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The Metro: How capping I-75 could reconnect communities
A new project would cap I-75 to connect downtown to midtown Detroit. Two of the project’s leaders join the show to discuss.
The Metro: New Filipino coffee shop opens in New Center
Sam Corey, producer of “The Metro,” sat down with Peregrino in his shop along Woodward Avenue to talk about his inspiration behind JP Makes and Bakes.
The Metro: Detroit Horse Power breaks ground on new facility, galloping to 2026 opening
Detroit Horse Power’s David Silver and Jeff Jones joined the show to discuss the new 14-acre site.
The Metro: Patchwork Culinary Project helping to create opportunities for immigrants
Nick Sanchez, founder and lead chef at Patchwork, joined The Metro on Tuesday to share more about the project.
Award-winning journalist Robyn Vincent joins ‘The Metro’ as co-host alongside Tia Graham
Tia Graham sits down with Robyn Vincent to discuss how she got her start in public radio and her journey back to Detroit.
The Metro: Nonprofit reclaiming nature in Poletown with ‘Circle Forest’ restoration project
Birch Kemp and Robyn Redding of Arboretum Detroit joined the show to talk about the years-long project creating more access to nature on Detroit’s east side.
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