The Metro: Why lawmakers are banning cell phones in Michigan schools
In the Republican-controlled House, lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a bill banning cell phones in charter and public schools with strong bipartisan...
Sam Corey
Sam Corey is a producer for 101.9 WDET, which includes finding and preparing interesting stories for the daily news, arts and culture program, The Metro. Sam joined WDET after a year and a half at The Union, a small newspaper in California, and stints at a variety of local Michigan outlets, including WUOM and the Metro Times. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago.
The Metro: Michigan city leaders say local democracy is working
At the federal level, democracy is on its heels in America. President Donald Trump has violated national and international laws...
The Metro: Detroit’s new neighborhood safety office will lead with community residents
Safety continues to improve in Detroit. Recent numbers suggest that homicides fell well below 200 last year. That was the...
The Metro: What role police should play, according to new Detroit police commissioner
When the police make a mistake, who is around to hold them accountable? Sometimes it’s courts and attorneys. But in...
The Metro: Ford pivots on EVs as China becomes the world leader of electric car sales
Ford is changing tactics again. Last month, the company decided to pivot from its electric vehicle plans, and into...
The Metro: Why Wayne State University is leaning into artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is already shaping daily life, whether we’re ready or not. That’s caused celebration and concern. It’s reducing the...
The Metro: What today’s economy means for Michigan’s small businesses
Michigan’s economy is in flux. Tariffs have pushed up the cost of some goods. Unemployment has ticked up slightly. Hiring...
The Metro: Why Oakland County punted on ethics reforms
In Oakland County, local leaders have gotten more attention in recent months. That’s because reports have shown potential conflicts of...
The Metro: Why Novi schools are keeping students off their phones
In Michigan, bills to restrict phone use and social media access for those under 18 are being considered. Social media...
The Metro: Explaining antisemitism—and why it’s rising in America
On Sunday, a father and son killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. It was one of the deadliest...
The Metro: The ruin and rebirth of Detroit’s Packard Plant
To some, the story of the Packard Plant mirrors that of Detroit. Built in the early 1900s, the building was...
The Metro: A redo on I-375 reconstruction
The project to reconstruct I-375 is meant to do two things at once: rebuild aging infrastructure and repair the harm...