The Metro: How Trump’s attack on public media threatens democracy and access to information
President Trump is taking direct aim at NPR and PBS—threatening to cut a billion-dollar lifeline from America's public airwaves. He...
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The Metro: How Trump’s attack on public media threatens democracy and access to information
President Trump is taking direct aim at NPR and PBS—threatening to cut a billion-dollar lifeline from America's public airwaves. He...
The Metro: Iron Chef Detroit, food for thought
Cass Community Social Services had its first food pantries open during the Great Depression and is now under the leadership...
The Metro: Clash in the corridor: Iron Chef Detroit heats up for round 2
Iron Chef Detroit was created last year, with the goal to establish an annual fundraiser for Cass Community Social Services....
The Metro: Detroit’s Mayoral Candidates face off over transit issues at public forum
After serving in office for more than a decade, Mike Duggan is in his final term as mayor of Detroit....
The Metro: Detroit’s composer laureate is creating music inspired by sounds of the city
The Detroit Office of Arts Culture and Entrepreneurship appointed its first Composer Laureate in December, Patrick Prouty. Embracing his role...
The Metro: The important legacy and activism behind Motor City Pride
The streets of Detroit will be filled with color and courage this weekend as Motor City Pride returns to Hart...
The Metro: Santa Ono’s political gamble; higher-ed leadership in the Trump era
Last month, then University of Michigan President Santa Ono announced his resignation from the college after accepting a role leading...
The Metro: University leaders discuss impacts of federal budget cuts at Mackinac Policy Conference
A number of universities are worried about funding cuts that are coming from the Trump administration. That includes those in...
The Metro: The fight to end homelessness in America
Detroit, like many parts of the country, is facing a housing crisis. Over half of renters in the city are...
The Metro: New book by John Conyers III explores his father’s legacy
From 1965 to 2017, John Conyers Jr. dedicated his life to serving all people and creating new pathways for Black...
The Metro: Experts warn of a rough road ahead for the auto industry
John McElroy is a thought leader in the auto industry. He currently broadcasts three radio segments on WWJ, writes a blog...
The Metro: Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel proposal might cause more harm than good, expert says
Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has been fueling debate for decades. It carries millions of gallons of crude oil and natural...