The Metro: Baobab Fare co-owner talks 2024 James Beard nomination, plans to expand in Detroit
When Baobab Fare opened its doors in 2021, it quickly became a favorite restaurant of many. The Burundi-inspired restaurant offers...
The Metro: Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network expands services for children
Young people are struggling with their mental health more than ever before. Research shows that depression, self-harm and suicide have...
The Metro: ‘DCleated’ art installation for NFL Draft to benefit local charities
Detroit’s City Walls program is getting in on the NFL Draft festivities and highlighting the work of several Detroit artists...
The Metro: Middle Eastern, North African category added to US census and federal government surveys
For decades, Arab Americans have been advocating for a new Middle East and North African category in the U.S. Census....
The Metro: Habitat for Humanity home repairs expand to Madison Heights
Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County provides a variety of housing programs, mainly focusing on Southfield and Pontiac. They’re now...
The Metro: New program erasing medical debt for Wayne County residents
The largest source of debt for Americans is medical debt. About 14 million Americans owe more than $1,000 and three...
The Metro: Detroit nonprofit newsrooms providing budget hearing breakdown
Budget hearings provide insight into the critical functions of city departments. This month alone, Detroit City Council has 46 budget...
The Metro: Pistons competing to not have the worst all-time team record
The Detroit Pistons are having one of the worst seasons in history. They are 12 and 53, and now hold...
The Metro: Eastside Community Network celebrates 40 years of service
The Eastside Community Network (ECN) is celebrating 40 years of community service this year. The organization also recently received a...
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,...