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Concept art of Henry Ford Health's expansion project in Detroit's New Center neighborhood.

The Metro: Detroit City Council to vote on Henry Ford, New Center development incentives

February 20, 2024

Editor's note: Detroit City Council voted Tuesday evening to postpone the vote on incentives for the proposed "Future of Health"...

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Photo of SMART public bus

The Metro: New bus route will connect Oakland County communities

February 19, 2024

Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the 492 route would only travel from Oakland University...

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A view of Detroit's Michigan Central Station.

The Metro: Detroiter named first Black female president of American Institute of Architects

February 16, 2024

Detroit is known for its architecture — a city filled with beautiful old buildings. Growing up around these prominent structures inspired...

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A pro-Palestinian/ Abandon Biden rally at Fordson High School in Dearborn on Jan. 31, 2024.

The Metro: How the war in Gaza is swaying voters in Michigan

February 15, 2024

Michigan is home to the nation's largest Arab American population. And in southeast Michigan, about 300,000 Arab Americans call the Dearborn...

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In her new book, "The Other Significant Others," NPR's Rhaina Cohen explores the lives of people who have defied convention by choosing a friend as a life partner.

The Metro: New book aims to redefine partnerships with friendship at the center

February 14, 2024

Today is Valentine’s Day, and people across metro Detroit are spending time with their loved ones. But romance is not...

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This Lunar New Year, which began on Feb. 10, is the Year of the Dragon.

The Metro: Asian Americans celebrate the Lunar New Year throughout metro Detroit

February 13, 2024

The Lunar New Year is celebrated globally from Jan. 21 to Feb. 20. For many Asian Americans, the holiday is...

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Detroit-area residents sign up for a public comment period at a Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission meeting at Huntington Place on Oct. 20, 2021.

The Metro: Redrawn metro Detroit state House districts need community input

February 12, 2024

The Michigan Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission is seeking public comment this month on several new draft maps for seven Detroit-area...

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Detroit City Council at a meeting in April 2022.

The Metro: Detroit City Council approves new district maps

February 8, 2024

The Detroit City Council voted 8-1 this week to approve new district maps  As part of the city charter, new...

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Clairmount Center ribbon cutting ceremony

The Metro: Clairmount Center provides housing and support for Detroit’s LGBTQ+ youths

February 6, 2024

Detroit’s Ruth Ellis Center has been serving and supporting LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in the city since 1991. With...

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A Detroit neighborhood

The Metro: Declining population means new Detroit City Council districts

February 5, 2024

Welcome to The Metro, WDET’s daily news and culture show hosted by Nick Austin and Tia Graham. Each week on...

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