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The Metro covers local and regional news and current affairs, arts and cultural events and topics, with a commitment to airing perspectives and uncovering stories underreported by mainstream media in Detroit.
Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience
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The Metro: Detroit’s Solar Neighborhood Initiative facing pushback from property owners
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The Metro: Detroit activist on what it means to be a ‘self-revolutionary’
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The Metro: Nonprofit Detroit Hives turning vacant lots into an oasis for pollinators, residents
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The Metro: How President Trump’s hostile relationship with the press is playing out for NPR, PBS
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The Metro: Pulitzer-winning composer brings ‘Central Park Five’ to Detroit Opera stage
Three years ago, “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X” sold out shows at
The Metro: ‘Heroes vs. Villains’ exhibit shining a light on Detroit’s comic book history
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The Metro: Macomb Defenders Rising seeks to defend democracy in metro Detroit
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The Metro: Was justice served for ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO who stole $44M?
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The Metro: Group lobbies to release prisoners still locked up for cannabis
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The Metro: Smog and soot exposure contributing to Detroit’s bad air quality
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President Trump marks 100 days in office with Macomb County trip
The visit included a stop at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, where the president announced a new F-15 fleet.
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