The Metro: A spooky Halloween show with zombies, a haunted house and politics
George A. Romero’s 1968 film 'Night of the Living Dead' featured an invasion of ghouls – mindless cannibals, thriving off...
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...
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...
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: 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...
The Metro: Patchwork Culinary Project helping to create opportunities for immigrants
Oftentimes, when we think of the immigrant story, we think about people coming to a new country for better opportunities...
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: Mexican Irish Festival celebrates cultural connections in Detroit
There’s a long history of Irish and Mexican people blending together in North America and in Detroit specifically. After a...
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...
The Metro: Celebrate Buffalo Soldiers history at Rouge Park blues festival
The Detroit Parks Coalition's Freedom Arts Festival is celebrating the Buffalo Soldiers on Saturday at Rouge Park with a family-friendly...
The Metro: MC5 to be honored at Woodbridge Porch Concerts Saturday
The fourth annual Woodbridge Porch Concerts are set to take place this Saturday, featuring live music from local artists with...