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  • Skillman Education
  • The Metro

The Metro: Only 1 in 4 of Michigan juniors are ready for college. What’s standing in the way?

Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent, The Metro October 19, 2026

The kids are not all right. That seems to be true, at least, when it comes to their education in...

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  • The Metro

How to spot and respond to domestic violence | The Metro

The Metro, Tia Graham October 19, 2026

The month of October brings awareness to the dangers of domestic violence, but what is classified as domestic violence? What...

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The Michigan Capitol is seen, May 24, 2023, in Lansing, Mich.
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The Metro: ‘Too many unknowns.’ Why many are against a constitutional convention

Sam Corey, The Metro, Robyn Vincent October 15, 2026

Where politics is concerned, many are unhappy. A recent poll found roughly 80% of Americans think the country is in...

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Cass Cafe
  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: Cass Café open house, Sepia Pumpkin Patch, Rouge Park Fall Fest, Soul – N – The Wall rally and more

The Metro, Natalie Albrecht, Connor Troost October 15, 2026

This weekend, visit an art magazine issue celebration at Next Chapter Books, knit the night away at POST or get...

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detroit friends quaker meeting
  • The Metro

The Metro: Quaker community celebrates 100 years of meeting in Detroit

The Metro, Alex McLenon October 14, 2026

Practicing Quakers have been in the Detroit area for more than 100 years. However, a century ago in 1926, The...

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Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist speaks at a press event at Wayne State University on Feb. 27, 2023.
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The Metro: Why Garlin Gilchrist wants to be secretary of state

Sam Corey, The Metro, Robyn Vincent October 14, 2026

Michigan's secretary of state runs the offices that renew licenses and register cars. The same office also runs elections in...

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Borders, customs and immigration, Detroit, Canada
  • The Metro

The Metro: A tariff is a tax. Who in Michigan is actually paying it?

Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey, The Metro October 14, 2026

In July, when Michigan opened a new bridge to Canada, the two countries were supposed to cut the ribbon together....

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  • The Metro

The Metro: Rep. Debbie Dingell on data centers, rising bills and who can actually lower them

The Metro, Robyn Vincent October 13, 2026

Democrats are running on the cost of living, and they want Congress back on Nov. 3. But what would a...

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DTE HQ
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The Metro: Many Ann Arbor residents want a public utility to replace DTE. Its city council believes that’s reckless.

Sam Corey, The Metro, Robyn Vincent October 12, 2026

Costs continue to rise in Michigan for things like gas, groceries and utilities  In March, a DTE rate hike increased...

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Anthony Forlini
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The Metro: Anthony Forlini’s vision for secretary of state

Sam Corey, The Metro, Robyn Vincent October 9, 2026

Michigan's secretary of state oversees license renewals, car registrations and elections — the voter rolls, the rules clerks follow, and...

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The Senate Theater Marquee
  • The Metro Events Guide

Metro Events Guide: Senate Theater 100, Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Sonic Memory Circles and more

The Metro, Connor Troost October 9, 2026

Hark! In this week's Metro Events Guide, show off your crafting skills at the Detroit Public Library! Wanting to delve...

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Back Pocket Media
  • The Metro

The Metro: ‘Detroit Story Fest’ features local journalists and storytellers live on stage in third year return

The Metro, Harrison Stidolph October 8, 2026

Tay Glass says almost anyone can be the villain.The vice president of Story Fest and co-founder of Back Pocket Media...

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