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The Michigan Shakespeare Festival was scheduled to include a performance of "Richard III" at Wayne State University.
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The Metro: Michigan Shakespeare Festival cancels 2025 season over funding cuts

Tia Graham, Nadia Zyiad, The Metro June 4, 2025

Many arts organizations across the state of Michigan are struggling to balance their budgets after the Trump administration’s recent blows...

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FILE - The 2024 Ford F-150 truck is assembled at the Dearborn Truck Plant, April 11, 2024, in Dearborn, Mich.
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The Metro: Experts warn of a rough road ahead for the auto industry

The Metro, Jerome Vaughn June 4, 2025

John McElroy is a thought leader in the auto industry. He currently broadcasts three radio segments on WWJ, writes a blog...

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Enbridge Energy Line 5 pumping facility near Mackinaw City, Mich.
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The Metro: Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel proposal might cause more harm than good, expert says

The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 4, 2025

Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has been fueling debate for decades.  It carries millions of gallons of crude oil and natural...

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Detroit Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. smiling and sitting in the WDET studios in a blue suit.
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The Metro: Triumph Pastor Solomon Kinloch talks church legacy, Detroit mayoral race

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Cary Junior II June 4, 2025

For many faithful folks in Detroit, Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. is a familiar name and face. As the senior pastor...

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Students enrolled in the Keys2Life Performing Arts Summer Camp will have opportunities to explore various creative pathways, including beat making, songwriting, dance, theatre, instrumentation and more.
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The Metro: Detroit youth shine at Keys2Life Performing Arts Summer Camp

Tia Graham, The Metro, Lauren Myers June 4, 2025

Finding enriching child care options can often be a challenge for parents during the summer months, especially for those looking...

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A sculpture titled "A Walk in the Park" by Patrick Dougherty at Detroit's Eliza Howell Park in September 2021.
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The Metro: Detroit’s Sidewalk Festival is inspiring environmental change

Tia Graham, Nadia Zyiad, The Metro, Lauren Myers June 4, 2025

Local nonprofit Sidewalk Detroit has been supporting the community through artistic initiatives for more than a decade. The organization's 10th...

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The shoes DL Holmes would have his track team running in.
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The Metro: The beloved coach behind Detroit’s biggest track stars

Tia Graham, Nadia Zyiad, The Metro June 3, 2025

D.L. Holmes was the athletic director, track and cross-country coach at Wayne State University from 1917 to 1958. In a...

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Students reading in a school library.
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The Metro: Ferndale library shares tips for fostering a love of reading this summer

Tia Graham, Nadia Zyiad, The Metro June 3, 2025

For many people — especially younger generations — recreational reading has become less common in recent years. According to data...

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A rendering of Detroit's Gratiot Site, where BAMF Health will operate a molecular imaging clinic, molecular therapy clinic, and a commercial manufacturing radiopharmacy.
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The Metro: How a Grand Rapids cancer center is using AI to identify, help treat disease

The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey June 3, 2025

A cancer treatment center in Grand Rapids is bringing the future of medicine into the present. BAMF Health, founded and led...

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An elderly man sits in cafe with his back to camera
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The Metro: Bridging Communities hosts golf event to help seniors stay active and independent

The Metro, Lauren Myers June 2, 2025

Physical exercise is essential to a healthy routine. And it becomes even more important as we grow older and our...

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Mackinac Bridge
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The Metro: Too soon to celebrate Detroit’s population growth?

The Metro, Sam Corey June 2, 2025

The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference became all about how to increase Michigan’s population. After that conference, politicians, demographers and economists...

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Angelique Power, president and CEO of The Skillman Foundation, joins The Metro during the 2025 Michigan Policy Conference in Mackinac Island.
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The Metro at MPC: Skillman CEO on investing in Detroit’s next generation

The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey May 29, 2025

The Skillman Foundation is one of Detroit’s most influential philanthropic organizations, using millions of dollars to shape education policy and...

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