DER Weekends: Detroit genealogist on the importance, emotional toll of researching African American ancestors
In honor of Juneteenth, Wayne State University hosted a series of lectures and a genealogy workshop focused on tracing African...
DER Weekends: Detroit genealogist on the importance, emotional toll of researching African American ancestors
In honor of Juneteenth, Wayne State University hosted a series of lectures and a genealogy workshop focused on tracing African...
Judge set to decide whether New York can dispose of atomic waste in metro Detroit
A judge is set to decide whether low-level radioactive material left over from the creation of the first atomic bomb...
Detroit Evening Report: City to bring back annual Detroit Bike Summit this weekend
The city of Detroit's Office of Mobility Innovation has announced the return of its annual Detroit Bike Summit at Chandler...
The Metro: Inaugural gala to honor 2 Detroit innovators in Black arts and culture
Two groundbreaking leaders of Detroit's arts and culture scene will be honored at the GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural GhostLight Gala,...
The Metro: A realtor’s insight into Detroit’s housing market
After decades of steady decline, Detroit's population is finally growing. Latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Detroit increased its...
The Metro: Concert of Colors to showcase Tejano rhythms in southwest Detroit
Each year the Concert of Colors transforms Detroit with sounds from across the globe. This year the rhythm is beating...
The Metro Events Guide: Cultural celebrations for parks, people and patriotism
This week, we're celebrating lots of different aspects of our community, from the people who make things happen to the...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan food assistance programs aim to combat hunger this summer
Children experiencing food insecurity this summer will have multiple services available to them to get free, nutritional meals.Subscribe to the...
The Metro: Historic Rouge Park celebrates 100 years
Detroit's Rouge Park is turning 100 this year. Friends of Rouge Park is hosting a free, three-day festival at the...
Detroit Evening Report: 9 Michigan communities receive state funding to enhance downtowns
Detroit’s North End will soon be getting some special funds for summer events in the area. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...
The Metro: West Bloomfield rabbi on Zionism, rising antisemitism, fighting extremism
Since Oct. 7, 2023, the world has felt different for a lot of American Jews. Antisemitism has risen. More recently,...
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The Metro: Detroit native Darnell Davis on the art and joy of wig making
Detroit native and “wig engineer” Darnell Davis is making a name for himself in the beauty and entertainment industries. Designing...