The Metro: The difference between boards and committees in local government
Many people know what the mayor or city council does, but what about the other governing bodies in city government?...
Nadia Ziyad
The Metro: AI generated music is pushing boundaries against human artists on Spotify
If you listen to music on Spotify, you’ve probably come across AI-generated tracks—like the AI band VELVET SUNDOWN. But what...
The Metro: Gabriela Santiago-Romero confronts immigration fears in District 6
Federal immigration enforcement has ramped up under the Trump administration, leaving many in Detroit’s immigrant communities feeling anxious and unsettled....
The Metro: Detroit community still seeking solutions to teen violence
The Detroit Police Department is asking city council to increase its enforcement of the city’s youth curfew. Fines for the...
The Metro: Youth-led mentorship program giving young Detroiters tools for financial wellness
New tariffs imposed earlier this year by the Trump administration are starting to raise prices on some consumer goods, and...
The Metro: Detroit’s historic ‘Chinatown’ is making a comeback
Chinatown in Detroit was the destination for many Chinese immigrants who traveled to the city. Urban renewal and the construction...
The Metro: Christian leaders take a stand against ICE in metro Detroit
In Detroit, the fallout from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's doubling down on aggressive tactics has shaken local communities....
The Metro: New book explores the true meaning of ‘Black Power’
"Black Power" is widely known as a political slogan — a rallying cry to mobilize Black Americans to attain social,...
The Metro: Mary Sheffield makes her case for Detroit mayor
Since entering the Detroit mayoral race in December, City Council President Mary Sheffield has become a frontrunner in the race....
The Metro: Detroit’s ‘bold plan to cut red tape’ for small businesses
Detroit City Council recently approved changes to city ordinances to make the licensing process easier and less cumbersome for small...
The Metro: How Detroit plans to curb youth gun violence this summer
Last week, Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison joined Mayor Mike Duggan and other officials in announcing the launch of a...
The Metro: ‘Sapphic Social’ event aims to create safe space for queer women in metro Detroit
In the 1970s and '80s, Detroit had over 50 gay bars and spaces for LGBTQ+ residents to be their authentic...