MPC 2024: Media roundtable share highlights, takeaways from Mackinac
There is a lot going on at this year's Mackinac Policy Conference. With so many lawmakers in one place, so...
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MPC 2024: Media roundtable share highlights, takeaways from Mackinac
There is a lot going on at this year's Mackinac Policy Conference. With so many lawmakers in one place, so...
MPC 2024: What does ‘Bridging The Future Together’ really look like for Michigan?
The theme for this year's Mackinac Policy Conference is “Bridging The Future Together,”…but what does that look like?On Wednesday's special...
The Metro: Michigan Fashion Week supports creators in the state
There are countless exports from Detroit that often influence the world. From music to sports to the auto industry, the...
The Metro: DJ Delano Smith and Blackmoonchild will make crowds ‘roar’ at Movement
Detroiters are gearing up for an epic weekend of electronic music from some of the city's most talented and well-respected...
The Metro: Argentine-inspired PUMA to hold soft opening during Movement
Music fans attending Movement this weekend who are looking for a bite to eat are in for a treat as...
The Metro: New mental health survey aims to better identify Detroiters’ health care needs
In recent years, conversations about mental health have been getting more attention, but it's not always easy to determine when...
The Metro: Belle Isle Conservancy’s efforts helping to improve the island this summer
Despite having one of its largest attractions closed for renovations, Belle Isle saw a 7% increase in visitors last year....
The Metro: Legendary Detroit DJ John Collins talks techno history ahead of Movement
Detroit's Movement Electronic Music Festival is more than just a music event, it's a celebration of a genre that transformed...
The Metro: ‘Heat island effect’ contributing to warmer temperatures in Detroit, research shows
As global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, environmental factors in some urban communities are amplifying the heat...
The Metro: Annual Arab Film Festival in Dearborn showcasing Arab voices
Metro Detroit is known for having a unique and growing Arab community. That uniqueness shows through the people of Arab...
The Metro: Detroit company using IRA funds to help low-income households be more energy efficient
The announcement of Michigan Central Station’s reopening on June 6 has many excited about what the location will mean for...
The Metro: Malcolm X’s Inkster home receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation
Malcolm X is known for his activism for civil rights, including championing Black empowerment along with being a spokesman for...