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....
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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: Detroit City FC’s new stadium aims to reflect the community
Starting out as a recreational soccer league at Belle Isle in 2010, Detroit City Football Club has grown its footprint...
CONTAINER on The Metro: Jermond Booze
Activation: FoodChef Booze brings Arkansas roots to Detroit’s food sceneJermond Booze, professionally known as Chef Booze or simply Booze, was...
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: Giving expecting mothers money gets bipartisan support in Lansing
If you want to find bipartisanship, Lansing might not be the best place to look. The statehouse has been...
The Metro: Brightmoor Music Series continues jazz series with ‘Puttin on the Ritz’
The Brightmoor community in the city of Detroit has had its battles, from blight to vacant lots, the community has...
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: ‘The Grand Secret’ turns Mackinaw Island into the set of a murder mystery
Picture this: you’re on Mackinac Island having a grand old time at the Grand Hotel, and then boom, a mystery...
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...