The Metro: How can we improve maternal health care in Detroit?
Maternal mortality is high in the U.S. compared with other wealthy countries, and particularly high in Michigan. Detroit had the...
Created Equal: Unpacking Michigan’s Election Day turnout
Michigan set a record in the 2024 election. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that 79% of eligible voters in...
The Metro: Wayne State researcher on the common misconceptions of food insecurity
Food insecurity is hard to quantify. It means pinpointing who exactly has access to nutritious food. Subscribe to The Metro on Apple...
Michigan 2024 Election Results: Wayne State University Board of Governors
Voters will decide who will serve on the next Wayne State University Board of Governors on Tuesday, Nov. 5. There are...
A look at the university board races on the ballot in Michigan
This election season, voters across the state will fill two seats on the leadership boards of Michigan's three largest universities,...
Michigan 2024 Voter Guide: Wayne State University Board of Governors
The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.In addition to the presidential, Congressional, and state House races, voters across the...
The Metro: Detroit Horse Power breaks ground on new facility, galloping to 2026 opening
The next polo champion or Olympian could be a Detroiter. Historically, horseback riding isn't an activity you see often in...
Created Equal: WSU official on efforts to improve graduation rates among Black students
As a university in the majority-Black city of Detroit, Wayne State University is expected to serve Black student’s aspirations in ways that are...
The Metro: A Detroiter’s dedication to Latino music and community
It’s the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, and to celebrate, The Metro was joined by a Detroit musician, activist,...
The Metro: Womxnhouse Detroit co-owner, artists on building a safe space for women to create
Womxnhouse Detroit offers a residency for women creatives who aim to spread their knowledge and crafts while also bringing new...
Created Equal: Why educator says Wayne County judge’s reaction to sleeping girl was ‘unfair’
In August, Eva Goodman was placed in handcuffs and a jail uniform for sleeping in a courtroom during a field...
The Metro: Detroit saxophonist composing songs inspired by city parks
A new project is combining sounds and storytelling – rooted in Detroit’s parks and neighborhoods. The Joyce Foundation, in collaboration...