The Metro: Abbas Alawieh on Lebanon, loss and speaking up
There’s a phone call that some people in metro Detroit are dreading right now, one where you find out the...
The Metro
The Metro: Abbas Alawieh on Lebanon, loss and speaking up
There’s a phone call that some people in metro Detroit are dreading right now, one where you find out the...
The Metro: Men are getting vasectomies at record rates, but do they really understand reproductive health?
In 2022, the Supreme court overturned Roe v. Wade which eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion for pregnant people....
The Metro: Why several liberal initiatives failed to reach the 2026 ballot
Michigan, like the rest of the country, has faced polarizing political winds. Because of all the disagreement, fewer policies are...
The Metro: Every department, every dollar — what Documenters are finding in Detroit’s budget hearings
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield is prioritizing anti-poverty measures in her 814-page proposed budget. The budget comes as more than a...
The Metro: Roundup’s safety science is falling apart. The government is protecting it anyway
What happens when the regulatory systems we depend on to protect us break down? In February, President Trump signed an...
The Metro: More young people have cancer. A Detroit doctor weighs in
It’s a medical mystery with destructive elements. Our cells divide and grow with unstoppable force. They seize surrounding tissue. They...
The Metro: This local representative is regulating AI. She’s less concerned about data centers
Artificial intelligence is all around us. AI can now create videos and provide analysis — it's even able to code....
The Metro: Southfield neighbors confront the moral weight of silence
It began in a living room in Southfield. Six people around a table in February, trying to figure out what...
The Metro: Michigan’s Senate primary has become a proxy war for the Democratic Party’s soul
The Metro is closely watching the race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat. The Republican side is settled. Former Congressman...
The Metro: Detroit’s Senate Theater revives the lost art of silent film with live organ performance
For over 30 years, silent films were a major attraction at theaters. The movies relied on visual storytelling techniques and...
The Metro: Women’s baseball has a long history. Can a new league cement its future?
For over a century, women have been playing baseball. Some of the earliest teams can be traced back to the...
The Metro: Detroit’s newest department aims to prevent violence by building peace
One of the most popular programs in the City of Detroit is community violence intervention. It’s a policy that tasks...
