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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Detroit’s greenway continues its expansion around the city
When completed, the Joe Louis Greenway will wrap itself around the city, stretching 29 miles and connecting 23 Detroit neighborhoods with bike and pedestrian paths.
The Metro: Why homelessness is increasing in Detroit’s suburbs
President of Community Housing Network Kirsten Elliot discussed federal funding cuts, increasing homelessness in the suburbs and more.
The Metro: Oakland Avenue Urban Farm turns 25
This year marks 25 years of urban farming in the North End and the organization is celebrating with a gala on September 27th.
The Metro: Community members are helping shape DCFC’s new Corktown stadium
Nine members — chosen by residents, city council, and developers — will meet with the DCFC team over the coming months to hammer out how this project can benefit the neighborhood.
CONTAINER on The Metro: Fried Chicken and Caviar
Fried Chicken and Caviar isn’t just about food — it’s about vibes. The Detroit pop-up from Chi Walker and Nik Renee Cole has built a following with adventurous recipes, from glizzy hot dog parties to catering the James Beard Awards.
The Metro: Cass corridor prepares for 46th Dally in the Alley festival
In 1978, residents in the Detroit’s Cass Corridor resisted Wayne State’s plan to demolish historic
The Metro: Day long exhibition reimagines an environmentally healthy Detroit
SustainACity is one of over 95 events celebrating Detroit’s UNESCO designation during the Month of Design. The Metro spoke with curator Asia Hamilton.
The Metro: Detroit public schools write the next page of literacy recovery
Detroit’s youngest readers are showing their strongest M-STEP performance in years, but closing the gap to proficiency will take much more work.
The Metro: Could I-375 pause rekindle Detroit’s fight for real repair?
State officials paused the I-375 boulevard plan amid rising costs and public pushback. Supporters say it’s a chance to center safety and legacy; others worry the project may stall for good.
The Metro: The plan for getting ranked choice voting on Michigan’s November ballot next year
Two months ago, a campaign to enact ranked choice voting in Michigan got off the
The Metro: Former college president encourages dialogue to solve higher ed conflicts
When protests on college campuses in response to the Israel-Hamas war erupted across the nation,
The Metro: The carbon footprint myth and where real climate solutions begin
From carbon calculators to recycling campaigns, everyday choices became the centerpiece of climate action. This framing, however, left the most powerful players out of the spotlight.
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