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The Metro: The city stars alongside its creator in ‘Diarra From Detroit’

These days, most TV shows and movies highlight coastal cities, particularly New York City. And that means the Midwest and...

The Metro: Detroit architecture firm recognized for historic preservation efforts

Detroit is known for many things. But the one thing that often is overlooked in the city is our architecture....

The Metro: New Eliza Howell Park art project to be made from Rouge River waste

Eliza Howell Park in Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood will soon be seeing new art installations as part of Sidewalk Detroit's 2024...

The Metro: Detroit Councilman Fred Durhal shares highlights from 2025 fiscal budget

Detroit City Council approved the mayor's $2.7 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year last week.  Every dollar allocated in...

The Metro: Birdie’s Bookmobile to collect books for kids at Eastern Market this Saturday

Birdie's Bookmobile is a local nonprofit working to put books in kids' hands no matter where they are. As part...

The Metro: ACLU report calls for end to Michigan’s parental consent law for abortions

Abortion rights are the subject of a nationwide debate this week following a court decision in Arizona making the procedure...

The Metro: Food rescue will partner with NFL Draft to serve 30,000 meals

Metro Food Rescue has been selected as the official food rescue partner for the NFL Draft, taking place April 25-27...

The Metro: U-M Innovation Center in Detroit takes another step toward construction

University of Michigan’s Board of Regents approved the design for the school’s Center for Innovation, opening in Detroit in 2027. ...

The Metro: Detroit residents own more homes within city limits than investors, according to report

The rising prices for single-family homes have made it harder for Americans to become homeowners. In Detroit, the current real...

The Metro: Detroit’s Carr Center seeking support amid financial troubles

The Carr Center is Detroit’s premier multidisciplinary arts organization focused mainly on promoting and sharing Black arts. Like so many...

The Metro: New online Kresge exhibit inspired by Detroit disc jockey Electrifying Mojo

Kresge Arts in Detroit will debut a new online exhibition next week featuring the work of its 2023 Kresge Artist...

The Metro: Baobab Fare co-owner talks 2024 James Beard nomination, plans to expand in Detroit

When Baobab Fare opened its doors in 2021, it quickly became a favorite restaurant of many. The Burundi-inspired restaurant offers...