The Metro: New research explores energy-efficient ways to degrade PFAS
The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision next year on a case that will help determine the...
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The Metro: New research explores energy-efficient ways to degrade PFAS
The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision next year on a case that will help determine the...
The Metro: Breaking down the 2024 election in Dearborn, southeast Michigan
Donald Trump’s second presidential victory has a lot of people questioning how much the Democratic and Republican parties are changing...
The Metro: New mental health facility opens at the Islamic Center of Detroit
Across all religious groups, people of the Islamic faith have some of the lowest recovery rates from mental health challenges....
The Metro: Detroit filmmaker to release new film starring Lynn Whitfield, Renée Elise Goldsberry
The holidays are right around the corner. The days around Thanksgiving and Christmas are known for many things: pretty lights,...
The Metro: Retired UAW member shares why he proudly supported Donald Trump
President-elect Donald Trump won both the electoral college and the popular vote in the presidential election by gaining support from...
The Metro: Wayne State researcher on the common misconceptions of food insecurity
Food insecurity is hard to quantify. It means pinpointing who exactly has access to nutritious food. Subscribe to The Metro on Apple...
The Metro: Detroit coalition 482Forward hoping to boost voter turnout in the city
Voter turnout in the city of Detroit has been historically low, with the number of residents casting ballots in the...
The Metro: The community behind Detroit’s skateparks
Skateparks are more than just a place to sharpen your skills. They’re a community hub that draws people of different...
The Metro: A spooky Halloween show with zombies, a haunted house and politics
George A. Romero’s 1968 film 'Night of the Living Dead' featured an invasion of ghouls – mindless cannibals, thriving off...
The Metro: The history (and end) of Devil’s Night in Detroit
The day before Halloween is referred to as Mischief Night in many parts of the country, but in Detroit, it...
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...