The Metro: State regulator says DTE restoration timelines ‘weren’t what they needed to be’
Many Michiganders feel powerless over their own electrical power. That’s because, despite approved rate hikes, when a storm hits the...
Israa Harb
Israa Harb is a Journalism student at Wayne State University. She is an associate producer for WDET’s The Metro. She focuses on community-centered stories, youth issues, and minority experiences. Harb is passionate about journalism that amplifies real people and real problems, and she’s working toward a career in print journalism that blends curiosity, empathy, and strong reporting.
The Metro: State regulator says DTE restoration timelines ‘weren’t what they needed to be’
Many Michiganders feel powerless over their own electrical power. That’s because, despite approved rate hikes, when a storm hits the...
The Metro: The Republican gubernatorial campaigns — and the shifts they signal about the party
After President Donald Trump took the country to war and raised costs, many Republicans are finding it difficult to campaign...
The Metro: Learning can be hard, but healthy relationships make it easier
Learning has become harder for many students as fewer people are reading due to the distractions of new technologies. While...
The Metro: How to talk across the political divide in Michigan
For years, many of us have watched political polarization deepen, pulling families, friends, and communities apart. That sense of distance...
The Metro: A Blue Cross change could put therapy out of reach for many
For years, many of us accepted the stigma and avoided therapy. But things are changing. These days, people are seeking...
The Metro: Devastation from afar feels close for many in Michigan’s Lebanese community
Many residents in metro Detroit — home to the nation’s largest Lebanese community — are mourning as the war between...
The Metro: Why homes are built more quickly in West Michigan — and what the rest of the state can learn
Michigan is facing a serious housing shortage, with experts estimating the state needs to build nearly 100,000 homes. Outdated zoning...
The Metro: How government inefficiency hampers population growth in Michigan
In Michigan, we have many needs: higher-paying jobs, better educational outcomes, and more public transit. Above all, we need more...
The Metro: A new bridge, an old connection. What the Gordie Howe Bridge means for Detroit and Windsor
Detroit and Windsor sit across a narrow river from each other, close enough to see the lights on the other...
The Metro: ‘When the economy catches a cold, Detroit gets pneumonia’
Affordability is the buzzword of the moment — you can watch it climb in how often people google the word...