The Metro: Retired UAW member shares why he proudly supported Donald Trump
President-elect Donald Trump won both the electoral college and the popular vote in the presidential election by gaining support from...
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The Metro: Wayne State researcher on the common misconceptions of food insecurity
Food insecurity is hard to quantify. It means pinpointing who exactly has access to nutritious food. Subscribe to The Metro on Apple...
The Metro: Detroit coalition 482Forward hoping to boost voter turnout in the city
Voter turnout in the city of Detroit has been historically low, with the number of residents casting ballots in the...
The Metro: The community behind Detroit’s skateparks
Skateparks are more than just a place to sharpen your skills. They’re a community hub that draws people of different...
The Metro: A spooky Halloween show with zombies, a haunted house and politics
George A. Romero’s 1968 film 'Night of the Living Dead' featured an invasion of ghouls – mindless cannibals, thriving off...
The Metro: The history (and end) of Devil’s Night in Detroit
The day before Halloween is referred to as Mischief Night in many parts of the country, but in Detroit, it...
The Metro: What it means to improve voting access for people with disabilities
In the 2022 election, 20% of people with disabilities were likely to face difficulties voting. That’s compared to 6% of...
The Metro: How capping I-75 could reconnect communities
In the 1940s, Detroit, like many communities across the country, saw the highway system tear through Black neighborhoods. It disrupted...
The Metro: New Filipino coffee shop opens in New Center
Jonathan Peregrino never thought the reaction to his shop would be so warm. That was until Filipinos and others from...
The Metro: Detroit Horse Power breaks ground on new facility, galloping to 2026 opening
The next polo champion or Olympian could be a Detroiter. Historically, horseback riding isn't an activity you see often in...
The Metro: Patchwork Culinary Project helping to create opportunities for immigrants
Oftentimes, when we think of the immigrant story, we think about people coming to a new country for better opportunities...
Award-winning journalist Robyn Vincent joins ‘The Metro’ as co-host alongside Tia Graham
This week, Tia Graham welcomes Robyn Vincent as the new co-host of The Metro. Vincent is an award-winning journalist, lifelong...