The Metro: ‘Make it Ours’ talks about the life of fashion visionary Virgil Abloh
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: ‘Make it Ours’ talks about the life of fashion visionary Virgil Abloh
High fashion often leads back to Europe, where some of the largest fashion houses in the world are. Louis...
The Metro: How Detroit Equity Action Lab is training leaders to disrupt inequity
A quiet shift is underway in Detroit, one led by residents pushing for change inside the places that have...
The Metro: Can conditions improve for Detroit arena workers?
Detroit’s arenas are packed with fans and money on game day. But the workers who make it all run...
The Metro: Season Fair brings contemporary art to Michigan Central, highlighting 10 Detroit artists
Season Fair is a new contemporary art fair debuting at Michigan Central this month as part of Detroit Month of...
The Metro: Detroit artist Charity fully commits to music career ahead of second album
If you're looking for an R&B artist who represents the spirit and sound of Detroit, look no further than Charity...
CONTAINER on The Metro: Ali Evans
Detroit’s only eyewear maker is turning headsWhen Ali began his journey into eyewear manufacturing, he knew nothing about the industry....
The Metro: How small businesses are faring in Southeast Michigan amid tariffs, inflation
What does it feel like to be a small business owner in southeast Michigan right now? It’s hard to get...
The Metro: While DEI is under attack, restorative justice holds its ground
Under the Trump administration, the space for diversity, equity, and inclusion is shrinking. Federal dollars are drying up, and programs...
The Metro: Why Detroit is taking misdemeanor cases from Wayne County
In an effort to reduce the high case load, Wayne County has recommended that City of Detroit attorneys prosecute misdemeanor...
The Metro: JD Vance talks Charlie Kirk, National Guard in Howell
While Donald Trump is in the United Kingdom meeting with prime minister Keir Starmer and the King of England, the...
The Metro: How to strengthen a fragile democracy
Political violence has been in the news so much, it can sometimes feel exhausting. Last week, the conservative activist, Charlie...
The Metro: The power of twisted storytelling with Satori Shakoor
During WDET’s on-air fundraiser, we continue to bring you the news and conversations that inform you, enrich your life, and...