the city's Arts Alleys initiative, an effort to create vibrant community spaces to celebrate local culture and showcase local talents. Installations have begun and muralists will begin painting this month. 
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April 30, 2025State treasurer announces $2.5M in grants for distressed cities
The state treasurer on Wednesday announced $2.5 million in grants for Michigan cities, villages or townships with severe economic problems.
Those municipalities are defined as ones that are experiencing one or more conditions that qualify as “probable economic distress."
The funds will be split among 13 cities across the state to support projects, services or strategies aimed at improving their financial stability.
Other headlines for Wednesday, April 30, 2025:
A project to end extreme poverty is coming to Detroit this summer. The organizers of “Global Citizen NOW” announced Wednesday that their international summit will be held in the Hudson's Detroit building downtown, July 8-11.
The trial of a Grand Rapids police officer in connection with the death of a Black motorists continues.
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II — known as the "Six Triple Eight," was honored on Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal.
The Detroit Pistons are looking forward to Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the New York Knicks after the team's 106-103 win in Game 5 Tuesday night.
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April 29, 2025Shri Thanedar drafts articles of impeachment against Trump
Congressman Shri Thanedar announced Monday that he has drafted articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of violating the U.S. Constitution.
The Detroit Democrat cited Trump's defiance of a Supreme Court order to facilitate the return of a man who was mistakenly sent to a prison in El Salvador and trying to abolish government agencies without Congressional approval.
Other headlines for Wednesday, April 29, 2025:
Michigan State Rep. Donavan McKinney is challenging incumbent Shri Thanedar for the 13th Congressional seat.
The Arab American nonprofit organization ACCESS and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) are teaming up with several community groups to host the 19th Annual National Arab American Service Day at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, mobilizing over 400 volunteers for hands-on environmental projects across metro Detroit.
The Detroit Pistons will take on the New York Knicks in Game 5 of Round 1 of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday. If the Knicks win, they'll face the winner of No. 2 seed Boston or No. 7 Orlando in the Eastern Conference semifinals. If the Pistons win, they will stay alive and force a Game 6 at Little Caesars Arena.
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April 28, 2025Book launch, film screening to encourage inclusion of Asian American history in schools
The Asian American nonprofit Rising Voices is hosting an educational event this weekend to kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event, Teaching Asian American History in Michigan: A Book Launch and Film Screening, will focus on the need for inclusive education in K-12.
Other headlines for Monday, April 28, 2025:
The city of Hamtramck will host a series of Night Bazaars on the first Saturday of each month through the summer where local entrepreneurs, artists and small businesses can feature their work and products. The first event will be held from 4-9 p.m. this Saturday, May 3, at Pope Park.
Southwest Detroit will host the 60th annual Cinco De Mayo Parade this Sunday, May 4, featuring school marching bands, dignitaries, dancers, and more. This year's theme is past, present and future. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from Shed 2 at Eastern Market.
The Dearborn Public Library and We Shall Read are hosting a series of free workshops in English and Arabic to support parents in helping their children learn how to read. The first workshop begins at 10:30 a.m. June 11 for grades 1-2, in Arabic only. Parents should bring their children with them to the workshop.
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April 25, 2025 Water affordability bills, measles misinformation + more
Tonight on the Detroit Evening Report, a water affordability bill package is making a comeback in the state legislature. Plus, updates on the Pistons and Knicks.
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