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New mental health survey aims to better identify Detroiters' health care needs

Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate joined "The Metro" to share more about the survey and his motivations for creating it. ....

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The concerning rise of kids unintentionally consuming cannabis edibles

Cases of unintentional cannabis use by children ages 4 to 13 grew by 60% from 2020 to 2023, the Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center at WSU reports. ....

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City of Detroit wants $17,000 to fill FOIA request on controversial Detroit murals

Detroit City Council declined to pay a $215,000 contract for seven murals done by out-of-town artists. ....

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Report: Michigan students have lost nearly half a grade level in reading, math since pandemic

Michigan students have barely recovered from the academic catastrophe brought on by the chaos and closures of the pandemic, according to a new report. ....

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Police officer shot, suspects wounded after shooting incident inside home

Detroit police say an officer was shot and wounded late Thursday night while responding to a shooting on the city's west side. ....

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