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Detroiters call for approvals of neighborhood led solar initiative

Residents from 3 Detroit neighborhoods have come together and asking that blighted vacant lots be replaced by solar panels that will generate clean energy. The initiative was presented to the City Council last Friday and has been under review for the past two weeks, facing from some opposition from council members, including Angela Calloway, who

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Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health After a Mass Shooting

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) As parents and guardians, guiding our children through the aftermath of traumatic events like the recent mass shooting in Detroit, where 21 people were shot, is incredibly challenging. Here are some compassionate tips from Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach Cathy Mott for talking to

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Michigan researchers using AI to interpret what your dog is trying to tell you

Ever wondered what your dog is trying to say? Researchers at the University of #Michigan are using artificial intelligence (AI) to understand the meaning behind dog barks, distinguishing between playful and aggressive tones. “By using speech processing models trained on human speech, our research opens a new window into understanding dog barks,” said Rada Mihalcea,

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DPD to create 80-unit response team to stop block parties, prosecute host & homeowners

In response to recent block-party-shooting incidents that left 2 people dead and 19 injured, the #Detroit Police Department will be implementing a new strategy to address this public safety concern. Neighborhood parties are legal and do not need a permit if they are confined to the house and the backyard, and the music and noise

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3 injured after driver crashes into Farmington TJ Maxx

A car drove into a Farmington TJ Maxx on Sunday evening. The crash happened at their location on Grand River near Farmington. At this time, it’s unknown what caused the driver to hit the building. Three people suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash.

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Waka Flocka, Josiah Gillie & more to perform at Detroit’s Backwoods and Bonfires Music Festival on July 13th

The BackwoodsAndBonfires Music Festival returns July 13th. It will be happening in Detroit at the Eastern Market! Food Trucks, 4 stages, and an amazing festival experience. Check out @WakaFlocka, @Josiahgillie, @Snapdogg_27, @2DownMusic95, @MauriCoreyOfficial and more LIVE! You can find tickets at BnBFestival .com Presented by: @crowdfreak @50barz @weareculturecreators @curtislamar.crowdfreak

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20 shot during block party in Detroit

20 people were shot during a block party in Detroit. The shooting occurred Sunday morning around 3:00 a.m. in the block of Rossini near Gratiot and E. 7 Mile on the city’s east side. A 20-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man were killed, according to sources. One suspect, a 22-year-old man, was also shot and

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Royal Oak Taco fest returns this weekend

🌮The Royal Oak Taco Fest returns today and Sunday with over 50 of Michigan’s top taco trucks. “This year’s Royal Oak Taco Fest is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet, with an incomparable array of taco trucks, cerveza, and drinks, all in a vibrant atmosphere and fantastic music to go with it,”

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21-year-old man charged after sexually assaulting woman on flight heading to Detroit

A man was arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on a United Airlines flight from Virginia to Detroit, Michigan. On July 1, 2024, the victim and 21-year-old suspect Randal Wetzel were seated next to each other on a United Airlines flight traveling from Virginia to Detroit. At one point during the flight, the

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