The Metro: Detroit public schools write the next page of literacy recovery
Detroit’s schools are still recovering from the deep wounds of systemic neglect. Redlining, segregation, and a crash in city revenue...
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The Metro: Detroit public schools write the next page of literacy recovery
Detroit’s schools are still recovering from the deep wounds of systemic neglect. Redlining, segregation, and a crash in city revenue...
The Metro: Could I-375 pause rekindle Detroit’s fight for real repair?
I-375 is not just a concrete thoroughfare — it is a reminder of how Black neighborhoods were sacrificed, and how...
The Metro: The plan for getting ranked choice voting on Michigan’s November ballot next year
Two months ago, a campaign to enact ranked choice voting in Michigan got off the ground. Ranked choice voting lets...
The Metro: Former college president encourages dialogue to solve higher ed conflicts
When protests on college campuses in response to the Israel-Hamas war erupted across the nation, leaders at some universities cracked...
The Metro: The carbon footprint myth and where real climate solutions begin
For decades, fossil fuel companies championed the idea that climate change is solved through everyday personal habits — change your...
The Metro: Is pro-Palestine speech protected on university campuses?
Are college campuses spaces for free speech and knowledge acquisition? Or, are they repressing student speech and violating their values?...
The Metro: New Chandler Park Fieldhouse offers recreation, mentorship, and connection
Despite living in a hyper-connected internet world, connecting with others is often difficult to accomplish in the physical world. But...
The Metro: Detroit Month of Design celebrates 10 years of UNESCO designation
The City of Detroit is known for its arts. It's not as well known for its contributions to the greater...
The Metro: Allen Park welcomes its first mural festival Paint the Park
Public art isn’t limited to Detroit-proper. Smaller cities surrounding Detroit are often known for their charm or cozy vibes, yet...
CONTAINER on The Metro: Greg Sims
Activation: FoodChef Greg is the founder and owner of Smokey G’s Smokehouse, located at Valade Park on Detroit’s Riverfront.He was...
The Metro: Why Detroit residents don’t vote in city elections
In November, Detroit residents will vote for the next mayor and fill seats on the city council. It will be...
The Metro: Why Michigan doesn’t have enough housing — and how to change that
In America, the average age of a homebuyer is 56. In Michigan, a variety of sources say that it’s closer...