The Metro: A visit from poet Brad Walrond and Detroit Poet Laureate jessica Care moore
What does “belonging” mean to you? Maybe it's being in spaces where you feel comfortable, or being surrounded by others...
The Metro: Ageless creativity and community building in needlework art
It’s fascinating to see that in a world where technology is king, there’s still a strong love for needlework growing...
The Metro: Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer expands recognition for regional poets
Some believe poetry is a lost art, but don’t say that to many Michiganders. That’s in part thanks to the...
The Metro: New resources aim to provide water assistance to Detroiters
The accessibility of fresh, clean water and a functioning infrastructure is something that many of us take for granted. Last...
The Metro: Previewing Sounds Like Detroit 2024 performers
Jeff Milo is WDET’s resident expert on the local music scene and host of MI Local. He will also be...
The Metro: ‘Coolin’ with Cops’ initiative aims to build bridges between Detroit youth and police
The Detroit Police Athletic League is partnering with the Detroit Police Department to start a new community initiative to help...
The Metro: Is China the future of the global automotive industry?
Detroit has been the epicenter of the global automotive industry for more than a century. Although foreign competitors from around...
The Metro: New exhibit at The Wright honors writer and activist James Baldwin
If James Baldwin were alive today, he would have been celebrating his 100th birthday. To honor his legacy, Detroit artist...
The Metro: New Oakland County program offering student debt relief for residents
On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced plans to notify 25 million student loan borrowers of new debt relief options. Closer...
The Metro: More than 20 candidates running for 3 open school board seats in Detroit
There will be 22 candidates on the ballot in November vying to fill three open seats on the Detroit Public...
The Metro: ‘Chronic absenteeism’ is hurting Michigan students. How can we solve it?
“Chronic absenteeism" is one of the biggest problems hurting students in Detroit and across the country, accounting for any students...
The Metro: New historic marker remembers the Algiers Motel, Detroit Rebellion of 1967
A new historic marker will be placed at the former location of the Algiers Motel, which was the site of...