The Metro: New safety lab in Auburn Hills will test EV batteries

When relying on clean sources of energy, like the sun and the wind, we need a way to store that...

The Metro: Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network providing 24/7 mental health crisis services

Over the past few years, the number of 911 calls involving individuals struggling with mental illness has increased in Detroit.  ...

The Metro: Detroit collective offers microgrants to 10 community groups for Black Philanthropy Month

Black Philanthropy Month is an annual, global campaign to get people to donate to a variety of organizations run by...

The Metro: New ESPN documentary revisits former Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga’s near-perfect game

A new documentary from the ESPN series E:60 called “28 Outs: An Imperfect Story” is revisiting Detroit Tigers Pitcher Armando...

The Metro: Design Core’s Detroit Month of Design to kick off in September

Detroit Month of Design is celebrating its 14th annual showcase of immersive design.   In this case, the word “design” is...

The Metro: Detroit students immerse themselves in African culture during trip to Ghana

There is a new cohort of Detroit students who can now say that they’ve not only gone out of the...

The Metro: Grammy-nominated Mumu Fresh makes Detroit stop on The Healing Tour

We talk politics on the show; we talk music on the show; and Baltimore native Maimouna Yousef — also known...

The Metro: Detroit nonprofit helping to break higher ed barriers

It’s that time of year again — back to school. Teachers are getting their classrooms ready and kids are soaking...

The Metro: Hazel Park Art Fair returns this weekend

Communities across metro Detroit host a variety of events to engage residents throughout the year. Another one of those celebrations...

The Metro: Belle Isle Aquarium celebrating 120th anniversary

The Belle Isle Aquarium has a lot to celebrate. America’s oldest aquarium has reached a major milestone and is turning...

The Metro: Michigan Republicans work to gain support in metro Detroit

Southeast Michigan’s politics have changed a lot in recent decades.   Oakland County has turned more Democrat, while Macomb has become...

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...