Where in Detroit is the community known as Dogleg?

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Where in Detroit is the community known as Dogleg?

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Published on Jul 17, 2025, 5:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:06:31

Episode Description

In the latest episode of CuriosiD, we discover the roots of the name Dogleg for the southernmost part of Southwest Detroit, and explore its other name: the most polluted zip code in Michigan. 

This month's question came from Detroiter and WDET DRIS volunteer Keith Mason.

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You've got Detroit questions, we've got answers. CuriosiD is a podcast from WDET, Detroit's NPR Station. Our reporters answer your questions about the region, like "Who invented the Boston Cooler?" or "Are there really salt mines underneath Detroit?" Something puzzling you about Detroit? Ask about it at http://wdet.org/curious and we might answer your question in a future episode!