The Metro: ‘Sabbath Queen’ asks whether traditions can be honored when they’re changed
When who we are and what we believe in conflicts with the traditions that we’re raised in, life broadly leaves...
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The Metro: ‘Sabbath Queen’ asks whether traditions can be honored when they’re changed
When who we are and what we believe in conflicts with the traditions that we’re raised in, life broadly leaves...
The Metro: Metroparks to vote on future of Flat Rock Dam
The future of a nearly 100-year-old dam in Flat Rock, MI will be determined tomorrow. The board of commissioners for...
The Metro: A lifeline is closing for trans teens at Michigan’s flagship hospital
The University of Michigan is ending gender-affirming care for minors, leaving an untold number of families with fewer options and...
The Metro: The City of Detroit wants to connect film creatives with community
The thriving Detroit film scene continues to produce fan favorite shows and movies, which can often be found on Tubi...
The Metro: From Detroit to Gaza, calls rise for bold new strategies for Palestinian freedom
It has been almost two years since Hamas attacked Israeli civilians on October 7. Since then, Israel’s military campaign in...
The Metro: Detroit’s greenway continues its expansion around the city
Detroit’s industrialization often cuts people off from various spaces with its grey infrastructure — roads with wide lanes, large, corporate...
The Metro: Why homelessness is increasing in Detroit’s suburbs
Social service agencies, particularly government and nonprofit ones, rely on money from the federal government to feed people, provide healthcare,...
The Metro: Oakland Avenue Urban Farm turns 25
Urban Farming simply means growing produce, fruits and veggies in a city setting. So think rooftop gardens and, in the...
The Metro: Community members are helping shape DCFC’s new Corktown stadium
Soccer fans know a pitch as the field where the game begins. Now Detroit City Football Club is building a...
CONTAINER on The Metro: Fried Chicken and Caviar
Fried Chicken and Caviar brings fun, flavor and vibes to DetroitIn this episode, we’re saying what up doe to Chi...
The Metro: Cass corridor prepares for 46th Dally in the Alley festival
In 1978, residents in the Detroit's Cass Corridor resisted Wayne State’s plan to demolish historic buildings in the neighborhood. This...
The Metro: Day long exhibition reimagines an environmentally healthy Detroit
Detroit is undergoing changes. You can see it as you drive around. From the murals to the development and redevelopment...