The Metro: Good reads from the Wayne State University Press
Since 1941 the Wayne State University Press has published over two-thousand titles that explore a number of topics from literature,...
Cary Junior II is an audio journalist and producer for The Metro on 101.9 WDET. Cary has worked as a producer or host on a number of projects. His work includes short and longform audio, documentary series and daily radio. In his five year career in journalism he has worked for Crooked Media, the Detroit Free Press, and now WDET - Detroit's NPR station.
The Metro: Good reads from the Wayne State University Press
Since 1941 the Wayne State University Press has published over two-thousand titles that explore a number of topics from literature,...
The Metro: Detroit is an art city, but can artists really make it here?
Detroit and art go hand-in-hand. The arts are held in the same regard as the automotive industry as one of...
The Metro: Coming of age in a changing Detroit: Inside ‘The Patron Saint of Lost Girls’
The stories of Detroit in the 70’s and 80’s are ubiquitous. Residents went through tough times, economic downturn, violence and...
The Metro: Detroit Repertory Theatre explores family, legacy, and conflict in August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’
Playwright August Wilson is often referred to as “theatre’s poet of Black America.” He’s known for his series of ten...
The Metro: Defense and depth drive the Pistons’ hot start to the 2025–26 season
Halfway through the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Pistons look like a strong contender in the Eastern Conference. The team has...
The Metro: Andre Barker paints Black life as resistance in ‘Rest Is’ exhibit
Artist Andre Barker is a Detroit born and bred painter. Since graduating from Wayne State University and Columbia College Chicago,...
The Metro: New book chronicles Martin Luther King Jr.’s work outside of the South
The Civil Rights Movement is largely remembered for its actions in the South, but segregation was a nationwide issue. Dr....
The Metro: Detroit residents honor detained loved ones
Immigration enforcement over the last year has become a lot more visible. Late last year, four Detroit students and their...
The Metro: How the Lions fell short of their Superbowl expectations
The Lions entered the 2025 NFL season with the highest expectations possible: win the Superbowl. They unfortunately fell short of...
The Metro: ‘Default Day’ could save you money in the new year
In January, it's customary to establish resolutions or set goals for the year. But behavioral economists believe we could do...
The Metro: How movies set in metro Detroit depict it
Michigan has been the setting for thousands of films. At one point, the state encouraged movie makers through incentives to...
The Metro: The life and legacy of the Packard Plant
After decades of decay, Detroit’s historic Packard Plant could be on the road to redevelopment. The city announced a letter...