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The Detroit skyline as seen from Windsor, Ontario on March 19, 2025.
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The Metro: Detroit and Windsor libraries team up to spotlight local creatives

Lauren Myers, Tia Graham, The Metro July 23, 2025

Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming  on demand.A new collaboration between...

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In this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, photograph, the company logo shines off the grille of an unsold 2019 F-250 pickup truck at a Ford dealership in Littleton, Colo.
  • Auto
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The Metro: Ford’s $10B project shutdown sparks local layoffs, raises concerns for EV future

Lauren Myers, The Metro, David Leins July 23, 2025

The auto industry in southeast Michigan is showing signs of strain. In May, Ford ended a major initiative to modernize...

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Detroit Amps Jeremy Pargo dribbles around a DMV Trilogy defender.
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The Metro: What’s ahead for the Amplifiers – Detroit’s newest pro-basketball team?

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 22, 2025

The newly formed BIG3 professional basketball team, the Detroit Amplifiers, made their home court debut at Little Caesars Arena this...

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The Metro: Michigan health care costs could be on the rise

The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Jack Filbrandt July 22, 2025

Health care in Michigan is about to get more expensive. According to a recent report from the health policy research...

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The Metro: Detroit’s Collard Green Cook-Off is about more than just food

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro, Cary Junior II July 22, 2025

Soul food is one of the most identifiable American cuisines.  The dishes were crafted from the scraps that were left...

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The Metro: Youth-led mentorship program giving young Detroiters tools for financial wellness

The Metro, Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad July 21, 2025

New tariffs imposed earlier this year by the Trump administration are starting to raise prices on some consumer goods, and...

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An aerial view of Midtown Detroit.
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The Metro: How the Detroit City Appointments Project aims to shape city leadership

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Robyn Vincent July 21, 2025

It’s no secret Detroit is at a turning point. Mayor Mike Duggan is on his way out. And soon, a...

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WDET music hosts Ann Delisi and Don Was at the inaugural Don Was Motor City Playlist Bowling Party at the Garden Bowl in Detroit.
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The Metro: Ann Delisi, Don Was to go head-to-head at Motor City Playlist’s annual Bowling Party

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Cary Junior II, David Leins July 21, 2025

Here at WDET, we feel incredibly lucky to have such an esteemed group of music hosts gracing our airwaves. On...

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Detroit's Chinatown is at Peterboro and Cass.
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The Metro: Detroit’s historic ‘Chinatown’ is making a comeback

The Metro, Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad, Jack Filbrandt July 18, 2025

Chinatown in Detroit was the destination for many Chinese immigrants who traveled to the city. Urban renewal and the construction...

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A demonstrator holds up a handmade sign that says "Stop the deportation No one is illegal"
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The Metro: Christian leaders take a stand against ICE in metro Detroit

The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Nadia Ziyad July 17, 2025

In Detroit, the fallout from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's doubling down on aggressive tactics has shaken local communities....

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A line of drummers perform at the African World Festival
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The Metro: African World Festival returns to the heart of Detroit

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Cary Junior II July 17, 2025

The African World Festival is an annual event hosted by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. It’s...

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The Metro: Celebrated Detroit artists to fuse Arab, Armenian sounds at Concert Of Colors

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Cary Junior II, David Leins July 17, 2025

Sounds from across the globe are coming to Detroit this weekend for the 34th annual Concert of Colors music festival....

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