The Metro: Exploring gender roles in 2024, from ‘girlboss’ to ‘trad wife’

The ​incoming ​Trump ​administration ​wants ​a ​return ​to ​traditional ​family ​values, ​and ​a ​lot ​of ​people ​who ​voted ​for ​him...

The Metro: Trans community fears for LGBTQ rights after Trump’s reelection

Many people in the queer community are on edge after Donald Trump's reelection in November. The Trevor Project, a leading...

The Metro: WDET joining Midtown Detroit’s 50th annual Noel Night celebrations

The city of Detroit is already donned in holiday drip following the tree lighting last month. This Saturday, holiday cheer...

The Metro: Nonprofit seeks to create community hub in former Corktown school site    

A local nonprofit is working to transform a former school property in Corktown into a community hub that will house...

The Metro: Windsor mayor on how Trump’s policies could impact Canada 

President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t have many concrete plans for what he wants to do when he gets into office. His...

The Metro: Abu Ghraib detainees awarded $42M, military contractor held liable for abuse

Editor's note: This conversation discusses some disturbing subject matter, including torture. A U.S. jury last week awarded $42 million to...

The Metro: Michiganders welcome firearm deer hunting season this week 

Michigan's firearm deer hunting season officially opened on Friday, meaning thousands of enthusiasts from around the state and beyond are...

The Metro: New research explores energy-efficient ways to degrade PFAS

The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision next year on a case that will help determine the...

The Metro: Detroit filmmaker to release new film starring Lynn Whitfield, Renée Elise Goldsberry

The holidays are right around the corner. The days around Thanksgiving and Christmas are known for many things: pretty lights,...

The Metro: Retired UAW member shares why he proudly supported Donald Trump

President-elect Donald Trump won both the electoral college and the popular vote in the presidential election by gaining support from...

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...

The Metro: Detroit coalition 482Forward hoping to boost voter turnout in the city

Voter turnout in the city of Detroit has been historically low, with the number of residents casting ballots in the...