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The Metro: How to stop foreclosures in Detroit

Sam Corey, The Metro September 25, 2025

When the Great Recession hit, homeownership in Detroit took a dive. Between 2011 and 2015, about 10,000 residents lost their...

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The Metro: Recent killings test state domestic violence protections

The Metro, Cary Junior II September 24, 2025

Over the past month, Southeast Michigan has been shaken by a string of killings. A mother and her 12-year-old son,...

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The Metro: Envisioning better access to the arts for Detroit youth

The Metro, David Leins September 24, 2025

Detroit has a new coalition fighting for its creative future. The Detroit Partnership for Arts Education is a cross-sector coalition, supported...

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The Metro: How to confront cultural norms driving domestic abuse

The Metro, Cary Junior II September 24, 2025

At the end of August, at least three women in Southeast Michigan were killed by a partner or family member....

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The Metro: Can housing pods reduce homelessness in Lansing?

Sam Corey, The Metro September 24, 2025

 When housing costs rise, homelessness often follows. As rents climb, more people are priced out — relying on government...

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The Metro: Anishinaabe art exhibition coming to DIA

The Metro, David Leins September 24, 2025

For the first time in 30 years, a major exhibition featuring contemporary Native American art from the Great Lakes region...

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The Metro: ‘Make it Ours’ talks about the life of fashion visionary Virgil Abloh

The Metro, Tia Graham September 23, 2025

 High fashion often leads back to Europe, where some of the largest fashion houses in the world are. Louis...

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The Metro: How Detroit Equity Action Lab is training leaders to disrupt inequity

The Metro, Robyn Vincent September 23, 2025

 A quiet shift is underway in Detroit, one led by residents pushing for change inside the places that have...

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The Metro: Can conditions improve for Detroit arena workers?

The Metro, Jack Filbrandt September 22, 2025

 Detroit’s arenas are packed with fans and money on game day. But the workers who make it all run...

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The Metro: Detroit artist Charity fully commits to music career ahead of second album

The Metro, Cary Junior II September 22, 2025

If you're looking for an R&B artist who represents the spirit and sound of Detroit, look no further than Charity...

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CONTAINER on The Metro: Ali Evans

The Metro, Tia Graham September 22, 2025

Detroit’s only eyewear maker is turning headsWhen Ali began his journey into eyewear manufacturing, he knew nothing about the industry....

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The Metro: How small businesses are faring in Southeast Michigan amid tariffs, inflation

Sam Corey, The Metro September 20, 2025

What does it feel like to be a small business owner in southeast Michigan right now? It’s hard to get...

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