The Metro: Black film history treasures coming to Livonia
Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly suggested that the benefit event was being held at the Redford...
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The Metro: Baker’s, Simmons & Clark hit 90-plus year milestones in Detroit
Both Baker's Keyboard Lounge and Simmons & Clark Jewelers have kept their doors open for 90-plus years — largely due...
The Metro: Celebrate Buffalo Soldiers history at Rouge Park blues festival
The Detroit Parks Coalition's Freedom Arts Festival is celebrating the Buffalo Soldiers on Saturday at Rouge Park with a family-friendly...
The Metro: New book takes historical look at how Black Americans envisioned utopia
For many Black Americans, the idea of religion intersects with freedom in a complicated way. Enslaved Africans came to this...
The Metro: Black Artists Archive working to preserve Detroit history
Art is one of the oldest forms of storytelling, but a lot of Black stories get overlooked, particularly in Detroit. ...
The Metro: Roger Guenveur Smith brings acclaimed solo performances to the Wright
The Charles H. Wright Museum is hosting a series of carefully curated lectures by both nationally-recognized and local performers. The...
The Metro: Oakland County’s new approach to supporting people with drug addiction
Overdose deaths are down in the U.S. for the first time since 2020. From April of last year to this...
The Metro: Women’s Service Day set for Thursday across metro Detroit
This week, over 100 volunteers will fan out across metro Detroit to help local organizations that support women. The fourth...
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Marc Evan Jackson wants YOU to donate to WDET
Comedian and actor Marc Evan Jackson joined The Metro in studio on Tuesday to talk about how his nonprofit is...
The Metro: A plan to restore Palmer Park’s old-growth forest
Detroit's Palmer Park has seen many improvements over the years, from renovated tennis and pickleball courts and a new dog...
The Metro: Outlier Media’s new SMS service aims to address information gaps in Detroit
Outlier Media has a new and improved text service aiming to help residents get answers to essential questions. Founder and...
The Metro: How is the Gordie Howe Bridge construction impacting residents?
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to be complete in 2025. The bridge is being built in Detroit’s Delray...