The Metro: Why Detroit is taking misdemeanor cases from Wayne County
In an effort to reduce the high case load, Wayne County has recommended that City of Detroit attorneys prosecute misdemeanor...
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The Metro: Why Detroit is taking misdemeanor cases from Wayne County
In an effort to reduce the high case load, Wayne County has recommended that City of Detroit attorneys prosecute misdemeanor...
The Metro: JD Vance talks Charlie Kirk, National Guard in Howell
While Donald Trump is in the United Kingdom meeting with prime minister Keir Starmer and the King of England, the...
The Metro: How to strengthen a fragile democracy
Political violence has been in the news so much, it can sometimes feel exhausting. Last week, the conservative activist, Charlie...
The Metro: The power of twisted storytelling with Satori Shakoor
During WDET’s on-air fundraiser, we continue to bring you the news and conversations that inform you, enrich your life, and...
CONTAINER on The Metro: La Cecille
Meet La Cecille: Detroit’s multi-disciplinary artistMorgan Hutson, known as La Cecille, is an actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and dancer who...
The Metro: BLCKOUT Walls Mural Festival returns, empowering artists in Detroit
Over the decades, the city of Detroit gained an identity of being a dangerous place where beautiful things did not...
The Metro: Therapist shares warning signs to prevent suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring attention to a crisis that touches far too many families. This...
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The Metro: Metroparks offers to sell Flat Rock Dam to city for $5, with additional $3 million for fish ladder
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks Board of Commissioners voted to authorize its attorneys to enter into the sale of the Flat Rock...
The Metro: ‘Sabbath Queen’ asks whether traditions can be honored when they’re changed
When who we are and what we believe in conflicts with the traditions that we’re raised in, life broadly leaves...
The Metro: Metroparks to vote on future of Flat Rock Dam
The future of a nearly 100-year-old dam in Flat Rock, MI will be determined tomorrow. The board of commissioners for...
The Metro: A lifeline is closing for trans teens at Michigan’s flagship hospital
The University of Michigan is ending gender-affirming care for minors, leaving an untold number of families with fewer options and...
The Metro: The City of Detroit wants to connect film creatives with community
The thriving Detroit film scene continues to produce fan favorite shows and movies, which can often be found on Tubi...