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A DCFC fan wields a gay pride flag painted with the NGS logo on it, on Saturday, Aug. 13, in Hamtramck, Mich. Many NGS members will wield various LGBTQ+ flags, as NGS is, as member Chris Motzenbecker says, “We are a radically inclusive organization, we are here a hundred percent to welcome everybody into the fold. The big thing is that you support City, and you do not support hate, those are the two things that we care about.” Photo Credit: Nate Pappas/WDET
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The Metro: Prideraiser reaches decade milestone in Detroit

Tia Graham, Haley Gavigan, The Metro June 29, 2026

The Detroit Football Club’s supporting group, the Northern Guard, began Prideraiser in 2017. Every goal scored over the course of...

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A 60s inspired design surrounds a black and white photo of Sylvia Moy. "It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy" is the title at the bottom.
  • The Metro

The Metro: Behind some of Motown’s biggest hits was a woman the label never properly credited

The Metro, Cary Junior II, Matt Williams June 25, 2026

When Sylvia Moy auditioned for Motown as a singer it opened a lane for her as a songwriter. But she...

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The Metro: A Blue Cross change could put therapy out of reach for many

The Metro, Sam Corey, Israa Harb June 25, 2026

For years, many of us accepted the stigma and avoided therapy. But things are changing. These days, people are seeking...

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The Metro: Devastation from afar feels close for many in Michigan’s Lebanese community

The Metro, Sam Corey, Israa Harb June 24, 2026

Many residents in metro Detroit — home to the nation’s largest Lebanese community — are mourning as the war between...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: Renting an apartment? Extra fees may be costing you hundreds

The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 24, 2026

Have you ever rented an apartment and noticed extra fees tacked onto the rent? A fee for the trash. A...

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The Metro: Confidence is at a record low. So why is metro Detroit launching businesses in droves?

The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 23, 2026

If it feels like everyone you know is stressed about money right now, the numbers back you up. This spring,...

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The Metro: How government inefficiency hampers population growth in Michigan

The Metro, Sam Corey, Israa Harb June 22, 2026

In Michigan, we have many needs: higher-paying jobs, better educational outcomes, and more public transit. Above all, we need more...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: A new bridge, an old connection. What the Gordie Howe Bridge means for Detroit and Windsor

The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Israa Harb June 11, 2026

Detroit and Windsor sit across a narrow river from each other, close enough to see the lights on the other...

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The Metro: Windsor mayor says Gordie Howe Bridge ‘will transcend Donald Trump’s presidency’ when it opens

The Metro, Sam Corey June 11, 2026

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is widely interpreted as strengthening the connection between Canada and the United States, making travel...

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The Metro: ‘Dragged to Death’ emerges as the prime murder mystery to read during Pride Month

The Metro, Cary Junior II June 10, 2026

Frank Anthony Polito is an award-winning, self-published author and playwright from Hazel Park, Michigan.His recent focus has centered around a...

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The Metro: ‘When the economy catches a cold, Detroit gets pneumonia’

The Metro, Sam Corey, Israa Harb June 10, 2026

Affordability is the buzzword of the moment — you can watch it climb in how often people google the word...

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The Metro: Detroit food critic on the history and significance of the Michelin star

The Metro, Cary Junior II June 9, 2026

Restaurants in Detroit are now eligible to receive a Michelin star rating. That’s 20 years after the Michelin Group awarded...

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