Exploring what unites us and divides us as people and as a region.
The goal of Crossing the Lines is to tell stories that show the diversity of people and perspectives that make up Metro Detroit by collaborating directly with residents of the cities and neighborhoods that we’re examining.
This community-first journalism aims to engage with listeners by finding them where they live and work, by talking to them about their concerns in their community and listening — really listening — to what they have to say.
Communities visited since the series began in 2011 include Canton, Center Line, Southfield, Windsor and several Detroit neighborhoods. WDET is examining Highland Park and Northville in 2026.
Take a look at areas we’ve covered previously:
Highland Park 2026
Crossing the Lines: Highland Park pastor says he serves in an ‘enclave of love’
Detroit-born Highland Park resident Pastor Leon Morehead shares what he loves about Highland Park’s community and how he sees the area improving.
The Metro: Highland Park’s library has been dark for years. Residents haven’t given up
Once home to 53,000 people, the birthplace of the Model T moving assembly line now has fewer than 9,000 residents. WDET reporters have been spending time with the people who stayed for the series “Crossing the Lines.”
Crossing the Lines: A conversation with Highland Park’s mayor
Mayor Glenda McDonald talks about how she came to Highland Park as a child, why she stays, and what she’s trying to do to improve the city.
Former Crossing the Lines
WDET reporters focus on Highland Park in latest Crossing the Lines
Crossing the Lines: Waffle Café Detroit puts a spin on a breakfast staple
Crossing the Lines: University District is Detroit’s fourth neighborhood to add security fee
Crossing the Lines: Live6 planners play the long game
Crossing the Lines: Supreme Café brings halal organic gourmet food options to Detroit’s Bagley neighborhood
Crossing the Lines: Live6 Alliance facilitates business growth
CuriosiD: Who was Bagley?
Crescent Academy Celebrates 30 Years in Canton
Canton Battles COVID, By the Numbers
Canton Residents Are Missing the Community’s “Third Place”
Pandemic Pushes Pause on ‘Mysterious’ Canton Music Studio
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