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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: Ukraine’s Cultural Forces makes Detroit stop on tour
One initiative arising from the frontlines of the war is Ukraine’s Cultural Forces, a group of military members who were professional artists before the war.
The Metro: New Bridge Housing Campus addresses homelessness in Detroit
The campus will provide up to 120 days of housing and offer medical, psychological, addiction and job-readiness services.
The Metro: Thousands converge on a ‘sparkling’ Michigan Central Station for grand reopening
Some of the biggest names in Detroit music performed in the highly anticipated show, from Diana Ross and The Clark Sisters to Jack White, Big Sean and Eminem.
The Metro: The transformation of Detroit’s iconic Michigan Central Station
Richard Hess, principal architect at Quinn Evans and project manager for the Michigan Central Station’s restoration, joined the show to discuss the process.
The Metro: New terminal, amenities coming to Detroit’s city airport
Jason Watt, director of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, joined the show to discuss the facility’s new design and enhancements.
The Metro: Author Vikki Tobak celebrates hip-hop jewelry, history with ‘Ice Cold’ exhibit
Tobak joined “The Metro” on Tuesday to talk about her book — which inspired the exhibit — and her passion for jewelry and hip-hop history.
The Metro: Mighty Real Queer Detroit exhibition celebrates queer art during Pride Month
The exhibition displays diverse forms of art that honors the LGBTQ+ community and acts as a call-to-action for queer rights.
Detroit Youth Choir members talk Music Hall concert, NFL Draft experience and more
Detroit Youth Choir performs live at Music Hall in Detroit on Sunday.
MPC 2024: Media roundtable share highlights, takeaways from Mackinac
WDET’s Nick Austin sat down with Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan, Clara Hendrickson of the Detroit Free Press and WDET’s Russ McNamara.
MPC 2024: What does ‘Bridging The Future Together’ really look like for Michigan?
WDET’s Nick Austin spoke with the MEDC’s Chief Growth & Marketing Officer Hilary Doe to get her perspective on what our state should do to create a better future for Michigan.
The Metro: Michigan Fashion Week supports creators in the state
Michigan Fashion Week returns for its 12th year June 5-8 at the Godfrey Hotel in Detroit.
The Metro: DJ Delano Smith and Blackmoonchild will make crowds ‘roar’ at Movement
A Detroit techno icon and an upcoming Black, female DJ in the city joined “The Metro” ahead of their Movement sets this weekend.
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