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Detroit Evening Report

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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. Hosted by: Sascha Raiyn, Jerome Vaughn, Tia Graham, Nargis Rahman, and Hernz Laguerre Jr.

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MDOT announces plans for I-94 overhaul

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is preparing
metro Detroiters for the upcoming reconstruction of I-94. The "Restore 94" project, which will begin early next year, is a $353 million overhaul of 12.7 miles on freeway in the communities of Allen Park, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Romulus and Taylor and Melvindale — from east of I-275 to west of Michigan Avenue. Plus, the nonprofit Focus: HOPE is partnering with Skilltrade and Detroit at Work to offer a medical assistant training program beginning Saturday, March 29. Eligible candidates must
 have a high school diploma/GED, be 18 years old or older, and
have reliable transportation. Space is limited. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Southwest Detroit flood repair efforts to end soon

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Thursday that over 90 percent of the families displaced by the water main break and subsequent flooding in Southwest Detroit have returned to their homes. Plus, new tariffs for the auto industry and upcoming community events. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Duggan's final State of the City address highlights city's successes, road ahead

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his final State of the City address Tuesday night, speaking to an invitation-only crowd at the new Hudson's development in downtown Detroit. Duggan spent much of the speech reviewing the city's successes over the past decade, and focused on some highlights of the past year. Also, Detroit attorney Todd Perkins has sent out information saying he'll formally announce the beginning of his campaign for mayor next week. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Duggan's final State of the City address highlights city's successes, road ahead

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Final hearing pushed in pandemic-era class action against UIA

A judge has delayed for a month the approval of a $55 million settlement in a Michigan class action lawsuit involving unemployment payments. Plus, The Detroit News reports the old Uniroyal tire production site on the Detroit riverfront has been named as a possible site for a WNBA practice facility. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Duggan to deliver final State of the City address this week

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is set to give his final State of the City address on Tuesday. Plus, Michigan libraries are preparing for cuts as the Trump Administration slashes federal funding for agencies. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Trump order aims to dismantle US Department of Education; March Madness + more

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday calling for the dismantling of the Department of Education. We reported on Feb. 21's Detroit Evening Report that Michigan could face major challenges if the federal department is cut. Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said during a virtual budget meeting with more than 1,000 attendees that the elimination of the department could lead to many things, such as less monitoring around discrimination claims. Also, March Madness is upon us. Hear how No. 2 seed MSU and No. 5-seeded U-M fared, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Trump order aims to dismantle US Department of Education; March Madness + more

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Troy hospital shooting; rally against Medicaid cuts + more

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we share the latest on the shooting at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital; a rally against cuts to Medicaid outside Michigan Congressmen John James' office and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Metro Detroit gas prices rise ahead of spring break, AAA Michigan reports

Metro Detroit gas prices have jumped seven cents per gallon since Tuesday. The average price of a gallon of self-serve unleaded is now $3.10. That's up from $3.03 on Tuesday. AAA Michigan's Howard Hughey says consumer demand is to blame. Plus, the historic Dearborn Inn is reopening after a two-year long restoration project. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Metro Detroit gas prices rise ahead of spring break, AAA Michigan reports

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City expanding sewer repair program; Detroit's new area code + more

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we share news about the city of Detroit's expansion to its private sewer repair program; a new area code for some Detroiters and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Michigan's new public health dashboard; DDOT seeks feedback on service changes + more

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Michigan's new interactive Public Health Data Dashboard; the Detroit Department of Transportation's upcoming public hearing on future service changes and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Michigan's new public health dashboard; DDOT seeks feedback on service changes + more

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