The Metro: Breaking down Detroit’s community advisory councils
In Detroit, three of the city’s seven city council districts have a community advisory council (CAC). The body helps advocate...
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The Metro: Breaking down Detroit’s community advisory councils
In Detroit, three of the city’s seven city council districts have a community advisory council (CAC). The body helps advocate...
The Metro: Black-owned Divine Magazine putting spotlight on Detroit fashion
A newly founded Black-owned magazine in Detroit is trying to show its readers that everyone can live a life of...
The Metro: The evolution of the Ann Arbor Art Fair
The annual Ann Arbor Art Fair — one of the largest juried art fairs in the country — will attract...
The Metro: How are landfill sites chosen in Michigan?
Last fiscal year, more than 24 million tons of solid waste was disposed of in Michigan's landfills — an increase...
Judge set to decide whether New York can dispose of atomic waste in metro Detroit
A judge is set to decide whether low-level radioactive material left over from the creation of the first atomic bomb...
The Metro: Inaugural gala to honor 2 Detroit innovators in Black arts and culture
Two groundbreaking leaders of Detroit's arts and culture scene will be honored at the GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural GhostLight Gala,...
The Metro: A realtor’s insight into Detroit’s housing market
After decades of steady decline, Detroit's population is finally growing. Latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Detroit increased its...
The Metro: Concert of Colors to showcase Tejano rhythms in southwest Detroit
Each year the Concert of Colors transforms Detroit with sounds from across the globe. This year the rhythm is beating...
The Metro: UAW leader talks Detroit mayoral race, Kinloch endorsement
The United Auto Workers union announced last month it would be endorsing Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. in the Detroit mayoral...
The Metro: Historic Rouge Park celebrates 100 years
Detroit's Rouge Park is turning 100 this year. Friends of Rouge Park is hosting a free, three-day festival at the...
The Metro: Detroit stand up Melanie Hearn to headline ‘What’s So Funny About Detroit?’
Detroit comedian Melanie Hearn is one of the most unique voices in stand up. Opening up for seasoned comedians like...
The Metro: Detroit mayoral candidate Fred Durhal shares strategic vision for the city
Detroit mayoral candidate and City Councilman Fred Durhal III last week announced his strategic plan for improving the city, including...