The Metro: How ICE protestors in Minneapolis inspire a Michigan activist
Yesterday, President Donald Trump said he is going to “de-escalate a little bit” in Minnesota. But the protests against ICE...
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The Metro: How ICE protestors in Minneapolis inspire a Michigan activist
Yesterday, President Donald Trump said he is going to “de-escalate a little bit” in Minnesota. But the protests against ICE...
The Metro: Wayne County Airport Authority does not have contracts with ICE, but flights will continue
The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) does not have contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but that doesn't...
The Metro: A reporter’s view from Minneapolis with lessons for Detroit
What does it feel like when a city has its breath taken away—not just by frigid weather, but by sudden...
The Metro: Detroit’s mayor focuses on addressing poverty
It’s been less than a month since Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield took office, but she’s already begun putting her agenda...
The Metro: A civil rights lecture series asks what it means to be ‘living history’
The William G Anderson Lecture Series: Slavery to Freedom, An American Odyssey formed at Michigan State University 26 years ago....
The Metro: As inflation eases, many Detroit small businesses still struggle
Small businesses are often described as the backbone of the economy. But in moments of stress, they can also be...
The Metro: Coming of age in a changing Detroit: Inside ‘The Patron Saint of Lost Girls’
The stories of Detroit in the 70’s and 80’s are ubiquitous. Residents went through tough times, economic downturn, violence and...
Detroit Auto Show rolls on despite changing industry
This year’s Detroit Auto Show marks the second time the event has been held since returning to its traditional winter...
The Metro: What it means to be an American in 2026
Who wrote the Federalist Papers? What power does the president have? Name one right only U.S. citizens possess. Those are...
The Metro: Detroit Repertory Theatre explores family, legacy, and conflict in August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’
Playwright August Wilson is often referred to as “theatre’s poet of Black America.” He’s known for his series of ten...
The Metro: Defense and depth drive the Pistons’ hot start to the 2025–26 season
Halfway through the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Pistons look like a strong contender in the Eastern Conference. The team has...
The Metro: Black velvet paintings take center stage in Michigan History Museum exhibition
Latinos in this country continue to fight for the right to exist. Through battles unknown and battles seen in full...