Judge set to decide whether New York can dispose of atomic waste in metro Detroit
A judge is set to decide whether low-level radioactive material left over from the creation of the first atomic bomb...
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The Metro: Inaugural gala to honor 2 Detroit innovators in Black arts and culture
Two groundbreaking leaders of Detroit's arts and culture scene will be honored at the GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural GhostLight Gala,...
The Metro: A realtor’s insight into Detroit’s housing market
After decades of steady decline, Detroit's population is finally growing. Latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Detroit increased its...
The Metro: Concert of Colors to showcase Tejano rhythms in southwest Detroit
Each year the Concert of Colors transforms Detroit with sounds from across the globe. This year the rhythm is beating...
The Metro: UAW leader talks Detroit mayoral race, Kinloch endorsement
The United Auto Workers union announced last month it would be endorsing Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. in the Detroit mayoral...
The Metro: Historic Rouge Park celebrates 100 years
Detroit's Rouge Park is turning 100 this year. Friends of Rouge Park is hosting a free, three-day festival at the...
The Metro: Detroit stand up Melanie Hearn to headline ‘What’s So Funny About Detroit?’
Detroit comedian Melanie Hearn is one of the most unique voices in stand up. Opening up for seasoned comedians like...
The Metro: Detroit mayoral candidate Fred Durhal shares strategic vision for the city
Detroit mayoral candidate and City Councilman Fred Durhal III last week announced his strategic plan for improving the city, including...
The Metro: An update on proposed federal funding cuts to NPR, PBS
Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is the focus of a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Wednesday. ...
The Metro: West Bloomfield rabbi on Zionism, rising antisemitism, fighting extremism
Since Oct. 7, 2023, the world has felt different for a lot of American Jews. Antisemitism has risen. More recently,...
The Metro: Detroit mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow talks ‘recreating the family fabric’
Detroit has come a long way since declaring bankruptcy in 2013, but challenges still remain. Residents are struggling to find...
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The Metro: Detroit native Darnell Davis on the art and joy of wig making
Detroit native and “wig engineer” Darnell Davis is making a name for himself in the beauty and entertainment industries. Designing...