The Metro: Annual Detroit Youth Poetry Con returns March 9
InsideOut Literary Arts has transformed Detroiters through written and spoken word poetry since 1995. On March 9, the organization is...
Created Equal: Black victims of violent crime disproportionately denied compensation
Thousands of Americans each year turn to state-run programs that provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime. In all...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan investing $10M to address overdose deaths, racial disparities
Michigan will spend $10 million this year to address overdose deaths and racial disparities in overdose treatments. Subscribe to the...
Black-led Sepia Coffee Project aims to bring specialty coffee to Highland Park
Martell Mason has worked in the coffee trade all over the world. But when he returned to his native Highland...
The Metro Events Guide: The Hamtramck Blowout returns, plus more local music
This week, we’ve got a wide variety of musical experiences, from the Hamtramck Blowout to Orchestra Hall. Plus, our first...
The Metro: Community history project in Detroit to collect Arab and Chaldean stories
Metro Detroit is home to one of the highest populations of Arab Americans in the United States. And recently, the...
Detroit City Council approves tax breaks, community benefits for Future of Health development
Detroit City Council has approved community benefits and around $300 million in tax incentives for the Future of Health development,...
The Metro: Dearborn native honors late father’s education career in new memoir
One of the earliest mentors we have in life outside of the home is our educators. In his new book,...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s first 3D-printed house hits the market
Detroit’s first 3D printed house is officially on the market in the city's Islandview neighborhood. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...
The Metro: RTA of Southeast Michigan preparing ‘action-oriented’ master plan
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan is preparing a new master plan. Established in 2012 to support the regional...
The Metro Events Guide: Short films, Detroit-made music and more
This week, we’re highlighting Detroit-made music, cultural celebrations across the city and critically-acclaimed short films. Plus, a chance to learn...
The Metro: Wayne Health Mobile Units provide maternal healthcare in low-income neighborhoods
The Wayne Health Mobile Unit launched in 2020 during the beginning stages of the of COVID-19 pandemic. While driving to...