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The Metro: Is the US health care system broken? Metro Detroiters discuss

Dorothy Jones December 17, 2024

The killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has sparked a lot of conversations about political violence and also about health insurance in...

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The Metro: Potential impacts of Michigan’s minimum wage increase

Dorothy Jones December 16, 2024

We’re seeing a change in Michigan when it comes to wages. After a six-year battle that involved lawsuits, protests, and...

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Jonathan Peregrino owns JP Makes & Bakes, a traditional Filipino bakery in Detroit's New Center neighborhood.
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The Metro: New Filipino coffee shop opens in New Center

Dorothy Jones October 25, 2024

Jonathan Peregrino never thought the reaction to his shop would be so warm.  That was until Filipinos and others from...

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Birch Kemp (center), executive director of Arboretum Detroit, gives a tour of Circle Forest in Detroit's Poletown East neighborhood.
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The Metro: Nonprofit reclaiming nature in Poletown with ‘Circle Forest’ restoration project

Dorothy Jones October 17, 2024

Detroit’s Poletown neighborhood is now home to a restored forest.   Detroit Future City and Arboretum Detroit worked with community members,...

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The Metro: Out of the Darkness Walk on Belle Isle aims to shine a light on mental health, suicide

Dorothy Jones October 14, 2024

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is holding annual community walks across the country this weekend, allowing people to remember...

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Right image: Tia Graham with Detroit historian Frank Solis. Left image: Archival photo of Tejano musician Martin Solis.
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The Metro: A Detroit musician’s historical impact on Tejano music

Dorothy Jones October 10, 2024

Tejano music, or Tex-Mex music, is a blend of different sounds and instruments from Mexico and other countries — like...

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The Metro: Tim Meadows’ Comedy Caucus coming to Pontiac this weekend

Dorothy Jones October 8, 2024

Detroit native Tim Meadows is making a point to bring support to this year’s presidential election. The comedian is hosting...

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The Black Canon will host "Art of the Ages," a benefit, exhibit and brunch experience to preserve Black art and history, on Sunday, Oct. 13 at Taylor'd Garden in Livonia.
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The Metro: Black film history treasures coming to Livonia

Dorothy Jones October 7, 2024

Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly suggested that the benefit event was being held at the Redford...

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Baker's Keyboard Lounge first opened its doors in 1934.
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The Metro: Baker’s, Simmons & Clark hit 90-plus year milestones in Detroit 

Dorothy Jones October 4, 2024

Both Baker's Keyboard Lounge and Simmons & Clark Jewelers have kept their doors open for 90-plus years — largely due...

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