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A man walks his doc near the Rosa Parks Transit Center
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The Metro: Detroit’s Mayoral Candidates face off over transit issues at public forum

Lauren Myers, Alex McLenon, The Metro June 9, 2025

After serving in office for more than a decade, Mike Duggan is in his final term as mayor of Detroit....

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Detroit Composer Laureate Patrick Prouty shakes hands with then Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison during Prouty's appointment announcement, Sept. 5, 2024.
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The Metro: Detroit’s composer laureate is creating music inspired by sounds of the city

The Metro, Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad June 6, 2025

The Detroit Office of Arts Culture and Entrepreneurship appointed its first Composer Laureate in December, Patrick Prouty. Embracing his role...

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The Grand Marshals of the 2023 Motor City Pride Parade greet attendees on June 11, 2023 in Detroit, Mich.
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The Metro: The important legacy and activism behind Motor City Pride

The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 5, 2025

The streets of Detroit will be filled with color and courage this weekend as Motor City Pride returns to Hart...

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Santa Ono stands in front of a University of Michigan sign
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The Metro: Santa Ono’s political gamble; higher-ed leadership in the Trump era

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Sam Corey June 5, 2025

Last month, then University of Michigan President Santa Ono announced his resignation from the college after accepting a role leading...

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Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy speaks with WDET's Russ McNamara at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
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The Metro: University leaders discuss impacts of federal budget cuts at Mackinac Policy Conference

The Metro, Russ McNamara, Sam Corey June 5, 2025

A number of universities are worried about funding cuts that are coming from the Trump administration. That includes those in...

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"And Housing for All" by Maria Foscarinis.
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The Metro: The fight to end homelessness in America

The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 5, 2025

Detroit, like many parts of the country, is facing a housing crisis.  Over half of renters in the city are...

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John Conyers III speaks on The Metro at WDET Studios.
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The Metro: New book by John Conyers III explores his father’s legacy

The Metro, Nadia Ziyad, Tia Graham June 5, 2025

From 1965 to 2017, John Conyers Jr.  dedicated his life to serving all people and creating new pathways for Black...

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The Michigan Shakespeare Festival was scheduled to include a performance of "Richard III" at Wayne State University.
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The Metro: Michigan Shakespeare Festival cancels 2025 season over funding cuts

The Metro, Tia Graham, Nadia Ziyad June 4, 2025

Many arts organizations across the state of Michigan are struggling to balance their budgets after the Trump administration’s recent blows...

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FILE - The 2024 Ford F-150 truck is assembled at the Dearborn Truck Plant, April 11, 2024, in Dearborn, Mich.
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The Metro: Experts warn of a rough road ahead for the auto industry

The Metro, Jerome Vaughn June 4, 2025

John McElroy is a thought leader in the auto industry. He currently broadcasts three radio segments on WWJ, writes a blog...

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Enbridge Energy Line 5 pumping facility near Mackinaw City, Mich.
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The Metro: Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel proposal might cause more harm than good, expert says

The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 4, 2025

Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has been fueling debate for decades.  It carries millions of gallons of crude oil and natural...

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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: Triumph Pastor Solomon Kinloch talks church legacy, Detroit mayoral race

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Cary Junior II June 4, 2025

For many faithful folks in Detroit, Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. is a familiar name and face. As the senior pastor...

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Students enrolled in the Keys2Life Performing Arts Summer Camp will have opportunities to explore various creative pathways, including beat making, songwriting, dance, theatre, instrumentation and more.
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The Metro: Detroit youth shine at Keys2Life Performing Arts Summer Camp

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Tia Graham June 4, 2025

Finding enriching child care options can often be a challenge for parents during the summer months, especially for those looking...

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