The Metro: Wayne County finally sees drop in overdose deaths, but new drugs spark concern
Overdose deaths in Michigan have been declining since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic brought on concerning increase in drug-related fatalities....
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The Metro: Wayne County finally sees drop in overdose deaths, but new drugs spark concern
Overdose deaths in Michigan have been declining since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic brought on concerning increase in drug-related fatalities....
The Metro: Remembering the Ambassador of Techno John ‘Jammin’ Collins
Detroit remembers the legacy of John "Jammin" Collins, who served as the vice chair on The City of Detroit...
The Metro: Why we’re getting worse at catching outbreaks
If you’ve spent a bad week this summer wondering what you ate, you’re not alone. Michigan seems to be at...
The Metro: The past, present, and future of American genetics
The United States signed the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, and still historians debate what metric the nation should...
The Metro: Gordie Howe International Bridge opens over the Detroit River
Eight years after ground broke, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now open to vehicle traffic crossing between Detroit and...
The Metro: Car design is one of the auto industry’s most coveted jobs
For well over a hundred years, Detroit has been the main hub for the auto industry in America. The industry...
The Metro: A tale of two towers. The case for and against the RenCen deal
This week, Governor Whitmer signed a law that doubles the cap on a state tax break for big development projects...
The Metro: Detroit’s People Mover sees new life with social media show Ppl Movin
Ppl Movin is a social media talk show that brings people to Detroit's under utilized public transit, Detroit People Mover....
The Metro: Every tribe in Michigan opposes this pipeline. Michigan approved it anyway
Enbridge is a step closer to building a new oil tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac for its Line 5...
The Metro: The push to quiet cars in the Motor City
The sound of music and engines is synonymous with summer in metro Detroit. But that noise, specifically the kind generated...
The Metro: NEA Chairman Mary Anne Carter says Michigan arts and culture is inspiring
Arts funding has been on and off the chopping block. At the same time, art and culture organizations are facing...
The Metro: Two English teachers discuss Christopher Nolan’s take on ‘The Odyssey’, host summer lecture series
Christopher Nolan’s film “The Odyssey” brings one of the most famous stories in literature to the big screen. Homer’s epic...
