The Metro: New leader of Midtown Detroit, Inc. aims to build inclusive community
Midtown Detroit, Inc. recently announced a new interim executive director. The nonprofit has worked to maintain community and economic development...
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The Metro: Exploring Michigan’s marijuana tax revenue and consumer concerns
The Michigan Department of Treasury announced last week that it is distributing $87 million in marijuana tax payments among 269...
The Metro: New DSO contract increases pay, creates more inclusive audition process
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra agreed to a new three-year contract last month. Agreements in the contract will increase the guaranteed...
The Metro: Annual Detroit Youth Poetry Con returns March 9
InsideOut Literary Arts has transformed Detroiters through written and spoken word poetry since 1995. On March 9, the organization is...
The Metro: The war in Gaza’s impact on the American Jewish community
As the death toll in Gaza continues to rise — with more than 30,000 Palestinians killed since the start of...
The Metro: Detroit Creativity Project brings improv and comedy to students
The Detroit Creativity Project (DCP) is a nonprofit founded by actor and performer Marc Evan Jackson, best known for his...
The Metro: Community history project in Detroit to collect Arab and Chaldean stories
Metro Detroit is home to one of the highest populations of Arab Americans in the United States. And recently, the...
The Metro: Michigan’s 2024 presidential primary has finally arrived
Michigan's highly anticipated presidential primary is finally here — earlier than previous election cycles. Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever...
The Metro: Dearborn native honors late father’s education career in new memoir
One of the earliest mentors we have in life outside of the home is our educators. In his new book,...
The Metro: RTA of Southeast Michigan preparing ‘action-oriented’ master plan
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan is preparing a new master plan. Established in 2012 to support the regional...
The Metro: Wayne Health Mobile Units provide maternal healthcare in low-income neighborhoods
The Wayne Health Mobile Unit launched in 2020 during the beginning stages of the of COVID-19 pandemic. While driving to...
The Metro: New report analyzes Detroit’s economic development strategies
The Detroit City Council recently tasked the Citizens Research Council of Michigan with analyzing Detroit’s economic development policies. They’ve released...