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Pro-Palestinian protesters march along Wayne State University's campus in Detroit on May 23, 2024.
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The Metro: Expert on authoritarianism sounds alarm on arrest of Palestinian student

Robyn Vincent, David Leins, The Metro March 12, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. College campuses have long been wellsprings for free speech and social...

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The Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp.'s natural gas station in Negaunee Township, which came online in 2019.
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The Metro: How will Trump’s trade war affect gas, electricity costs?

The Metro, Sam Corey March 11, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Gas and electricity just seem to be getting more and more...

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A photo of a "slow school zone" traffic sign.
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The Metro: Threats to the Department of Education concern experts and teachers in the state

Robyn Vincent, The Metro March 11, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Department of Education plays a vital role in supporting some...

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Former president Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club ahead of the November 2024 election, Oct. 10, 2024.
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The Metro: An Arab American Trump voter’s perspective on his first months in office

The Metro, Sam Corey, Lauren Myers March 6, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, many supporters of...

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With two locations, in Midtown’s Park Shelton and at the flagship Fisher Building store, The Peacock Room offers dresses and clothing in sizes 0 to 22.
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The Metro: The importance of shopping small and supporting local economies

Robyn Vincent, The Metro, John Filbrandt, Cary Junior II March 6, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. You’ve probably heard the saying “small businesses are the backbone of...

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Southwest Airlines airplane
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The Metro: Experts say flying still safe despite recent plane crashes having some on edge

Robyn Vincent, David Leins, The Metro March 5, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. If you are nervous about flying right now, you’re likely not...

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Inside the Flex-N-Gate manufacturing plant in Detroit.
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The Metro: How will Trump’s tariffs affect Michigan’s auto industry?

David Leins, The Metro, Lauren Myers March 5, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Trump administration's tariffs on Canada and Mexico went into effect...

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"A Domestic Cook Book: Containing a Careful Selection of Useful Receipts for the Kitchen," by Malinda Russell is the first known cookbook published by a Black woman.
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The Metro: Preserving the oldest known published cookbook written by a Black woman

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Tia Graham March 5, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. "A Domestic Cook Book: For the Kitchen," published by Malinda Russell...

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Detroit Department of Transportation and its predecessor, the Department of Street Railways, has used many iterations of trolleys, streetcars and buses over the years.
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The Metro: New campaign aims to ‘Bring Back the Tracks’ on Michigan Avenue

Robyn Vincent, The Metro, Lauren Myers March 5, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. At the turn of the 20th century, metro Detroit had one...

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Ameneh Marhaba opened the African fusion pop-up Little Liberia in 2016.
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The Metro: Exploring connections between food and culture with Detroit area chefs

The Metro, Trevor McConico, Sam Corey March 4, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. There are many religious rituals and traditions practiced around the world...

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Detroit lacrosse coach Liam McElroy holds traditional and contemporary lacrosse sticks at WDET Studios, Monday, March 3, 2025.
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The Metro: The past and present of the indigenous sport lacrosse in Detroit

The Metro, Tia Graham March 3, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Long before this city was home to gator shoes, Ford...

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Ferndale Sign Suburb Metro Detroit
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The Metro: License plate cameras at Ferndale-Detroit border creating controversy

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Lauren Myers March 3, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Detroit Documenters have been taking notes on growing tensions in...

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