The Metro: Why this Michigan conservative voted for a marijuana tax
For a long time, Michigan's roads didn't have the funding they needed. Last month lawmakers placed a 24%tax on marijuana...
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The Metro: Why this Michigan conservative voted for a marijuana tax
For a long time, Michigan's roads didn't have the funding they needed. Last month lawmakers placed a 24%tax on marijuana...
The Metro: Why Detroit’s youngest voters stay engaged
In the 12 years since the city of Detroit declared bankruptcy, a new generation of voters came of age. A...
The Metro: Rep. Rashida Tlaib on shutdown impacts, crisis in Gaza, Mamdani’s rise
Hunger isn’t inevitable. The United States has the tools to prevent it — but during this historic shutdown, millions of...
The Metro: A new master plan of policies will guide Detroit into the future
Detroit has changed a lot since 2009. The housing crisis rocked the city. Detroit entered and exited bankruptcy. And for...
The Metro: Halloween special returns to WDET airwaves in time for trick-or-treating
Your spooky soundtrack to Halloween is returning to the WDET airwaves at 6 p.m. Friday, October 31. Jon Moshier, host...
The Metro: Federal government shutdown ripples through Detroit’s food systems
Update: Just hours after this segment aired, the Michigan Senate passed a measure that would put $71 million toward food...
The Metro: Michigan braces for a SNAP gap as shutdown drags on
Update: Just hours after this segment aired, the Michigan Senate passed a measure that would put $71 million toward food assistance....
The Metro: Everything you need to know about Hamtramck’s mayoral race
Next week, the Hamtramck will residents will elect a new mayor. That’s because the outgoing mayor, Amer Ghalib was picked...
The Metro: 22-acre park opens on Detroit’s riverfront
There’s a new park on the riverfront in downtown Detroit, and you can’t miss it. The 22-acre Ralph C Wilson, Jr....
The Metro: What future workplaces could look like
It’s been over five years since the COVID-19 pandemic and local autoworkers are have taken steps to move its employees back...
The Metro: What it looks like to repair Detroit homes
One of the biggest issues Detroiters face has to do with their homes. There are a fair number of homes...
The Metro: Expert says curfew penalties don’t work
Three teenagers and a four-year-old were killed in a string of deadly shootings in Detroit during the summer. In response, Mayor...
