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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: What lies ahead for the Detroit Land Bank Authority?
The Detroit Land Bank Authority has made tremendous changes in Detroit since its conception in 2008. But without a subsidy from the city for the 2026 fiscal year and new leadership entering the conversation, the future is unclear.
The Metro: Collective of women architects reimagining Detroit through design
Laura Marie Peterson, director of One Plus One Plus and Laura Walker, owner and co-founder of Other Work, joined The Metro to chat more about what architecture can do for a community.
The Metro: The Wright Museum celebrates 60 years
Director of Design and Fabrication Kevin Davidson spoke with The Metro’s Tia Graham about the legacy of The Wright Museum of African American History.
The Metro: Michigan businesses brace for impact from tariff hikes
Detroit boutique owner Rachel Lutz and supply chain expert Professor Jason Miller explain how tariffs are reshaping prices, choices, and shopping in metro Detroit.
The Metro: The case for more small-scale development projects in Detroit
Since Detroit began increasing its population gain, smaller projects have gotten less attention. But executive director of Building Community Value Chase Cantrell wants to change that by assisting small-scale developers.
The Metro: Student success program hosting jazz and poetry fundraiser
This Saturday, August 16th, Crocket-Lumumba Scholars will host Homegrown, an evening of Detroit jazz and poetry at the Gretchen Valade Center for Jazz. The fundraiser will feature renowned artists Marion Hayden, Michigan’s poet laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, Allen Dannard, and Tariq Gardner.
The Metro: Community members frustrated by lack of decorum on Highland Park’s City Council
During a recent city council meeting in Highland Park, confusion over veto authority sparked a heated moment with a dramatic walk‑out by Council Member Khursheed Ash-Shafii.
The Metro: Reacting to Tuesday’s primary election results with Pat Batcheller
Tuesday night, Detroit got the election results that the polls predicted. Detroit City Council President
The Metro: Michiganders face power struggle over rising utility bills
As the temperature has climbed this summer, so have energy bills—and frustrations. These higher costs
The Metro: Can a new coalition remove big money from Michigan politics?
Billionaires and dark money political action committees dominated spending in the 2024 election cycle. One
The Metro: AfroFuture festival makes US debut in Detroit
An annual showcase of music, dance and culture from across the African diaspora is coming
The Metro: How should universities respond to student protests?
Universities have been cracking down on pro-Palestine student protestors. In April, the University of Michigan
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