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Anthony Forlini
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The Metro: Anthony Forlini’s vision for secretary of state

Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent, The Metro October 9, 2026

Michigan's secretary of state oversees license renewals, car registrations and elections — the voter rolls, the rules clerks follow, and...

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The Senate Theater Marquee
  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: the Senate Theater at 100, Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Sonic Memory Circles and more

The Metro, Connor Troost, Natalie Albrecht October 9, 2026

Hark! In this week's Metro Events Guide, show off your crafting skills at the Detroit Public Library! Wanting to delve...

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Back Pocket Media
  • The Metro

The Metro: ‘Detroit Story Fest’ features local journalists and storytellers live on stage in third year return

The Metro, Harrison Stidolph October 8, 2026

Tay Glass says almost anyone can be the villain.The vice president of Story Fest and co-founder of Back Pocket Media...

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Dana Nessel
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The Metro: Dana Nessel on eight years, from Trump to DTE

Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent, The Metro October 7, 2026

Many couldn’t tell you what an attorney general does. But in Michigan, a lot of people know the name Dana...

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A bassist, an electric guitarist and a drummer perform on a Woodbridge porch
  • The Metro

The Metro: Created during the Pandemic, Woodbridge Porch Concerts is back for the 6th year

The Metro, Tia Graham October 6, 2026

In Detroit’s Woodbridge neighborhood, front steps turn into mini concert venues. Think dozens of short sets, and neighbors wandering from stoop...

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The Detroit Institute of Arts.
  • The Metro

The Metro: Recent staffing cuts to the Michigan Arts and Culture Council leaves them scrambling

The Metro, Tia Graham, Alex McLenon, Haley Gavigan October 5, 2026

The Michigan Arts and Culture Council is a state agency that distributes grants to creative and cultural projects.  While the...

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Kimberly Adams
  • The Metro

The Metro: Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams on who carries the economy, and who gets to lead

Robyn Vincent, The Metro October 1, 2026

The numbers can tell you what is happening in the economy, but they rarely tell you why.  For example: among...

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Zoo Boo
  • The Metro Events Guide

Metro Events Guide: Start October right with Elmwood Alight, Zoo Boo, the Detroit Flea + more

The Metro, Connor Troost, Natalie Albrecht October 1, 2026

Start out your spooky month with a myriad of events to choose from. Craving a dance night to shake off...

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The Metro: A lot of claims about Detroit’s mayor and police chief. What do we actually know?

Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent, The Metro September 30, 2026

For about a year, Mayor Mary Sheffield has seemed to be riding high. To get elected, she mounted an impressive...

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A sign reading "thank you for shopping" hangs from a storefront window.
  • Jobs & the Economy
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Why the economy resembles the Covid era for many small businesses

Sam Corey, The Metro September 29, 2026

As the Iran war continues, gas prices hit a weekly average of $4.88 in Metro Detroit. The average price of...

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Barrett
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The Metro: Michigan Republican Tom Barrett disagrees with Trump’s war. Can he keep his seat?

Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent, The Metro September 28, 2026

One of the most watched races across the country is in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. That area includes Lansing, East...

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Paula Poundstone 2
  • The Metro

The Metro: Paula Poundstone discusses comedy and public radio career

The Metro, Alex McLenon September 28, 2026

WDET listeners may be familiar with “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!”  It’s the NPR news quiz that we air on WDET...

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