The Metro: Two films highlight the connective power of food
Food is a connection to the past and a living memory. It has a way of reminding the senses that...
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The Metro: Detroit police chief said the line was clear. His officers crossed it anyway
Communities across Michigan are asking how, exactly, local law enforcement is working with federal immigration agents as the Trump administration...
The Metro: Oakland County’s top legal official says ICE agents are not above the law
Across metro Detroit, some leaders’ stances against ICE have gotten firmer. The Detroit police chief is not allowing his officers...
The Metro: Millions of Iranians want the regime gone. They don’t agree on what’s next
Something is breaking open in Iran — and it's been building for months. A war, then an uprising, then a...
The Metro: The view of Iran from Windsor
There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty in Iran right now. Protestors have faced a violent reaction from Iran’s political...
The Metro: Are GLP-1s outweighing the body positivity movement?
In the 2010s, the effort to uplift people with bigger bodies shifted online. The Body Positivity Movement expanded its reach...
The Metro: Sacred Spaces highlights Black art galleries and institutions during Black History Month
Sacred Spaces is more than a tour, it’s a celebration of cultural stewardship, collaboration, and the powerful role Black creatives...
The Metro: How a fake study shaped 25 years of pesticide policy
When a government agency decides whether a chemical in your food is safe, where does the science come from? Most...
The Metro: Paczki Day highlights Polish culture and history
For practicing Catholics, today is the last day to indulge in some of your favorite snacks and treats before lent—and...
The Metro: How the Negro Leagues transformed baseball and American culture
The Negro Leagues are widely credited with revolutionizing baseball. The aggressive, scrappy, base-stealing style of play was an attraction for fans...
The Metro: Fear is the new recession. How immigration enforcement is affecting small businesses
Across the country, small businesses in immigrant communities are reporting the same pattern: customers are disappearing, workers aren't showing up,...
The Metro: A positive perspective on Michigan’s economy
How is the Trump administration doing overall at managing the economy? There are bright spots: inflation is down, unemployment is...