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...
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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...
The Metro: Nonprofit reclaiming nature in Poletown with ‘Circle Forest’ restoration project
Detroit’s Poletown neighborhood is now home to a restored forest. Detroit Future City and Arboretum Detroit worked with community members,...
The Metro: A Detroiter’s dedication to Latino music and community
It’s the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, and to celebrate, The Metro was joined by a Detroit musician, activist,...
The Metro: Out of the Darkness Walk on Belle Isle aims to shine a light on mental health, suicide
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is holding annual community walks across the country this weekend, allowing people to remember...
The Metro: Mexican Irish Festival celebrates cultural connections in Detroit
There’s a long history of Irish and Mexican people blending together in North America and in Detroit specifically. After a...
The Metro: A Detroit musician’s historical impact on Tejano music
Tejano music, or Tex-Mex music, is a blend of different sounds and instruments from Mexico and other countries — like...