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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: Detroit Renaissance girls basketball team wins PSL Championship title
The team’s coach, Chris Bass, joined The Metro to talk about the win, coaching the girls team and pushing girls in sports to the front page.
The Metro: A closer look at Highland Park City Council
Producer Jack Filbrandt sat down with the Detroit Documenters to learn more about the challenges Highland Park leaders are prioritizing.
The Metro: Federal education funding cuts could impact vulnerable Michigan students the most
Executive Director of Ed Trust-Midwest Amber Arellano joined The Metro on Monday to discuss the role the department plays and the impacts funding cuts could have.
The Metro: Detroit Tigers start spring training
Today on The Metro, we’re turning back the clock on some favorite Tigers memories and looking ahead to 2025 Major League Baseball Opening Day.
The Metro: HUD gives Detroit $346M to prevent basement flooding
The Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funding is tied to the flooding Detroit and other communities experienced in August 2023.
The Metro: Local nonprofit advocates for ‘holistic’ approach to ending homelessness
Today on The Metro, we discuss some of the biggest contributing factors that lead to homelessness and what barriers people experiencing homelessness in Detroit face.
The Metro: Thrifting takes center stage at 7th Annual Rags $2 Riches fashion show
The 7th annual Rags $2 Riches fashion show wants to highlight thrifted clothes, give them a high-end twist and show you can still look fly in second hand apparel.
The Metro: 60 years since Voting Rights Act of 1965
It’s been 60 years since a pivotal moment in the fight for equality in America.
The Metro: A warm community event brings artists together at the LOVE Building
Tomorrow night is the final instalment of the Love@Nite: The Sun Inside series.
The Metro: Black history is Detroit’s history
Today on The Metro, we’re looking at what Black history means to the city of Detroit.
The Metro: Exploring the ties between Detroit music and the Black church
Deborah Smith Pollard joins the show to talk about the state of Gospel music and why Detroit is so influential to the genre.
The Metro: Funding is running out for ShotStopper crime reduction program
Producer Sam Corey sat down with interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison to learn more about the program and how he’s advocating for sustained funding.
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