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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RSS FeedThe 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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The Coalition for Property Tax Justice held a press conference last week to encourage Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree to place a moratorium on tax foreclosures for home valued at $50,000 or lower.
Plus, Detroit City Council has confirmed Tanya Stoudemire as the city's first female Chief Financial Officer.
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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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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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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.
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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’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.
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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.
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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 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.
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