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....
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The Metro: Tim Meadows talks ‘Mean Girls’ anniversary screening, coming back to Detroit
“Mean Girls” is celebrating its 20th anniversary in April. To commemorate the 2004 Lindsay Lohan cult classic's milestone, the Detroit...
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 million...
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...
NFL fans ready to descend on Detroit for NFL Draft
The Detroit Lions had an amazing season and that’s only brought more hype to Detroit hosting this year’s NFL Draft....
Oakland University facing off against Kentucky Thursday in March Madness
The Oakland University Men’s Basketball team will take on the Kentucky Wildcats Thursday in the first round of the NCAA...
Detroit Hives working to transform vacant lots into pollinator habitats
The ancient art of beekeeping, or apiculture, spans back to the days of Egyptian emperors. However, it's not often seen...
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,...