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
White Flight Caused Canton’s Boom. Now, Immigrants Call It Home
Teens Say The Suburbs Are Depressing. Here’s What To Do About It.
Case Study Canton: Is It Time to Come Up With New Ways to Design Suburbs?
‘Mysterious’ Michigan Studio Lures Music Icons to Canton
Canton’s English Language Learners Find Support and Community with Local Nonprofit
Three Schools, One Campus: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Offer a Unique High School Experience
Canton Community Foundation Aims to Address Chronic Loneliness
Canton Roads: Where Does the Money Go?
Canton Chamber President Says the Township’s Business Climate Remains Strong
Nature Continues to Disappear in Canton
Canton: Home to Global Foods and Services
WDET Introduces Crossing The Lines – Canton
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