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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Detroit City FC’s new stadium aims to reflect the community
A new stadium is ushering in a new era for DCFC. AlumniFi Field is set to open for the 2027 USL Championship season.
Container on The Metro: Jermond Booze
Born and raised in Arkansas, Jermond “Chef Booze” Booze has made Detroit home, using food to spark bigger conversations through music themed dinners, youth mentorship, and a win on “Chopped.”
The Metro: Street closures in downtown Northville gain community support, spark lawsuits
A legal fight in Northville highlights a national debate over whether cities should prioritize walkability or traffic flow. Members of Community Over Cars joined The Metro to discuss their efforts.
The Metro: Lansing native Nicole Melnyk to headline ‘What’s So Funny About Detroit’
Nicole Melnyk is a comedian known for her energy and sharp wit.
The Metro: Ford charges forward with new EV plans
Ford hopes to bring a 30,000 dollar mid-size electric pick-up to market in two years.
The Metro: With $156 million solar program axed, what’s Michigan’s path forward?
Oakland County Commissioner Chair Dave Woodward weighs in on whether Michigan can still cut energy costs and grow clean power without federal dollars.
The Metro: Giving expecting mothers money gets bipartisan support in Lansing
Last week, the Michigan Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services held a hearing to discuss the expansion of Rx Kids, which offers women $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 a month during their child’s first year of life.
The Metro: Brightmoor Music Series continues jazz series with ‘Puttin on the Ritz’
“Puttin on the Ritz” is a celebration of the 100th birthday of the park’s namesake, Etheldra Mae Williams.
The Metro: Expunged on paper, not in court. A Hmong dad’s detention in Michigan
St. Johns resident Lue Yang, a father of six and Hmong community leader, was arrested at work and moved into ICE custody in July. His decades-old Michigan conviction was expunged, but immigration law still counts it.
The Metro: ‘The Grand Secret’ turns Mackinaw Island into the set of a murder mystery
“The Grand Secret” is a new book that depicts schemes, betrayal, and a high profile murder on Michigan’s Mackinaw Island alongside the site’s natural beauty and landmarks.
The Metro: Cracks showing in the Detroit-Windsor economy
New tariffs and shifting border rules have fueled uncertainty about the Detroit-Windsor integrated economy.
The Metro: ‘Next of kin’ bill aims to close medical decision-making gap in Michigan
A new set of bipartisan bills aims to close the medical decision-making gap in Michigan, allowing next of kin to make critical decisions when needed.
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