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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: Outlier Media’s new SMS service aims to address information gaps in Detroit
Outlier Media’s Sarah Alvarez joined the show to discuss the local news outlet’s new and improved texting service for Detroiters.
The Metro: How is the Gordie Howe Bridge construction impacting residents?
Simone Sagovac, director of the Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition, joined the show to discuss the impact the bridge has had on city residents.
The Metro: Will young people get out to vote?
BridgeDetroit Reporter Malachi Barrett joined the show to talk about young people’s interest in politics this election season.
The Metro: New safety lab in Auburn Hills will test EV batteries
UL Solutions has opened a new $100 million safety lab in Auburn Hills to test electric vehicle batteries.
The Metro: Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network providing 24/7 mental health crisis services
DWIHN’s Mobile Crisis Director JaKeya Kellom says calls to their crisis services have increased from 30 in December to 141 in the month of July.
The Metro: Detroit collective offers microgrants to 10 community groups for Black Philanthropy Month
The Umoja Debate Network received $2,500 from TSOP Michigan in a recent round of microgrants for 10 metro Detroit nonprofits and block clubs.
The Metro: New ESPN documentary revisits former Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga’s near-perfect game
A new documentary from the ESPN series E:60 called “28 Outs: An Imperfect Story” is
The Metro: Design Core’s Detroit Month of Design to kick off in September
Kiana Wenzell of Design Core Detroit, and Detroit photographer and Month of Design participant Elonte Davis joined the show to share what we can expect from the 14th annual event.
The Metro: Detroit students immerse themselves in African culture during trip to Ghana
There is a new cohort of Detroit students who can now say that they’ve not
The Metro: Grammy-nominated Mumu Fresh makes Detroit stop on The Healing Tour
Fresh joined us live in-studio before her show to talk about the tour, the inspiration behind her music and being a musical ambassador.
The Metro: Detroit nonprofit helping to break higher ed barriers
Kelli McCloud, liaison for Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars, joined the show to talk about the nonprofit and getting high schoolers ready for college.
The Metro: Hazel Park Art Fair returns this weekend
Lily Ristau, secretary of the Hazel Park Arts Council, joined The Metro on Monday to share more about this year’s event.
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