The Metro: Windsor’s new ’40-40′ campaign to revive tourism
Tourism between the U.S. and Canada has taken a hit amid trade disputes between the two countries. U.S. travel to...
Cary Junior II
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: Windsor’s new ’40-40′ campaign to revive tourism
Tourism between the U.S. and Canada has taken a hit amid trade disputes between the two countries. U.S. travel to...
The Metro: Jewish Voice for Peace ‘solidarity fast’ aims to bring awareness to Gaza food crisis
Since Oct. 7, 2023, the world has felt different for a lot of American Jews. Much of that is related...
The Metro: The case for ranked choice voting in Michigan
Volunteers with the Michigan-based nonprofit Rank MI Vote have been working hard to get ranked choice voting on the general...
The Metro: Detroit mayoral race write-in Arnold Boyd on why he’s running
Southwest Detroit native and entrepreneur Arnold Boyd is one of two write-in candidates competing against nine others in the city's...
The Metro: How are landfill sites chosen in Michigan?
Last fiscal year, more than 24 million tons of solid waste was disposed of in Michigan's landfills — an increase...
The Metro: Historic Rouge Park celebrates 100 years
Detroit's Rouge Park is turning 100 this year. Friends of Rouge Park is hosting a free, three-day festival at the...
The Metro: What Detroit’s Latino community wants from the next mayor
As Detroit’s mayoral race begins to take shape, residents will have to decide which candidates will address the issues most...
The Metro: Detroit’s Senior Olympics wraps with awards and celebration
Throughout its parks and recreation centers, the City of Detroit puts on its annual Senior Olympics, to make sure the...
The Metro: Routine checkups boost men’s lifespan
Studies show women live longer than men. According to the CDC, women are expected to live about five years longer....
The Metro: Detroit’s composer laureate is creating music inspired by sounds of the city
The Detroit Office of Arts Culture and Entrepreneurship appointed its first Composer Laureate in December, Patrick Prouty. Embracing his role...
The Metro: Triumph Pastor Solomon Kinloch talks church legacy, Detroit mayoral race
For many faithful folks in Detroit, Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. is a familiar name and face. As the senior pastor...
The Metro at MPC: Is Michigan doing enough to prepare K-12 students for higher education?
Michigan schools have struggled since the pandemic, with students lagging behind in reading and math skills compared to other states...