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Hernz Laguerre

Detroit

Multimedia Journalist at WDET-FM (Detroit MI)

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  • 6 days ago | wdet.org | Hernz Laguerre

    Community members gathered with local leaders this week to celebrate the grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments, a new $18 million affordable housing development in Southwest Detroit’s East Chadsey-Condon neighborhood. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The apartment complex is providing 40 units of affordable housing in its first phase of construction, with an additional 32 units planned in an adjacent complex.

  • 6 days ago | wdet.org | Hernz Laguerre

    Michigan’s waste stream shows the state annually sends to landfills at least $130 million in cans and bottles with a 10-cent returnable deposit, according to the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum. Smith says this is one of the reasons why an expansion of Michigan’s bottle bill is needed. The expansion would allow for easier ways for people to return and deposit bottles instead of just recycling them in their bins.

  • 1 week ago | wdet.org | Hernz Laguerre

    Faith leaders, community organizers and civil rights advocates will rally outside of Southfield’s Target store tomorrow April 12, according to nonprofit organization Michigan United Action. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The rally is in response to the Target Corporation reversing its commitment to diversity equity and inclusion measures.

  • 1 week ago | wdet.org | Hernz Laguerre

    President Trump’s tariffs have affected many industries all over the country and around the world, including in Michigan. Stevens said that Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs are good for the economy, but the 25% tariffs on the auto industry that remain have caused a lot of uncertainty. “The tariffs that are in place of imported vehicles, — imported components, the steel and aluminum tariffs —  those are still in place,” he said.

  • 2 weeks ago | wdet.org | Hernz Laguerre

    Wayne State University announced Friday that a WSU alumnus has made a historic $50 million donation to its College of Engineering — the largest single gift made to the university in its 157-year history. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Hernz Laguerre, Jr.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr. @HernzJr
24 Jul 23

RT @wdet: Looking for a new brunch spot? Consider Waffle Café in Livernois, whose menu includes loaded baked potato waffles, waffle pizzas,…

Hernz Laguerre, Jr.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr. @HernzJr
3 May 23

RT @wdet: “Paper Valley: The Fight For the Fox River Cleanup” from @WSUPress documents the fight against paper mill companies leaking toxic…

Hernz Laguerre, Jr.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr. @HernzJr
1 Mar 23

Such a talent!!

Spencer Hayes
Spencer Hayes @spencedetroit

Apropos (@aproposmusic) absolutely melted the @wdet studios during @detcultureshift yesterday. Thanks @itstiatime00 @HernzJr ❤️ Next stop: Tiny Desk @nprmusic https://t.co/AjO2kCZ5hh