“The Metro” covers local and regional news and current affairs, arts and cultural events and topics, with a commitment to airing perspectives and uncovering stories underreported by mainstream media in Detroit.

The Metro: Abu Ghraib detainees awarded $42M, military contractor held liable for abuse

Editor's note: This conversation discusses some disturbing subject matter, including torture. A U.S. jury last week awarded $42 million to...

The Metro: Michiganders welcome firearm deer hunting season this week 

Michigan's firearm deer hunting season officially opened on Friday, meaning thousands of enthusiasts from around the state and beyond are...

The Metro: New research explores energy-efficient ways to degrade PFAS

The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision next year on a case that will help determine the...

The Metro: Breaking down the 2024 election in Dearborn, southeast Michigan

Donald Trump’s second presidential victory has a lot of people questioning how much the Democratic and Republican parties are changing...

The Metro: New mental health facility opens at the Islamic Center of Detroit

Across all religious groups, people of the Islamic faith have some of the lowest recovery rates from mental health challenges....

The Metro: Detroit filmmaker to release new film starring Lynn Whitfield, Renée Elise Goldsberry

The holidays are right around the corner. The days around Thanksgiving and Christmas are known for many things: pretty lights,...

The Metro: Retired UAW member shares why he proudly supported Donald Trump

President-elect Donald Trump won both the electoral college and the popular vote in the presidential election by gaining support from...

The Metro: Wayne State researcher on the common misconceptions of food insecurity

Food insecurity is hard to quantify. It means pinpointing who exactly has access to nutritious food. Subscribe to The Metro on Apple...

The Metro: Detroit coalition 482Forward hoping to boost voter turnout in the city

Voter turnout in the city of Detroit has been historically low, with the number of residents casting ballots in the...

The Metro: The community behind Detroit’s skateparks

Skateparks are more than just a place to sharpen your skills. They’re a community hub that draws people of different...

The Metro: A spooky Halloween show with zombies, a haunted house and politics 

George A. Romero’s 1968 film 'Night of the Living Dead' featured an invasion of ghouls – mindless cannibals, thriving off...

The Metro: The history (and end) of Devil’s Night in Detroit

The day before Halloween is referred to as Mischief Night in many parts of the country, but in Detroit, it...