The Metro: Middle Eastern, North African category added to US census and federal government surveys
For decades, Arab Americans have been advocating for a new Middle East and North African category in the U.S. Census....
Detroit Evening Report: Solar eclipse viewing, Detroit animation fest, more
On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, stories include where you can watch the upcoming solar eclipse, what to...
Created Equal: Detroit-native Tonya Mosley discusses new podcast, ‘She Has a Name’
"Unknown Woman 1987"Set against the backdrop of the drug epidemic in 1980s Detroit, She Has A Name is a story...
MichMash: Will Michigan offer free tuition to community college students?
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mentioned in her 2024 State of the State address the desire to give high schoolers in...
Pete Hoekstra: ‘There’s lots of folks investing in the MI GOP’
For the past two years, the Michigan Republican Party has been marred by complaints about leadership, disorganization and poor finances....
The Metro: Habitat for Humanity home repairs expand to Madison Heights
Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County provides a variety of housing programs, mainly focusing on Southfield and Pontiac. They’re now...
The Metro Events Guide: Opening Day, special screenings and award-winning jazz in Detroit
This week, we’ve got a star-studded lineup in Detroit, including critically-acclaimed filmmakers, comedians and musicians.Plus, where to tailgate the Tigers’...
Detroit Evening Report: DTE Energy is requesting another rate increase, this time for $456M
DTE Energy is requesting an electric rate increase from the Michigan Public Service Commission, saying it needs $456 million to...
Created Equal: Sports betting causing a public health crisis?
The sports betting business is booming, with Americans waging a record-high $119.84 billion in 2023 as more states allowed it.One...
Michigan Democrats ‘fired up’ ahead of November presidential election, party chair says
President Joe Biden was always going to be on the ballot as the presumptive Democratic nominee for this year's presidential...
Detroit rapper Big Sean makes Tiny Desk Concert debut
NPR premiered Big Sean's Tiny Desk Concert debut on Wednesday. Wearing a Detroit Tigers-J Dilla baseball cap and a Beastie...
The Metro: Tim Meadows talks ‘Mean Girls’ anniversary screening, coming back to Detroit
“Mean Girls” is celebrating its 20th anniversary in April. To commemorate the 2004 Lindsay Lohan cult classic's milestone, the Detroit...