The Metro: Trump rallies for Black voters’ support in Detroit
This past weekend, former President Donald Trump made a stop in Detroit for a small engagement with Black voters. Four...
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The Metro: Rochester Hills mayor shares mental health resources for splash pad shooting victims
As the metro Detroit area continues to cope after Saturday's mass shooting at a Rochester Hills splash pad, Mayor Bryan...
The Metro: WDET dads discuss what fatherhood means to them
We live in a time of shrinking families. Less people are having children, and for those who are having kids,...
The Metro: Wayne County Executive Warren Evans wants to end SMART bus opt-outs
Among the tri-county area in metro Detroit, Wayne County is the only one that allows its communities to opt out...
The Metro: Ukraine’s Cultural Forces makes Detroit stop on tour
It’s been over two years since Russia’s invasion of the Ukrainian mainland on Feb. 24, 2022. The war has not...
The Metro: New Bridge Housing Campus addresses homelessness in Detroit
What causes someone to be homeless? Is it mental health issues? What about lack of job opportunities? Maybe it’s not...
The Metro: Thousands converge on a ‘sparkling’ Michigan Central Station for grand reopening
More than 20,000 people gathered in Roosevelt Park on Thursday for a star-studded concert celebrating the grand reopening of Detroit's...
The Metro: The transformation of Detroit’s iconic Michigan Central Station
While lots of talk is surrounding Michigan Central Station's grand reopening concert on Thursday, there are many who are much...
The Metro: New terminal, amenities coming to Detroit’s city airport
Coleman A. Young International Airport is getting a facelift after nearly 50 years without major renovations. Last year, the city received...
The Metro: Author Vikki Tobak celebrates hip-hop jewelry, history with ‘Ice Cold’ exhibit
Last year marked 50 years of hip-hop. Detroit has many musical contributions to the genre as well as influence on...
The Metro: Mighty Real Queer Detroit exhibition celebrates queer art during Pride Month
One of the largest LGBTQ+ art exhibitions is making its return for Pride Month. The Mighty Real Queer biennial event...
Detroit Youth Choir members talk Music Hall concert, NFL Draft experience and more
The Detroit Youth Choir remains busy after their recent performance at the NFL Draft and their docuseries on Disney Plus. Anthony...