The Metro: Cinco de Mayo history and celebrations in Southwest Detroit
This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, a day that commemorates a significant event in Mexican history. On May 5, 1862,...
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The Metro: Dreamz Two Reality basketball game to showcase Detroit’s hoop talents
For some, basketball is just a fun sport to play. But for others, it’s a ticket to a better future....
The Metro: Detroit’s new Poet Laureate jessica Care moore shares her plans for the role
Poet Laureates have been a tradition in societies dating back to ancient Greece, providing a way for countries, states and...
The Metro: Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest reveals top 4 finalists for $100K grand prize
For over a decade, the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown has positioned itself as a small business incubator in...
The Metro: Black Tech Saturdays helping Detroiters succeed in expanding field
The tech field is continuing to expand its reach, especially as more industries adopt automation, robotics and artificial intelligence. But these...
The Metro: Detroit’s Civil War history, uncovered
In 1863, as the Civil War raged on, then-President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Emancipation Proclamation. Following the speech, about 1,000 Black...
The Metro: Local rabbi reflects on traditions of Passover holiday
Passover, one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar, began for many Michigan families on Monday evening. The...
The Metro: ShotStopper program creating community change in Detroit
For a long time, Detroit has had a bad rap for being a violent place. The homicide rate peaked in...
The Metro: Public schools are fighting a mental health crisis; funds are running out
According to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Americans are battling an epidemic of loneliness and isolation. Teens have been impacted...
The Metro: The city stars alongside its creator in ‘Diarra From Detroit’
These days, most TV shows and movies highlight coastal cities, particularly New York City. And that means the Midwest and...
The Metro: Detroit architecture firm recognized for historic preservation efforts
Detroit is known for many things. But the one thing that often is overlooked in the city is our architecture....
The Metro: New Eliza Howell Park art project to be made from Rouge River waste
Eliza Howell Park in Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood will soon be seeing new art installations as part of Sidewalk Detroit's 2024...