The Metro: Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer expands recognition for regional poets
Some believe poetry is a lost art, but don’t say that to many Michiganders. That’s in part thanks to the...
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The Metro: Michigan Republicans work to gain support in metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan’s politics have changed a lot in recent decades. Oakland County has turned more Democrat, while Macomb has become...
The Metro: New resources aim to provide water assistance to Detroiters
The accessibility of fresh, clean water and a functioning infrastructure is something that many of us take for granted. Last...
The Metro: Previewing Sounds Like Detroit 2024 performers
Jeff Milo is WDET’s resident expert on the local music scene and host of MI Local. He will also be...
The Metro: ‘Coolin’ with Cops’ initiative aims to build bridges between Detroit youth and police
The Detroit Police Athletic League is partnering with the Detroit Police Department to start a new community initiative to help...
The Metro: Is China the future of the global automotive industry?
Detroit has been the epicenter of the global automotive industry for more than a century. Although foreign competitors from around...
Dearborn Mayor Hammoud: ‘There must be a timeline of how we achieve a just Palestinian state’
As the Israeli war in Gaza rages on, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud has watched his Palestinian American residents continue to...
The Metro: New exhibit at The Wright honors writer and activist James Baldwin
If James Baldwin were alive today, he would have been celebrating his 100th birthday. To honor his legacy, Detroit artist...
The Metro: New Oakland County program offering student debt relief for residents
On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced plans to notify 25 million student loan borrowers of new debt relief options. Closer...
The Metro: More than 20 candidates running for 3 open school board seats in Detroit
There will be 22 candidates on the ballot in November vying to fill three open seats on the Detroit Public...
The Metro: ‘Chronic absenteeism’ is hurting Michigan students. How can we solve it?
“Chronic absenteeism" is one of the biggest problems hurting students in Detroit and across the country, accounting for any students...
Benson, election officials hail recent reforms at press conference
Early in-person voting opened across Michigan this past weekend ahead of next week’s primary elections.According to Michigan Secretary of State...