The Metro: New report analyzes Detroit’s economic development strategies
The Detroit City Council recently tasked the Citizens Research Council of Michigan with analyzing Detroit’s economic development policies. They’ve released...
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The Metro: Detroit City Council to vote on Henry Ford, New Center development incentives
Editor's note: Detroit City Council voted Tuesday evening to postpone the vote on incentives for the proposed "Future of Health"...
The Metro: New bus route will connect Oakland County communities
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the 492 route would only travel from Oakland University...
The Metro: Detroiter named first Black female president of American Institute of Architects
Detroit is known for its architecture — a city filled with beautiful old buildings. Growing up around these prominent structures inspired...
The Metro: How the war in Gaza is swaying voters in Michigan
Michigan is home to the nation's largest Arab American population. And in southeast Michigan, about 300,000 Arab Americans call the Dearborn...
The Metro: New book aims to redefine partnerships with friendship at the center
Today is Valentine’s Day, and people across metro Detroit are spending time with their loved ones. But romance is not...
The Metro: Asian Americans celebrate the Lunar New Year throughout metro Detroit
The Lunar New Year is celebrated globally from Jan. 21 to Feb. 20. For many Asian Americans, the holiday is...
The Metro: Redrawn metro Detroit state House districts need community input
The Michigan Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission is seeking public comment this month on several new draft maps for seven Detroit-area...
The Metro: Detroit City Council approves new district maps
The Detroit City Council voted 8-1 this week to approve new district maps As part of the city charter, new...
The Metro: Clairmount Center provides housing and support for Detroit’s LGBTQ+ youths
Detroit’s Ruth Ellis Center has been serving and supporting LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in the city since 1991. With...
The Metro: Declining population means new Detroit City Council districts
Welcome to The Metro, WDET’s daily news and culture show hosted by Nick Austin and Tia Graham. Each week on...