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This Day in Sports History: August 19
August is a time for baseball, the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, the start of the English Premier League, WWE events, NASCAR races, track and field events, and the first week... The post This Day in…
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The Metro: Jewish Democrats are divided on El-Sayed’s victory. Andy Levin says they shouldn’t be
Andy Levin explained why he's supporting El-Sayed, and why many Jewish Metro Detroiters are struggling in this political moment. The post The Metro: Jewish Democrats are divided on El-Sayed’s victory.…
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Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS stands by childhood vaccination recommendations
Chief Medical Executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian says that Michigan will not follow a recent executive order. Plus, Source Booksellers heads to Alabama, local events and more. The post Detroit Evening…
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Lawrence Technological University Students Win National Airport Design Competition
Three Lawrence Technological University Master of Architecture (M.Arch) students won first place in Passenger Experience and Innovations in Airport Terminal Design as part of the Airport Cooperative R…
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In The Groove: Erykah Badu’s new single ‘Witch Doctor’ with The Alchemist
Listen to “In the Groove” with Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET. The post In The Groove: Erykah Badu’s new single ‘Witch Doctor’ with The Alchemist appeared first on WDET…
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The Metro: How does a new, gigantic bridge affect people living nearby?
The residents of Delray didn't want the Gordie Howe Bridge to be built there. Now that its built, will the bridge benefit them? The post The Metro: How does a new, gigantic bridge affect people living…
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Lawrence Tech Names Brad Hillard Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Lawrence Technological University Athletics has announced the hiring of Brad Hillard as the new head coach of the Lawrence Tech women's lacrosse program, bringing more than a decad…
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In The Groove Song of the Week: Death Cab for Cutie’s ‘Riptides’
With this song, Death Cab for Cutie looks back with moving honestly. The post In The Groove Song of the Week: Death Cab for Cutie’s ‘Riptides’ appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.
LTU News
LTU Welcomes Inaugural I-CAAN Scholarship Group
Lawrence Technological University has announced the first group of recipients for its new I-CAAN scholarship program: Kate Beda, Aly Cherian, Kayla Coleman, Alissa Elias, Kelvin Lenox-Hickerson, Micha…
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The Shake Out: The Supremes, rock’n’roll from around the world + more
Listen to “The Shake Out” with Dave Lawson Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET. The post The Shake Out: The Supremes, rock’n’roll from around the world + more appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.
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Fontaines D.C. announce new album ‘Dopamine Chamber,’ share ‘Marianne,’ sang with Kurt Vile
Fontaines D.C. brought Kurt Vile at a recent show where they also played new songs that are now officially announced.
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University of Michigan names C. Cybele Raver as school's next president
C. Cybele Raver will be the school's 17th president and its second woman to lead the university.
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Visions: Geri Allen, Luis Gasca, Chick Corea and more
Tonight on Visions, I play classics from Sam Rivers, Grant Green, Duke Pearson, Mal Waldron, Shirley The post Visions: Geri Allen, Luis Gasca, Chick Corea and more appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.
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The Metro: He came to WDET as an intern. He leaves as its news director
The longtime news director and Michigan Journalism Hall of Famer talks with The Metro about the stories that shaped him — and the newsroom he built. The post The Metro: He came to WDET as an intern. H…
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In The Groove: Jerome Vaughn joins the show to say goodbye with favorite Beatles songs
Listen to “In the Groove” with Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET. The post In The Groove: Jerome Vaughn joins the show to say goodbye with favorite Beatles songs appeared…
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The Detroit Evening Report: ACCESS hosts back-to-school health fair
ACCESS is helping area families prepare for the new school year with free screenings, hygiene products, haircuts and other community resources. The post The Detroit Evening Report: ACCESS hosts back-t…
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The Still Out reissue coming; song w/ Adam Franklin of Swervedriver (who they reformed to open for) out now
Crystallized has been off streaming services for a while, but returns on Friday, August 21 with the release of a deluxe, remastered edition.
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CONTAINER on The Metro: Chef Godwin’s Yum Village
Chef Godwin Ihentuge shares how Yum Village is using food to bring people together and build community in Detroit. The post CONTAINER on The Metro: Chef Godwin’s Yum Village appeared first on WDET 101…