CONTAINER on The Metro: Ali Evans
Detroit’s only eyewear maker is turning headsWhen Ali began his journey into eyewear manufacturing, he knew nothing about the industry....
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CONTAINER on The Metro: Ali Evans
Detroit’s only eyewear maker is turning headsWhen Ali began his journey into eyewear manufacturing, he knew nothing about the industry....
The Metro: How small businesses are faring in Southeast Michigan amid tariffs, inflation
What does it feel like to be a small business owner in southeast Michigan right now? It’s hard to get...
The Metro: While DEI is under attack, restorative justice holds its ground
Under the Trump administration, the space for diversity, equity, and inclusion is shrinking. Federal dollars are drying up, and programs...
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...
