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Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Belle Isle Aquarium celebrating 120th anniversary
The Belle Isle Aquarium has a lot to celebrate. America’s oldest aquarium has reached a
The Metro: A visit from poet Brad Walrond and Detroit Poet Laureate jessica Care moore
Walrond and moore joined “The Metro” to talk about Walrond’s book, “Everywhere Alien,” and the 20th anniversary celebration of Black Women Rock at The Fillmore.
The Metro: Ageless creativity and community building in needlework art
It’s fascinating to see that in a world where technology is king, there’s still a
The Metro: Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer expands recognition for regional poets
To discuss her latest project, what it’s been like to be the state poet laureate, and to explore an event she’s teaching, Nandi Comer joined “The Metro.”
The Metro: Michigan Republicans work to gain support in metro Detroit
Michigan Republican Party Vice Chair Hassan Nehme discussed how his party is appealing to voters in Southeast Michigan.
The Metro: New resources aim to provide water assistance to Detroiters
The accessibility of fresh, clean water and a functioning infrastructure is something that many of
The Metro: Previewing Sounds Like Detroit 2024 performers
WDET’s “MI Local” host Jeff Milo previewed the artists performing at Sounds Like Detroit Aug. 15 at New Center Park — headlined by Drey Skonie & the kLOUDs.
The Metro: ‘Coolin’ with Cops’ initiative aims to build bridges between Detroit youth and police
The upcoming “Coolin’ with Cops” meet-ups are just one of many ways PAL aims to help grow connections between local youth and the police.
The Metro: Is China the future of the global automotive industry?
Chinese automakers are expected to achieve 33% global market share by 2030, according to consulting firm AlixPartners.
Dearborn Mayor Hammoud: ‘There must be a timeline of how we achieve a just Palestinian state’
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud spoke to WDET about what Democrats need to do to secure Michigan’s Arab American voters come November’s general election.
The Metro: New exhibit at The Wright honors writer and activist James Baldwin
If James Baldwin were alive today, he would have been celebrating his 100th birthday. To
The Metro: New Oakland County program offering student debt relief for residents
Oakland County Commissioner Charlie Cavell joined the show on Thursday to discuss the new program and how it will work.
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