The Metro: Does Michigan need stronger efforts to stop non-U.S. citizens from voting?
Earlier this year, a University of Michigan student from China voted in November’s presidential election. He was part of a...
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The Metro: Does Michigan need stronger efforts to stop non-U.S. citizens from voting?
Earlier this year, a University of Michigan student from China voted in November’s presidential election. He was part of a...
The Metro: Midtown hazardous waste site seeking license renewal
Detroit is a manufacturing city and with this comes hazardous waste – toxic, reactive, flammable, and corrosive material that’s dangerous...
The Metro: Public money flows into Hudson’s but returns are unclear
Dan Gilbert’s Hudson’s tower was sold as a symbol of comeback for Detroit — a shiny promise of jobs, growth,...
The Metro: Postponed I-375 redesign project raised awareness of historic Black Bottom neighborhood
The Michigan Department of Transportation recently announced postponing a planned I-375 reconstruction project citing increasing increased costs and community feedback....
The Metro: Enthusiasm is high for Detroit’s composting pilot program
Roughly one-third of food grown on U.S. farms never gets eaten. For many Detroiters, food insecurity is a daily concern....
The Metro: Detroit City FC’s new stadium aims to reflect the community
Starting out as a recreational soccer league at Belle Isle in 2010, Detroit City Football Club has grown its footprint...
CONTAINER on The Metro: Jermond Booze
Activation: FoodChef Booze brings Arkansas roots to Detroit’s food sceneJermond Booze, professionally known as Chef Booze or simply Booze, was...
The Metro: Street closures in downtown Northville gain community support, spark lawsuits
When COVID-19 shutdowns were enacted and social distancing became the norm, restaurants and public spaces emptied out. Streets across the...
The Metro: Lansing native Nicole Melnyk to headline ‘What’s So Funny About Detroit’
Nicole Melnyk is a comedian known for her energy and sharp wit. The Lansing native has performed at WDET's What's...
The Metro: Ford charges forward with new EV plans
The race to electric vehicles is happening. That may be surprising for some when considering our political climate. President Donald...
The Metro: With $156 million solar program axed, what’s Michigan’s path forward?
Last week, the lights went dim on a renewable energy program with big promise for the planet and your pocketbook. ...
The Metro: Giving expecting mothers money gets bipartisan support in Lansing
If you want to find bipartisanship, Lansing might not be the best place to look. The statehouse has been...