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Tia Graham
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Co-host of The Metro on 101.9 WDET
Native to Detroit
MSU alum
Always eager to learn ✌🏾
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The Michigan DNR is giving money to 25 communities and organizations to help grow local urban tree canopies. Awardees include the cities of Oak Park, Ferndale, Port Huron, and St. Clair Shores, as well as nonprofit groups like Arboretum Detroit and Detroit Horsepower.
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DNR awards new community grants to grow Southeast Michigan’s urban tree canopy - WDET 101.9 FM
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is giving money to 25 communities and organizations to help grow local urban tree canopies.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Sinkhole causes Southfield Freeway ramps to eastbound I-96 to close for a week
Sinkhole causes Southfield Freeway ramps to eastbound I-96 to close for a week
A sinkhole developed as of Tuesday, Nov. 11, on the northbound and southbound ramps from the Southfield Freeway, or M-39, to eastbound Interstate 96.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Ijania Cortez is a muralist whose vibrant neon portraits can be seen across Detroit. In the latest episode of CONTAINER on The Metro, she chats with @itstiatime00.bsky.social about her journey from corporate to creative 🎨
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CONTAINER On The Metro: Ijania Cortez - WDET 101.9 FM
Detroit artist Ijania Cortez uses bold color and community storytelling to bring local icons and everyday Detroiters to life through her murals and public art.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Detroit photographer Elonte Davis has been featured in museums across the city and publications across the country. In the latest episode of CONTAINER on The Metro, he chats with @itstiatime00.bsky.social about his childhood, art accessibility and being a “memory engineer” ✨
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CONTAINER on The Metro: Elonte Davis - WDET 101.9 FM
Detroit photographer and 2025 Kresge Fellow Elonte Davis uses his art to spread love, joy, and self-acceptance.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Millions turned out at No Kings protests nationwide this weekend as a pushback against President Donald Trump’s policies on everything from tariffs to immigration raids. Over ten thousand people rallied in Detroit. WDET reports: wdet.org/2025/10/20/a...
October 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Donald Calloway is a mixed media artist who’s been working in Detroit for more than 30 years. In the latest episode of CONTAINER on The Metro, @itstiatime00.bsky.social gets to know how he’s refined his colorful perspective and finds new ways to express his creativity 🎨
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CONTAINER on The Metro: Donald Calloway - WDET 101.9 FM
Detroit artist Donald Calloway, a 2025 Kresge Artist Fellow, creates striking mixed media works from repurposed materials and has exhibited at major Detroit institutions.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Several news organizations, including The New York Times, NPR and Newsmax, are refusing to sign a new set of restrictions on news gathering inside the Pentagon. n.pr/3ILiHaj
News outlets reject Pentagon press restrictions
Several news organizations, including The New York Times, NPR and Newsmax, are refusing to sign a new set of restrictions on news gathering inside the Pentagon.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Hear the full episode wherever you find podcasts 🎧
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CONTAINER on The Metro: Bevlove - WDET 101.9 FM
Detroit R&B artist Bevlove channels her gospel roots into soulful performances, blending smooth production with heartfelt storytelling shaped by her church upbringing
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October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Bevlove is a Detroit R&B songstress who got her start in the Black church alongside some of Motown’s biggest stars. In the latest episode of CONTAINER on The Metro, @itstiatime00.bsky.social dives into her world and gets to know how the city has been a guiding force in her career ✨
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October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Nabeela Najjar is the creative force behind Seamstress Bee, and she’s worked with some of fashion’s biggest brands. In Episode 8 of CONTAINER on The Metro, @itstiatime00.bsky.social digs into Nabeela’s creative roots, etherial aesthetic and impressive career 🪡
CONTAINER on The Metro: Nabeela Najjar - WDET 101.9 FM
Detroit designer Nabeela Najjar creates ethereal, hand-dyed garments inspired by dreams and nature.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Taylor Childs has made a name for herself in art and fashion, winning the 2025 @kresge.org Gilda Award. In Episode 7 of CONTAINER on The Metro, she talks with @itstiatime00.bsky.social about how she weaves her family’s history into her work, preserving Detroit’s story along the way ✨
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CONTAINER on The Metro: Taylor Childs - WDET 101.9 FM
Emerging Detroit artist and designer Taylor Childs blends sustainable fashion with community values rooted in her family and neighborhood legacy.
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September 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Interactive sculptures, intimate concerts, fall favorites and more. Here’s what to do in metro Detroit this weekend 🍂
Things to do in Detroit this week - WDET 101.9 FM
This week, we've got tons of ways to engage with art in metro Detroit, from interactive sculptures to intimate concerts.
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September 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Ali Evans is the founder and owner of GODNII Eyewear, the only eyewear manufacturer in Detroit. In Episode 6 of CONTAINER on The Metro, he talks with @itstiatime00.bsky.social about finding inspiration, following faith and fostering community 🎧
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CONTAINER on The Metro: Ali Evans - WDET 101.9 FM
Detroit’s only eyewear maker Ali turned faith and determination into a business creating bold glasses worn locally and worldwide.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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In Episode 4 of CONTAINER on The Metro, @itstiatime00.bsky.social sits down with curators Nik Renee Cole and Chi Walker to learn about how they cultivate plates that both feel familiar and taste luxurious 🎧
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CONTAINER on The Metro: Fried Chicken and Caviar - WDET 101.9 FM
Fried Chicken and Caviar isn’t just about food — it’s about vibes. The Detroit pop-up from Chi Walker and Nik Renee Cole has built a following with adventurous recipes, from glitzy hot dog parties to…
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September 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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In Episode 3 of Container on The Metro, @itstiatime00.bsky.social sits down with Greg to learn how he elevates barbecue, from locally-sourced ingredients to practicing patience 🎧 (2/2)
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CONTAINER on The Metro: Greg Sims - WDET 101.9 FM
From the NFL Draft to Detroit’s Riverfront, Chef Greg has built Smokey G’s Smokehouse into a place where great barbecue and laughter bring people together.
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September 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Earlier this week, @detcityfc.com announced that its new stadium will be called AlumniFi Field. The project will also include 15,000 square feet of retail space around the stadium, a 420-unit parking deck, and 76 units of affordable housing. @patbatcheller.bsky.social reports ⚽️
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DCFC reveals new stadium's name, plan for community benefits - WDET 101.9 FM
Detroit City Football Club's new stadium will be called AlumniFi Field. Plans also include new shops, parking, and affordable housing.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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In Episode 2 of Container on The Metro, @itstiatime00.bsky.social sits down with Chef Booze to find out what brought him to Detroit, what keeps him here and what makes his work stand out from the rest 🎧
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Container on The Metro: Jermond Booze - WDET 101.9 FM
Born and raised in Arkansas, Jermond “Chef Booze” Booze has made Detroit home, using food to spark bigger conversations through music themed dinners, youth mentorship, and a win on “Chopped.”
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August 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Detroit's iconic Willis Show Bar says it's closing for the summer
Detroit's iconic Willis Show Bar says it's closing for the summer
According to the social media post, the cocktail bar says it hopes to "return with a sustainable future."
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July 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Caught up with Ron Holland, who feels like he “left a lot on the table” during a promising rookie season. Story on his offseason workouts and Year 2 goals.

