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Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has been lavishing his campaign funds on pretty much everything — except actually campaigning

Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has been lavishing his campaign funds on pretty much everything — except actually campaigning

Sheriff spending spree

By Steve Neavling

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There's a new trippy illuminated forest in Michigan and we want to go to there

There's a new trippy illuminated forest in Michigan and we want to go to there

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FDA denied Henry Ford's request to continue using hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients after hospital released controversial study

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FDA denied Henry Ford's request to continue using hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients after hospital released controversial study

By Lee DeVito

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Newly opened Cajun Boiling Crab brings spice and seafood to Detroit's Rosedale Park

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Newly opened Cajun Boiling Crab brings spice and seafood to Detroit's Rosedale Park

By Jerilyn Jordan

12:57 PM, Thu., August 13

As few as a quarter of Detroit public school students may show up for face-to-face instruction next month amid coronavirus pandemic

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As few as a quarter of Detroit public school students may show up for face-to-face instruction next month amid coronavirus pandemic

By Steve Neavling

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A guy from Ferndale's Church Militant ordered a cake with homophobic message from lesbian Detroit baker and never picked it up

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A guy from Ferndale's Church Militant ordered a cake with homophobic message from lesbian Detroit baker and never picked it up

By Lee DeVito

12:28 PM, Thu., August 13

Lawsuit seeks to abolish 'tampon tax' in Michigan, argues it's discriminatory

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Lawsuit seeks to abolish 'tampon tax' in Michigan, argues it's discriminatory

By Steve Neavling

9:42 AM, Thu., August 13

Sports! Detroit indie-rock duo JR JR to release basketball-themed EP and merch

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Sports! Detroit indie-rock duo JR JR to release basketball-themed EP and merch

By Jerilyn Jordan

4:51 PM, Wed., August 12

Michigan agency agrees to investigate environmental racism claims over hazardous waste plant in Detroit

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Michigan agency agrees to investigate environmental racism claims over hazardous waste plant in Detroit

By Steve Neavling

4:28 PM, Wed., August 12

Detroit's N'Namdi Center gallery reopens Friday with Mel Rosas exhibition

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Detroit's N'Namdi Center gallery reopens Friday with Mel Rosas exhibition

By Lee DeVito

3:32 PM, Wed., August 12

Little Miss Flint featured in new GapKids campaign

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Little Miss Flint featured in new GapKids campaign

By Lee DeVito

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Thanks, but no thanks, Gov. Whitmer initially told Biden during the VP vetting process

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Thanks, but no thanks, Gov. Whitmer initially told Biden during the VP vetting process

By Steve Neavling

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Rashida Tlaib’s primary victory was a win not just for the ‘Squad’ but for progressives everywhere

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Rashida Tlaib’s primary victory was a win not just for the ‘Squad’ but for progressives everywhere

By Lee DeVito

Wed., August 12

The last throes of the Trump regime: expect the worst, and a lot of it

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The last throes of the Trump regime: expect the worst, and a lot of it

By Jeffrey C. Billman

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Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has been lavishing his campaign funds on pretty much everything — except actually campaigning

Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has been lavishing his campaign funds on pretty much everything — except actually campaigning

Sheriff spending spree

Steve Neavling

Rashida Tlaib’s primary victory was a win not just for the ‘Squad’ but for progressives everywhere

Rashida Tlaib’s primary victory was a win not just for the ‘Squad’ but for progressives everywhere

Lee DeVito

The last throes of the Trump regime: expect the worst, and a lot of it

The last throes of the Trump regime: expect the worst, and a lot of it

Jeffrey C. Billman

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