The Metro: Detroit’s Civil War history, uncovered
In 1863, as the Civil War raged on, then-President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Emancipation Proclamation. Following the speech, about 1,000 Black...
The Metro: Local photographer showcases Detroit Lions with giant portraits during NFL Draft
The eyes of the sports world are on Detroit this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 NFL Draft. While...
The Metro: Local rabbi reflects on traditions of Passover holiday
Passover, one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar, began for many Michigan families on Monday evening. The...
The Metro: ShotStopper program creating community change in Detroit
For a long time, Detroit has had a bad rap for being a violent place. The homicide rate peaked in...
The Metro: Public schools are fighting a mental health crisis; funds are running out
According to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Americans are battling an epidemic of loneliness and isolation. Teens have been impacted...
The Metro: The city stars alongside its creator in ‘Diarra From Detroit’
These days, most TV shows and movies highlight coastal cities, particularly New York City. And that means the Midwest and...
The Metro: Detroit architecture firm recognized for historic preservation efforts
Detroit is known for many things. But the one thing that often is overlooked in the city is our architecture....
The Metro: New Eliza Howell Park art project to be made from Rouge River waste
Eliza Howell Park in Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood will soon be seeing new art installations as part of Sidewalk Detroit's 2024...
The Metro: Detroit Councilman Fred Durhal shares highlights from 2025 fiscal budget
Detroit City Council approved the mayor's $2.7 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year last week. Every dollar allocated in...
The Metro: Birdie’s Bookmobile to collect books for kids at Eastern Market this Saturday
Birdie's Bookmobile is a local nonprofit working to put books in kids' hands no matter where they are. As part...
The Metro: ACLU report calls for end to Michigan’s parental consent law for abortions
Abortion rights are the subject of a nationwide debate this week following a court decision in Arizona making the procedure...
The Metro: Food rescue will partner with NFL Draft to serve 30,000 meals
Metro Food Rescue has been selected as the official food rescue partner for the NFL Draft, taking place April 25-27...