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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Detroit relaunches city ID program

Officials in Detroit are again offering a photo identification card that allows residents access to various businesses and city services. Plus, Detroit officials celebrated the opening of 14 new affordable housing units designed for people living with disabilities this week. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Union workers strike at Detroit Marathon refinery

Nearly 300 Teamsters Union workers at Marathon Petroleum’s Detroit refinery went on strike Wednesday, following months of negotiations over worker pay and safety. Plus, a recent poll from The Detroit News and WDIV-TV (Channel 4) of 600 likely voters shows an extremely tight presidential race in Michigan. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

MDOT to ease transport restrictions for flammable materials on Ambassador Bridge

The Michigan Department of Transportation is lifting some restrictions for transporting certain hazardous substances across the Ambassador Bridge this fall. Plus, the city of Detroit is holding informational sessions this month to teach local nonprofits how to apply for grants to expand or improve their programs. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Kresge puts $1.3M towards community projects in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park

Nine nonprofits in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park are receiving $1.3 million through the Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus (KIP:D) grant program. Plus, a retired Detroit fire chief plans to convert a former fire station in Hope Village into a community event space with short-term rentals. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Trump visits Detroit, cinnamon safety risk and more

This episode of the "Detroit Evening Report" includes Donald Trump's most recent campaign visit in metro Detroit, a health safety alert on cinnamon and more stories you should know.

New early childhood center opens on Detroit's east side

Community stakeholders, dignitaries and residents held a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the opening of the new McClellan Early Childhood Center on Detroit's east side. Plus, the Detroit Bourbon & Blues festival is taking place from 12 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday at Eastern Market. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Family sues Detroit judge for putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes on field trip

A family is suing a Wayne County judge after he ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip at the courthouse. Plus, Michigan State Police is reminding parents to check on the safety history of local school buses as the school year begins. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.