Detroit Evening Report: Global Detroit launches leadership program for BIPOC, immigrants
Global Detroit is launching the New American Leadership Academy. It’s a free leadership program to empower people of color, with...
The Metro: Why an Oakland County official believes empathy can help prevent death from overdose
A few years out of the pandemic, overdose deaths continue to drop. A new report found that overdose deaths declined...
Acoustic Café: The Detroit duo Moonrisers make their national debut as in-studio guests, plus Southern Avenue, Vienna Teng, Gregory Porter and more
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, Detroit songwriter Libby De Camp and drummer/percussionist Adam Schreiber are Moonrisers. Their instrumental...
CONTAINER on The Metro: Nabeela Najjar
Nabeela Najjar is the creative force behind Seamstress Bee, where she works as a costume and fashion designer.A graduate of...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Historical October releases, plus new stuff from Trombone Shorty, Detroit’s Peter Litvin, TuneYards and more!
In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, a new month means a new look back in history with...
The Metro: Employees at Ann Arbor dispensary seek union representation
Employees at the Exclusive Brands Marijuana & Cannabis Dispensary have been striking for over a month. They say they’re expected...
MichMash: Lansing passes the 2026 state budget 3 days late
When we started working on MichMash this week, it was past the Oct. 1 deadline and a state budget for...
Detroit Evening Report: $1B boost for roads and schools in new Michigan budget
Michigan lawmakers pass 2026 state budgetAfter months of waiting and two missed deadlines, the 2026 state budget has finally passed....
ACLU of Michigan seeks release of detainee with leukemia, seven others
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is suing the federal government on behalf of eight people currently held by...
Three days late, MI Legislature approves $80 billion budget
“Let us pray,” intoned Senator Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) shortly after midnight.She got directly and succinctly to the point with her...
The Metro Events Guide: Eight places to see Detroit talent this week
Detroit is overflowing with talent, and this week's lineup of events proves it. From bands to comedians, from visual artists...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn reprints absentee ballots
The City of Dearborn says new absentee ballots will be mailed to residents after a printing error was discovered. City...