The Metro: Detroit’s Sidewalk Festival is inspiring environmental change
Local nonprofit Sidewalk Detroit has been supporting the community through artistic initiatives for more than a decade. The organization's 10th...
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The Metro: Detroit’s Sidewalk Festival is inspiring environmental change
Local nonprofit Sidewalk Detroit has been supporting the community through artistic initiatives for more than a decade. The organization's 10th...
The Metro: The beloved coach behind Detroit’s biggest track stars
D.L. Holmes was the athletic director, track and cross-country coach at Wayne State University from 1917 to 1958. In a...
The Metro: Ferndale library shares tips for fostering a love of reading this summer
For many people — especially younger generations — recreational reading has become less common in recent years. According to data...
The Metro: Pawchella wants more for our pets
Pawchella is an upcoming festival back for its second year on June 7 and 8. The festival helps MaryAnn Wright...
The Metro: DIA to add Tiff Massey’s work to permanent collection
The Detroit Institute of Arts is a world-renowned museum. But, but how many pieces in its collection are made by...
The Metro: The story behind Detroit’s population growth
New data shows the city of Detroit gained more than 6,800 residents in 2024. The city’s population now tops 645,000,...
The Metro: Ypsilanti nonprofit empowering local youth through poetry
Literacy rates in Michigan lag behind the national average, with the pandemic making things even more difficult for students —...
The Metro: MOCAD to host Party Safe Resource Fair this weekend
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit has made it a mission to be more visible to the community it serves,...
The Metro: New ‘micro-forest’ takes root in Rochester
In Rochester, a dense grove of 300 native trees and shrubs is taking root behind City Hall planted by volunteers, city...
The Metro: Michigan’s Teacher of the Year shares his approach to student engagement
For over 70 years, the Michigan Department of Education has annually selected a teacher of the year. The winner then...
The Metro: Former state lawmaker Adam Hollier on his third bid for Congress
Former state Sen. Adam Hollier announced last month that he is again running for Congress to unseat U.S. Rep. Shri...
The Metro: More than 700 Detroit students ready to showcase artistry on Fox Theatre stage
Detroit Public School Community District is hosting its 56th annual "Evening of Fine Arts" at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday,...