The Metro: Will young people get out to vote?
Like everyone else who is eligible to vote, young people matter in politics. But the difference between young people and...
“The Metro” covers local and regional news and current affairs, arts and cultural events and topics, with a commitment to airing perspectives and uncovering stories underreported by mainstream media in Detroit.
The Metro: New safety lab in Auburn Hills will test EV batteries
When relying on clean sources of energy, like the sun and the wind, we need a way to store that...
The Metro: Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network providing 24/7 mental health crisis services
Over the past few years, the number of 911 calls involving individuals struggling with mental illness has increased in Detroit. ...
The Metro: Detroit collective offers microgrants to 10 community groups for Black Philanthropy Month
Black Philanthropy Month is an annual, global campaign to get people to donate to a variety of organizations run by...
The Metro: New ESPN documentary revisits former Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga’s near-perfect game
A new documentary from the ESPN series E:60 called “28 Outs: An Imperfect Story” is revisiting Detroit Tigers Pitcher Armando...
The Metro: Design Core’s Detroit Month of Design to kick off in September
Detroit Month of Design is celebrating its 14th annual showcase of immersive design. In this case, the word “design” is...
The Metro: Detroit students immerse themselves in African culture during trip to Ghana
There is a new cohort of Detroit students who can now say that they’ve not only gone out of the...
The Metro: Grammy-nominated Mumu Fresh makes Detroit stop on The Healing Tour
We talk politics on the show; we talk music on the show; and Baltimore native Maimouna Yousef — also known...
The Metro: Detroit nonprofit helping to break higher ed barriers
It’s that time of year again — back to school. Teachers are getting their classrooms ready and kids are soaking...
The Metro: Hazel Park Art Fair returns this weekend
Communities across metro Detroit host a variety of events to engage residents throughout the year. Another one of those celebrations...
The Metro: Belle Isle Aquarium celebrating 120th anniversary
The Belle Isle Aquarium has a lot to celebrate. America’s oldest aquarium has reached a major milestone and is turning...
The Metro: A visit from poet Brad Walrond and Detroit Poet Laureate jessica Care moore
What does “belonging” mean to you? Maybe it's being in spaces where you feel comfortable, or being surrounded by others...