The Metro: Detroit’s Carr Center seeking support amid financial troubles
The Carr Center is Detroit’s premier multidisciplinary arts organization focused mainly on promoting and sharing Black arts. Like so many...
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The Metro: New online Kresge exhibit inspired by Detroit disc jockey Electrifying Mojo
Kresge Arts in Detroit will debut a new online exhibition next week featuring the work of its 2023 Kresge Artist...
The Metro: Baobab Fare co-owner talks 2024 James Beard nomination, plans to expand in Detroit
When Baobab Fare opened its doors in 2021, it quickly became a favorite restaurant of many. The Burundi-inspired restaurant offers...
The Metro: ‘DCleated’ art installation for NFL Draft to benefit local charities
Detroit’s City Walls program is getting in on the NFL Draft festivities and highlighting the work of several Detroit artists...
Tigers fans will celebrate start to season at Grand Circus Park
The Detroit Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox in their three game season opener this weekend. And now, the city...
The Metro: Middle Eastern, North African category added to US census and federal government surveys
For decades, Arab Americans have been advocating for a new Middle East and North African category in the U.S. Census....
The Metro: Tim Meadows talks ‘Mean Girls’ anniversary screening, coming back to Detroit
“Mean Girls” is celebrating its 20th anniversary in April. To commemorate the 2004 Lindsay Lohan cult classic's milestone, the Detroit...
The Metro: New program erasing medical debt for Wayne County residents
The largest source of debt for Americans is medical debt. About 14 million Americans owe more than $1,000 and three million...
The Metro: Detroit nonprofit newsrooms providing budget hearing breakdown
Budget hearings provide insight into the critical functions of city departments. This month alone, Detroit City Council has 46 budget...
NFL fans ready to descend on Detroit for NFL Draft
The Detroit Lions had an amazing season and that’s only brought more hype to Detroit hosting this year’s NFL Draft....
Oakland University facing off against Kentucky Thursday in March Madness
The Oakland University Men’s Basketball team will take on the Kentucky Wildcats Thursday in the first round of the NCAA...
Detroit Hives working to transform vacant lots into pollinator habitats
The ancient art of beekeeping, or apiculture, spans back to the days of Egyptian emperors. However, it's not often seen...