The Metro: How to talk across the political divide in Michigan
For years, many of us have watched political polarization deepen, pulling families, friends, and communities apart. That sense of distance...
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The Metro: How to talk across the political divide in Michigan
For years, many of us have watched political polarization deepen, pulling families, friends, and communities apart. That sense of distance...
The Metro: Prideraiser reaches decade milestone in Detroit
The Detroit Football Club’s supporting group, the Northern Guard, began Prideraiser in 2017. Every goal scored over the course of...
The Metro: Behind some of Motown’s biggest hits was a woman the label never properly credited
When Sylvia Moy auditioned for Motown as a singer it opened a lane for her as a songwriter. But she...
The Metro: The Senate Theater kicks off summer with ‘Hot, Sweaty, and Weird’ Film Series
This weekend is filled with events for film enthusiasts, and The Senate Theater is offering a way to start the...
The Metro: A Blue Cross change could put therapy out of reach for many
For years, many of us accepted the stigma and avoided therapy. But things are changing. These days, people are seeking...
The Metro: Detroit Youth Choir tackles Alice Walker’s ‘The Color Purple’
The Detroit Youth Choir has had an inspiring rise from the city of Detroit to some of the largest stages...
The Metro: Devastation from afar feels close for many in Michigan’s Lebanese community
Many residents in metro Detroit — home to the nation’s largest Lebanese community — are mourning as the war between...
The Metro: Comedian Sam Tallent headlines WDET’s June comedy showcase
For comedians, every crowd is different.Sam Tallent is a comedian, novelist, and host of the Chubby Behemoth Podcast. After touring...
The Metro: Renting an apartment? Extra fees may be costing you hundreds
Have you ever rented an apartment and noticed extra fees tacked onto the rent? A fee for the trash. A...
The Metro: Confidence is at a record low. So why is metro Detroit launching businesses in droves?
If it feels like everyone you know is stressed about money right now, the numbers back you up. This spring,...
The Metro: Why homes are built more quickly in West Michigan — and what the rest of the state can learn
Michigan is facing a serious housing shortage, with experts estimating the state needs to build nearly 100,000 homes. Outdated zoning...
The Metro: The leading legacies of Gayly Speaking and ‘Come Out! In Detroit’
In 1973, the Gay Radio Collective began producing Gayly Speaking through WDET. The Lesbian Radio Collective collaborated with them to...
