The Metro: Detroit pays private ambulances. Patients pay, too
When you call 911 in Detroit, who’s paying for the ambulance? It’s a question that’s tripped up the Detroit City...
The Metro: Detroit pays private ambulances. Patients pay, too
When you call 911 in Detroit, who’s paying for the ambulance? It’s a question that’s tripped up the Detroit City...
The Metro: Detroit’s Alternative Press gave a voice to a generation of artists. A new book tells its story
When political tensions are high, artists and creatives use their work to weigh in. In 1960’s Detroit, a poet and...
Crossing the Lines: Highland Park resident wants to see more schools open in the city
As part of Crossing the Lines WDET is speaking to Highland Park residents about the city and upcoming state elections.Highland...
Crossing the Lines: Highland Park resident says smart planning can reduce poverty
Highland Park is a small city that once had a relatively large population for its size. At the height of...
The Metro: How to lead a classroom according to a teacher on the cusp of retirement
Shirley Brezzell didn’t plan to become a teacher. But after a stint as a banker and home-schooling her children, she...
The Metro: How Islamophobia shaped American policy — from 9/11 to now
A few years ago, Hamas attacked Israeli civilians, and Israel responded against Palestinians with what many experts call genocide. Although...
Big Sonic Heaven: Diving deeper into the latest new music!
It's been a great couple of months for new music in Big Sonic Heaven and tonight we dove into those...
Detroit Evening Report: District 6 holds public meeting on plans to improve neighborhood lighting
The City of Detroit’s District 6 is hosting a meeting Wednesday about its lighting expansion program. This comes after Mayor Mary Sheffield...
In The Groove: New music from John Beltran, My New Band Believe, Hollie Cook
Back into the week gently with new music from My New Band Believe, who will be playing at the Lager...
The Metro: Poetry’s impact across cultures, explained by an Iraqi American poet
Moments like right now in our world is when art becomes more than expression. It acts as a witness to...
The Metro: The next generation of poets connect and compete at Detroit Youth Poetry Slam
We talk a lot about youth voices on The Metro. And we consistently ask the question, are we actually listening...
Crossing the Lines: Highland Park Resident wants to save the Highland Appliance sign
Drivers traveling along Woodward Avenue in Highland Park may be familiar with the abandoned Highland Appliance store just north of...
