The Metro: The community behind Detroit’s skateparks
Skateparks are more than just a place to sharpen your skills. They’re a community hub that draws people of different...
Detroit deploys new election security after 2020 chaos
The special counsel in the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump released a report weeks ago that held...
Detroit Evening Report: Crime down in Detroit, new program to improve maternal health + more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover decreasing crime in the city of Detroit, Michigan doctors reducing maternal mortality rates...
The Metro: The history (and end) of Devil’s Night in Detroit
The day before Halloween is referred to as Mischief Night in many parts of the country, but in Detroit, it...
Detroit Evening Report: City of Detroit names new deputy mayor
Mayor Mike Duggan named Melia Howard as his new deputy on Wednesday, replacing Todd Bettison — who becomes Detroit’s interim...
Detroit Evening Report: Boston education nonprofit expands to Detroit; Halloween happenings + more
Tonight on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover a Boston-based education nonprofit's expansion to Detroit; family-friendly Halloween activities that won't break...
The Metro: What it means to improve voting access for people with disabilities
In the 2022 election, 20% of people with disabilities were likely to face difficulties voting. That’s compared to 6% of...
Detroit’s winter outlook trends warmer and wetter
The National Weather Service says this winter could be warmer and wetter than usual in southeast Michigan.The agency recently issued...
The Metro: VHF Project bringing solar-powered street art to Corktown
While Detroit’s abandoned houses are dwindling, they still dot many neighborhoods in the city. Detroit-based artist Cary Longchamps spent his childhood...
The Metro: How capping I-75 could reconnect communities
In the 1940s, Detroit, like many communities across the country, saw the highway system tear through Black neighborhoods. It disrupted...
The Metro: New Filipino coffee shop opens in New Center
Jonathan Peregrino never thought the reaction to his shop would be so warm. That was until Filipinos and others from...
The Metro Events Guide: How to spend Halloween Weekend in Detroit
This week, we’re going all-in on spooky season, from creepy concerts to canine costume contests.Plus, a couple events unrelated to...