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Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
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Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest reveals top 4 finalists for $100K grand prize
The top four finalists will proceed to the “Hatch Off” next week to pitch their startups — like a local version of “Shark Tank.”
The Metro: Black Tech Saturdays helping Detroiters succeed in expanding field
Johnnie Turnage, co-creator of Black Tech Saturdays, joined the show to discuss how the organization has grown since its founding one year ago.
The Metro: Detroit’s Civil War history, uncovered
Tom Perkins of BridgeDetroit joins the show to talk about new archaeological findings in Detroit that could help uncover a piece of Civil War history.
The Metro: Local rabbi reflects on traditions of Passover holiday
Rabbi Matt Zerwekh from Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park joined the show this week to share more about the Jewish high holiday and its many symbols and traditions.
The Metro: ShotStopper program creating community change in Detroit
Launched in August 2023, two partnering ShotStopper groups have already seen great success in reducing violent crime in their communities.
The Metro: Public schools are fighting a mental health crisis; funds are running out
The state of Michigan approved a $240 million program in 2021 to help schools hire 874 mental health workers.
The Metro: The city stars alongside its creator in ‘Diarra From Detroit’
Diarra Kilpatrick joined “The Metro” on Friday to talk about the buzzy new show on BET and her love of storytelling.
The Metro: Detroit architecture firm recognized for historic preservation efforts
The American Institute of Architects recently presented metro Detroit firm Quinn Evans with the Architecture Firm Award of 2024.
The Metro: New Eliza Howell Park art project to be made from Rouge River waste
The park’s 2024 artist-in-residence Halima Cassells joined the show along with Program Director Augusta Morrison to talk about the park’s residency program.
The Metro: Detroit Councilman Fred Durhal shares highlights from 2025 fiscal budget
Durhal joined “The Metro” on Monday to discuss the city’s budget for fiscal year 2025 and what it means for residents.
The Metro: Birdie’s Bookmobile to collect books for kids at Eastern Market this Saturday
The nonprofit will be at Shed 2 in Eastern Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday for drop offs.
The Metro: ACLU report calls for end to Michigan’s parental consent law for abortions
Today on “The Metro,” we’re joined by ACLU Political Director Merissa Kovach to discuss the report and how the policy limits health care access for young people.
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