The Metro: Detroit collective offers microgrants to 10 community groups for Black Philanthropy Month
Black Philanthropy Month is an annual, global campaign to get people to donate to a variety of organizations run by...
Jack Filbrandt is an assistant producer on WDET's daily news, arts and culture program, The Metro. He grew up on Lake Michigan and has called Detroit home for seven years. He's also a Detroit Documenter, covering local government meetings in the city. He previously worked for Wayne State's student newspaper, The South End, and The Battering Ram.
The Metro: New ESPN documentary revisits former Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga’s near-perfect game
A new documentary from the ESPN series E:60 called “28 Outs: An Imperfect Story” is revisiting Detroit Tigers Pitcher Armando...
The Metro: Design Core’s Detroit Month of Design to kick off in September
Detroit Month of Design is celebrating its 14th annual showcase of immersive design. In this case, the word “design” is...
The Metro: Detroit students immerse themselves in African culture during trip to Ghana
There is a new cohort of Detroit students who can now say that they’ve not only gone out of the...
The Metro: Grammy-nominated Mumu Fresh makes Detroit stop on The Healing Tour
We talk politics on the show; we talk music on the show; and Baltimore native Maimouna Yousef — also known...
The Metro: Detroit nonprofit helping to break higher ed barriers
It’s that time of year again — back to school. Teachers are getting their classrooms ready and kids are soaking...
The Metro: Hazel Park Art Fair returns this weekend
Communities across metro Detroit host a variety of events to engage residents throughout the year. Another one of those celebrations...
The Metro: Belle Isle Aquarium celebrating 120th anniversary
The Belle Isle Aquarium has a lot to celebrate. America’s oldest aquarium has reached a major milestone and is turning...
The Metro: Michigan Republicans work to gain support in metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan’s politics have changed a lot in recent decades. Oakland County has turned more Democrat, while Macomb has become...
The Metro: Detroit saxophonist composing songs inspired by city parks
A new project is combining sounds and storytelling – rooted in Detroit’s parks and neighborhoods. The Joyce Foundation, in collaboration...
The Metro: State allocates $1M in funding to help revitalize Detroit’s Chinatown
The rich history of Chinatown in Detroit is often lost on those who aren’t old enough to remember.The first Chinese...
The Metro: Detroit Documenters talk public meetings, civic engagement every Friday
Detroit City Council is going on recess from July 31 to September, but that doesn’t mean all local government meetings...