The Detroit Evening Report
The Detroit Evening Report

The Detroit Evening Report

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 residents of color. On the weekends, we take a break from the news and spend some time with community members. Hosted by Sascha Raiyn, Jerome Vaughn, Tia Graham, Nargis Rahman, and Hernz Laguerre, Jr. Detroit Evening Report is a production of WDET, Detroit's NPR Station.

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EPA lifts emergency order on Flint drinking water

EPA lifts emergency order on Flint drinking water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has lifted the emergency order on the city of Flint's drinking water. The EPA announced Monday that Flint's water system is now in compliance with lead standards and has replaced over 97% of lead pipes carrying water to homes.

Also, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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Detroit coalition says city misinterpreted recent study on overassessed homesDER Weekends: 'Shustho' series explores how health insurance access, community care impacts Bangladeshi women

DER Weekends: 'Shustho' series explores how health insurance access, community care impacts Bangladeshi women

On this episode of Detroit Evening Report Weekends, we listen to the third 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.

In this story, we visit the Health Unit on Davison Avenue (HUDA) — the largest free health clinic in Wayne County — to learn about the services it provides to members of the community without health insurance. 

Stay tuned to DER Weekends throughout the month of May to hear the entire four-part series.

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Scattered storms expected to linger through the weekend in southeast Michigan

Scattered storms expected to linger through the weekend in southeast Michigan

Tornadoes may be possible for a second consecutive night across much of lower Michigan on Friday, with parts of metro Detroit likely to experience thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

Plus, the Detroit Fire Department is continuing its Summer Safety Series every second Wednesday of the month through August, covering seasonal fire safety tips, prevention strategies and more.

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Michigan man arrested for alleged plot to attack US army base in Warren

Michigan man arrested for alleged plot to attack US army base in Warren

A former Michigan National Guardsman was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday for his role in an alleged plot to attack a U.S. Army Base in Warren.

Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, is accused of planning a mass shooting at Detroit Arsenal and the United States Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) headquarters, on behalf of the terrorist organization ISIS.

Other headlines for Thursday, May 15, 2025:

  • Two Hamtramck City Council members have been accused of fraud and perjury, after an internal investigation found that they do not live in Hamtramck. 
  • Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says the city has gained almost 7,000 new residents since last year, citing the Census Bureau's latest population estimate.
  • Inflation rose in metro Detroit, but not by much. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says consumer prices in March and April were up 1.4% from the same period last year, and .8% higher than the previous two months. The index covers the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area.  
  • Detroit Disability Power is inviting voters throughout metro Detroit to join the National Polling Access Audit Coalition for its Voting Access Summit. The virtual event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday next week.

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Detroit casinos report revenue uptick; restoration begins on Lee Plaza Hotel and more

Detroit casinos report revenue uptick; restoration begins on Lee Plaza Hotel and more

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, Detroit's casinos have reported a slight uptick in revenue last month. Plus, restoration has begun on the city's historic Lee Plaza Hotel, and more.

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Belle Isle fountain closing for $6M in renovations

Belle Isle fountain closing for $6M in renovations

Belle Isle’s James Scott Memorial Fountain will undergo an 18-month, $6 million renovation beginning this weekend. 

The DNR is replacing the bowl and foundation beams of the fountain. The department expects the renovations to be completed by the end of next year, with plans to restart the fountain in 2027. 

Other headlines for Tuesday, May 13, 2025: 

  • Free enrollment for Pre-K is now open for all families across Michigan, regardless of income for the 2025-26 school year.
  • Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit) launched his campaign for U.S. Senate on Sunday. 
  • The Detroit Public Library is hosting free estate planning workshops through the spring and summer seasons, with the first one taking place on May 17. The workshop will cover planning tools such as wills, deeds, and trust agreements.
  • The Coleman A. Young Recreation Center reopened over the weekend after an $11 million renovation and a five-year closure. Improvements include parking lot repairs, EV charging stations, new exterior windows, gym floor refinishing, pool system enhancements and updated HVAC and electrical systems. 

Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Embassy of Bangladesh brings pop-up to Warren

Embassy of Bangladesh brings pop-up to Warren

The Embassy of Bangladesh returns to Michigan for another mobile consular services pop-up from May 31 through June 1, 2025. Plus, the City of Detroit is hosting the Senior Olympics next month. These stories and more in today’s episode.

Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

DER Weekends: 'Shustho' series explores how cultural awareness among health care professionals impacts Bangladeshi women

DER Weekends: 'Shustho' series explores how cultural awareness among health care professionals impacts Bangladeshi women

On this episode of Detroit Evening Report Weekends, we listen to the second 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.

In the second story, we meet several Bangladeshi American healthcare professionals working to provide culturally competent care to women in their community.   Rahman explores how culture, relationships and education affect how Bangladeshi women experience treatment.

Stay tuned to DER Weekends throughout the month of May to hear the entire four-part series.

Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

City celebrates new affordable housing complex at St. Matthew School

City celebrates new affordable housing complex at St. Matthew School

City leaders joined with community members and stakeholders on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of a new affordable housing complex at the historic St. Matthew School on Detroit’s east side.

Other headlines for Friday, May 9, 2025:

  • The My Mental Wellness clinic inside the Islamic Center of Detroit will host a mental health first aid training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.
  • Southwest Detroit music venue El Club closed down Saturday due to what the general manager described as "police intimidation," Detroit Metro Times reports.
  • The late Detroit funk and soul ‘ambassador’ Amp Fiddler is being honored on May 16 with his own street — Amp Fiddler Ave. The city of Detroit, in collaboration with the Amp Fiddler Estate, will reveal the street sign on the corner of 7 mile Rd and Revere St.
    All are welcomed to attend.

Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

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