The Metro: Former US Attorney Barbara McQuade on the ‘sabotaging’ impact of disinformation
University of Michigan Law Professor and former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Barbara McQuade has seen firsthand...
The Metro: Detroit’s Movement festival celebrates techno music’s history, progression
Movement Electronic Music Festival recently announced its 2024 lineup. The renowned Detroit event celebrates the history of techno — in...
The Metro: Warren Evans says Michigan Dems are failing to engage Black elected officials
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans wrote in a recent Detroit Free Press op-ed that he voted "uncommitted" in Michigan’s primary,...
The Metro: Detroit expands program to prevent basement flooding
Detroit experienced one of the warmest winters on record. More extreme weather events, caused by climate change, will continue to...
The Metro: New leader of Midtown Detroit, Inc. aims to build inclusive community
Midtown Detroit, Inc. recently announced a new interim executive director. The nonprofit has worked to maintain community and economic development...
The Metro: Exploring Michigan’s marijuana tax revenue and consumer concerns
The Michigan Department of Treasury announced last week that it is distributing $87 million in marijuana tax payments among 269...
The Metro: New DSO contract increases pay, creates more inclusive audition process
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra agreed to a new three-year contract last month. Agreements in the contract will increase the guaranteed compensation...
The Metro: Annual Detroit Youth Poetry Con returns March 9
InsideOut Literary Arts has transformed Detroiters through written and spoken word poetry since 1995. On March 9, the organization is...
The Metro: The war in Gaza’s impact on the American Jewish community
As the death toll in Gaza continues to rise — with more than 30,000 Palestinians killed since the start of...
The Metro: Detroit Creativity Project brings improv and comedy to students
The Detroit Creativity Project (DCP) is a nonprofit founded by actor and performer Marc Evan Jackson, best known for his...
The Metro: Community history project in Detroit to collect Arab and Chaldean stories
Metro Detroit is home to one of the highest populations of Arab Americans in the United States. And recently, the...
The Metro: Michigan’s 2024 presidential primary has finally arrived
Michigan's highly anticipated presidential primary is finally here — earlier than previous election cycles.Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you...