The Metro: What it means to improve voting access for people with disabilities
In the 2022 election, 20% of people with disabilities were likely to face difficulties voting. That’s compared to 6% of...
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The Metro: What it means to improve voting access for people with disabilities
In the 2022 election, 20% of people with disabilities were likely to face difficulties voting. That’s compared to 6% of...
The Metro: How capping I-75 could reconnect communities
In the 1940s, Detroit, like many communities across the country, saw the highway system tear through Black neighborhoods. It disrupted...
The Metro: New Filipino coffee shop opens in New Center
Jonathan Peregrino never thought the reaction to his shop would be so warm. That was until Filipinos and others from...
The Metro: Detroit Horse Power breaks ground on new facility, galloping to 2026 opening
The next polo champion or Olympian could be a Detroiter. Historically, horseback riding isn't an activity you see often in...
The Metro: Patchwork Culinary Project helping to create opportunities for immigrants
Oftentimes, when we think of the immigrant story, we think about people coming to a new country for better opportunities...
Award-winning journalist Robyn Vincent joins ‘The Metro’ as co-host alongside Tia Graham
This week, Tia Graham welcomes Robyn Vincent as the new co-host of The Metro. Vincent is an award-winning journalist, lifelong...
The Metro: Nonprofit reclaiming nature in Poletown with ‘Circle Forest’ restoration project
Detroit’s Poletown neighborhood is now home to a restored forest. Detroit Future City and Arboretum Detroit worked with community members,...
The Metro: A Detroiter’s dedication to Latino music and community
It’s the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, and to celebrate, The Metro was joined by a Detroit musician, activist,...
The Metro: Out of the Darkness Walk on Belle Isle aims to shine a light on mental health, suicide
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is holding annual community walks across the country this weekend, allowing people to remember...
The Metro: Mexican Irish Festival celebrates cultural connections in Detroit
There’s a long history of Irish and Mexican people blending together in North America and in Detroit specifically. After a...
The Metro: A Detroit musician’s historical impact on Tejano music
Tejano music, or Tex-Mex music, is a blend of different sounds and instruments from Mexico and other countries — like...
The Metro: Womxnhouse Detroit co-owner, artists on building a safe space for women to create
Womxnhouse Detroit offers a residency for women creatives who aim to spread their knowledge and crafts while also bringing new...