“You know I’ve been working on that jumper, come on now.”

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Ron Holland has 'relentless' offseason for Detroit Pistons: 'I left a lot on the table'
Several months removed from the Detroit Pistons’ first-round NBA playoffs exit, Ron Holland feels as though he had more to show.
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July 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Ever wonder which Detroit mayoral candidate actually *gets* you? Wonder no longer.

Take our Meet Your Mayor quiz and find out who aligns with your vision for the city. It’s nerdy, fun — and quicker than a million debates.
Meet Your Mayor quiz: Find your best fit for Detroit mayor
Sift through Detroit mayor candidates and choose the best fit for you — take Outlier Media’s Meet Your Mayor quiz.
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June 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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The national Tiny Desk Contest may be over, but Detroit is just getting started. Our hosts have chosen their favorite local performers from this year’s competition, but the last spot is up to you! Vote for the semi-finalist you think should join the Sounds Like Detroit stage at wdet.org/tinydesk ✨
Vote For Detroit's 2025 Tiny Desk Winners - WDET 101.9 FM
Vote to decide which local artists will get to perform at the 2024 WDET Sounds Like Detroit concert on Aug. 15 at New Center Park in Detroit.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Detroiters told us they don’t have jobs, can’t find decent-paying jobs, don’t like their jobs and can’t get to their jobs. (Relatable.)

We’re expanding our coverage of workers and the economy. Hate your job? Got a story idea? Let us know in the comments.
Jobs in Detroit are hard to find for residents due to barriers
Residents can’t find decent, high-paying jobs in Detroit because of issues like transportation and education.
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June 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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People across the country participated in “No Kings” protests this weekend, including tens of thousands in metro Detroit. Attorney Sabrina Balgamwalla joined The Metro to discuss how the Trump administration is escalating tensions around immigration.
The Metro:Thousands protest to stand up for immigrant rights in Metro Detroit - WDET 101.9 FM
Thousands joined “No Kings” protests nationwide, including in Detroit, where ICE detentions are rising. Hear more on The Metro with expert Sabrina Balgamwalla.
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June 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Reporter Kevin Sack's new book is a history of Charleston's Emanuel AME Church, the oldest Black congregation in the South, where a white supremacist killed nine worshippers a decade ago.
10 years after the deadly church shooting, a new history of 'Mother Emanuel'
Reporter Kevin Sack's new book is a history of Charleston's Emanuel AME Church, the oldest Black congregation in the South, where a white supremacist killed nine worshippers a decade ago.
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June 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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I talked with Poynter about the fight to save CTV, a hyperlocal TV station in the majority-Black Prince George's County — and how the community wrapped its arms around it
Facing severe budget cuts, a local television station leaned on its community — and succeeded - Poynter
Prince George’s Community Television in Maryland saw an impending 75% budget slash. Instead of capitulating, the station made its value known.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM