The Metro: Thousands converge on a ‘sparkling’ Michigan Central Station for grand reopening
More than 20,000 people gathered in Roosevelt Park on Thursday for a star-studded concert celebrating the grand reopening of Detroit's...
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The Metro: The transformation of Detroit’s iconic Michigan Central Station
While lots of talk is surrounding Michigan Central Station's grand reopening concert on Thursday, there are many who are much...
The Metro: New terminal, amenities coming to Detroit’s city airport
Coleman A. Young International Airport is getting a facelift after nearly 50 years without major renovations. Last year, the city...
The Metro: Author Vikki Tobak celebrates hip-hop jewelry, history with ‘Ice Cold’ exhibit
Last year marked 50 years of hip-hop. Detroit has many musical contributions to the genre as well as influence on...
The Metro: Mighty Real Queer Detroit exhibition celebrates queer art during Pride Month
One of the largest LGBTQ+ art exhibitions is making its return for Pride Month. The Mighty Real Queer biennial event...
Detroit Youth Choir members talk Music Hall concert, NFL Draft experience and more
The Detroit Youth Choir remains busy after their recent performance at the NFL Draft and their docuseries on Disney Plus. ...
MPC 2024: Media roundtable share highlights, takeaways from Mackinac
There is a lot going on at this year's Mackinac Policy Conference. With so many lawmakers in one place, so...
MPC 2024: What does ‘Bridging The Future Together’ really look like for Michigan?
The theme for this year's Mackinac Policy Conference is “Bridging The Future Together,”…but what does that look like? On Wednesday's...
The Metro: Michigan Fashion Week supports creators in the state
There are countless exports from Detroit that often influence the world. From music to sports to the auto industry, the...
The Metro: DJ Delano Smith and Blackmoonchild will make crowds ‘roar’ at Movement
Detroiters are gearing up for an epic weekend of electronic music from some of the city's most talented and well-respected...
The Metro: Argentine-inspired PUMA to hold soft opening during Movement
Music fans attending Movement this weekend who are looking for a bite to eat are in for a treat as...
The Metro: New mental health survey aims to better identify Detroiters’ health care needs
In recent years, conversations about mental health have been getting more attention, but it's not always easy to determine when...