The Metro: Trust in elections is declining. A Michigan Republican clerk blames politics
President Donald Trump and Republicans want to transform the election process. Recently, the president signed an executive order that seeks...
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The Metro: Trust in elections is declining. A Michigan Republican clerk blames politics
President Donald Trump and Republicans want to transform the election process. Recently, the president signed an executive order that seeks...
The Metro: Detroit’s crime is down. Can the evidence hold up?
Detroit’s police department has been collecting wins. Homicides in 2025 hit their lowest point since 1965. Carjackings dropped by nearly half. ...
The Metro: Many immigrants in Michigan have had their rights violated by the Trump administration
When President Donald Trump took office, he promised to crack down on immigration. He’s done that. Since January of 2025,...
The Metro: Concert of Colors and Vibe with the Tribes collaborate for a showcase of Native artists, storytellers
Detroit is a city where culture doesn’t just live, it moves like the river that shares a name. And this...
The Metro: People aren’t happy with the economy, but spending is still high. Here’s why.
Since 2015, consumer confidence in the economy has plummeted according to recent consumer survey data by the University of Michigan....
The Metro: Ford, GM and Stellantis retreated from EVs. Now more drivers want them
Automakers and auto suppliers are a huge part of metro Detroit’s economy. And they will likely have to change as...
The Metro: The only certainty is chaos for small businesses in metro Detroit
The economy has undergone many drastic changes over the years. If you’re a millennial, change and chaos have been commonplace....
The Metro: Autism in the D celebrates 6 years with Weekend of Inclusivity
About 1 in 31 children in the U.S. is now diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. Behind every statistic...
The Metro: Data centers, coming to a community near you
In late 2024, Michigan lawmakers voted to provide tax breaks for large data centers. Since then, local officials across Michigan...
The Metro: Mary Sheffield unveils neighborhood-first vision in State of City address
Detroit is often broken into two camps: Downtown and the neighborhoods. At last night’s state of the city address, Detroit...
The Metro: Why one sports fan is opening a bar dedicated to women’s sports
Alissa Graff found out, despite the growing interest in women's leagues, she would still need to fight for screen time...
The Metro: Why one local court doesn’t want poor people to pay more for justice
Many of the systems designed to keep us safe sometimes harm the most vulnerable among us. That's often true of...