The Metro: Line 5 tunnel debate intensifies in Lansing
The debate over a new oil tunnel for Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline landed at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s doorstep this week....
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The Metro: Line 5 tunnel debate intensifies in Lansing
The debate over a new oil tunnel for Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline landed at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s doorstep this week....
The Metro: Does Michigan need stronger efforts to stop non-U.S. citizens from voting?
Earlier this year, a University of Michigan student from China voted in November’s presidential election. He was part of a...
The Metro: Public money flows into Hudson’s but returns are unclear
Dan Gilbert’s Hudson’s tower was sold as a symbol of comeback for Detroit — a shiny promise of jobs, growth,...
The Metro: Postponed I-375 redesign project raised awareness of historic Black Bottom neighborhood
The Michigan Department of Transportation recently announced postponing a planned I-375 reconstruction project citing increasing increased costs and community feedback....
The Metro: Enthusiasm is high for Detroit’s composting pilot program
Roughly one-third of food grown on U.S. farms never gets eaten. For many Detroiters, food insecurity is a daily concern....
The Metro: Street closures in downtown Northville gain community support, spark lawsuits
When COVID-19 shutdowns were enacted and social distancing became the norm, restaurants and public spaces emptied out. Streets across the...
The Metro: Lansing native Nicole Melnyk to headline ‘What’s So Funny About Detroit’
Nicole Melnyk is a comedian known for her energy and sharp wit. The Lansing native has performed at WDET's What's...
The Metro: Ford charges forward with new EV plans
The race to electric vehicles is happening. That may be surprising for some when considering our political climate. President Donald...
The Metro: With $156 million solar program axed, what’s Michigan’s path forward?
Last week, the lights went dim on a renewable energy program with big promise for the planet and your pocketbook. ...
The Metro: Expunged on paper, not in court. A Hmong dad’s detention in Michigan
Michigan has long been home to Hmong refugees. The community comprises families who fled war, lived in refugee camps, and...
The Metro: Cracks showing in the Detroit-Windsor economy
Detroit and Windsor's economies are intimately connected. On a typical day, thousands of trucks cross the Detroit River with parts...
The Metro: ‘Next of kin’ bill aims to close medical decision-making gap in Michigan
The final medical decisions in a person’s life are among the most difficult anyone can make. They can include how...