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The Metro: Homeschooling is on the rise

The Metro, Cary Junior II, John Filbrandt February 3, 2025

Most families enroll their kids in a traditional school, whether it's a public, private, or charter school. But since the...

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Ford’s Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn.
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The Metro: Is the U.S. electric vehicle industry changing directions?

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Sam Corey February 3, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. President Donald Trump signed an executive order revoking a goal that...

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The 1943 American musical film, "Stormy Weather," starring Lena Horne and Bill Robinson, will be among the films screened at the Black Canon event at Motor City Cinema Society on Feb. 3.
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The Metro: A treasure of Black film history at Motor City Cinema Society

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Tia Graham January 30, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Late Detroiter James Wheeler’s love for media grew from his early...

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Detroit's Office of Sustainability participates in several community events throughout the year to help educate the public about sustainable practices.
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The Metro: Steps we can all take to reduce waste

John Filbrandt, The Metro, Sam Corey January 30, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Americans toss out an average of five pounds of trash each...

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Drew Fralick, co-lead pastor of the Renaissance Vineyard Church in Ferndale, performs at the "Joke Gym" in the church's basement.
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The Metro: How a Ferndale church is building community through comedy

The Metro, Lauren Myers January 30, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The pandemic was a lonely time for a lot of people....

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A "USE BY" date is stamped on two cartons of eggs, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
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The Metro: Why egg prices could keep going up

The Metro, John Filbrandt January 30, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Egg prices have soared across the country in recent months, with...

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Jocelyn Benson being interviewed by WDET
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The Metro: The Michigan governor’s race is heating up

The Metro, John Filbrandt January 30, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Michigan’s gubernatorial race isn’t until November 2026, but several prominent politicians...

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The Metro: The future of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the US

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Cary Junior II January 29, 2025

In his first week in office, President Donald Trump issued executive orders aimed to reduce diversity, equity and inclusion efforts....

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The Metro: New book details the struggle to integrate Detroit schools

The Metro, Trevor McConico, Sam Corey January 29, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Many school districts throughout metro Detroit, and Detroit in particular, are...

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A view of the tree canopy in Palmer Park's Witherell Woods, the largest old-growth forest in the Tri-County area.
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The Metro: Detroit has 300 parks and you can adopt one

The Metro, Robyn Vincent January 29, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit has over 300 parks. It’s a community resource that requires...

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A view of St. Antoine Street at Winder near Detroit's Black Bottom neighborhood. In view are a number of residential buildings, as well as Abe's Market.
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The Metro: Black Bottom Archives celebrate 10 years

The Metro, Cary Junior II January 29, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Many Black Americans moved to Detroit during the Great Migration....

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The Metro: Should the government be run like a business?

John Filbrandt, The Metro, Sam Corey January 28, 2025

American politics has long had too many lobbyists and too much money fueling campaigns. But Donald Trump’s administration breaks records....

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