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Thornetta Davis and her band perform at Concert of Colors on July 21, 2023, in Detroit, Mich.
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The Metro: Concert of Colors music festival bringing global flair to Detroit

Cary Junior II, David Leins, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 14, 2025

Sounds from across the globe are coming to Detroit this weekend as the Concert of Colors music festival returns for...

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The Metro: Upcoming election won’t fill all open seats on Detroit’s public boards

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Jack Filbrandt July 14, 2025

The Detroit Documenters play a vital role in improving our access to information. That’s because they attend a range of...

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Former CEO of THAW and Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins at WDET Studios.
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The Metro: Why the Detroit News endorsed Saunteel Jenkins in mayoral race

Cary Junior II, The Metro, Robyn Vincent July 14, 2025

On Aug. 5, voters will narrow the field of Detroit mayoral candidates down to just two, who will go head-to-head...

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The Metro: Ballot proposal aims to tax wealthiest Michiganders to help fund education

Cary Junior II, The Metro, Nadia Ziyad July 10, 2025

Michigan’s schools have struggled post-pandemic, with students lagging behind in reading and math skills compared to other states. A coalition...

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Healthy Deer - Michigan
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The Metro: Are deer culls the best option to manage overpopulation in metro Detroit?

David Leins, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 10, 2025

The deer herd in Michigan is estimated to be two million strong. In southeast Michigan, that number has been growing....

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A view of the tree canopy in Palmer Park's Witherell Woods, the largest old-growth forest in the Tri-County area.
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The Metro: How resilient is Detroit’s tree canopy in the face of climate change?

David Leins, The Metro July 9, 2025

Climate change is affecting the trees in metro Detroit. The Eastern U.S. experienced an oppressive heat wave recently. There were...

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Donna Jackson, gallery manager of the Scarab Club in Detroit.
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The Metro: Donna Jackson brings fresh perspective to the Scarab Club as new gallery manager

The Metro, Tia Graham July 9, 2025

Detroiter Donna Jackson is the first Black woman to serve as gallery manager of the historic Scarab Club.  The local...

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Detroit Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. smiling and sitting in the WDET studios in a blue suit.
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The Metro: The Black Slate endorses Detroit Pastor Solomon Kinloch for mayor

Cary Junior II, The Metro, Nadia Ziyad July 9, 2025

The Shrine of the Black Madonna in Detroit has a long history in the maturation of Detroit’s religious and political...

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The Metro: WSU grad student supporting Detroit’s homeless with interactive resource map

Cary Junior II, The Metro, Nadia Ziyad July 9, 2025

Detroit’s homeless population is growing. A one-night count conducted last year by the city of Detroit and two local nonprofits...

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The Metro: Wyandotte disputes EGLE report that city’s water system poses an ‘immediate health risk’

Cary Junior II, The Metro, Nadia Ziyad July 9, 2025

A recent survey of Wyandotte's water system by state regulators has identified "significant deficiencies" that they say "pose a significant...

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"DRONE," presented by the Arab American National Museum, will run July 31 and Aug. 1-3 at the Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 3rd Ave., Detroit.
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The Metro: New play coming to Detroit Public Theatre explores unseen injuries of drone strikes

The Metro, Tia Graham, Nadia Ziyad July 9, 2025

A new play from Arab American playwright Andrea Assaf is exploring the concept of "moral injury" and the devastating effects...

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The Metro: LOVE Building to host final ‘CONTAINER Takeover’ event Thursday

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Tia Graham July 8, 2025

The LOVE Building's monthly LOVE@Nite creative showcase series has helped to shine a light on some of the city's top...

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