Detroit nonprofit Arboretum Detroit brings new life to vacant lots with community forest project
A once-forgotten cluster of vacant lots on Detroit’s west side is now home to Circle Forest, a community-led reforestation project...
Muslim Mental Health Conference attracts hundreds to discuss research on resilient communities
Over the weekend, the 17th annual Muslim Mental Health Conference took place at the Soho Banquet Center in Westland and...
Crossing the line: Know your rights coming back into the US
President Donald Trump campaigned on mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. So far, he hasn't been successful. However, it's not for...
The Metro: Celebrate Earth Day with events, activities at Detroit parks
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. We often talk about downtown and Midtown Detroit, and all of...
Evans talks transit, Wayne County population growth in State of the County address
Longtime Wayne County Executive Warren Evans gave his State of the County address on Wednesday night.Speaking at Woodhaven High School...
The Metro: Increased measles concerns with cases on the rise
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. More Americans are getting sick from preventable illnesses, especially kids. Here...
Massive flooding in Southwest Detroit may have affected trees
The nonprofit Greening of Detroit says the severe flooding caused by a recent water main break in Southwest Detroit may...
Detroit Evening Report: Federal government revokes visas for international students at WSU, universities nationwide
The federal government has terminated the visitor status of four international students at Wayne State University and several other universities...
The Metro: Fighting food waste with composting in metro Detroit
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. About 30% of the food supply in the U.S. goes to...
One week later: Northern Michigan communities look to long-term recovery after ice storm
In communities around Little Traverse Bay, the snow and ice is starting to melt but clear signs of destruction remain.It’s...
The Metro: Former Sleeping Bear Dunes superintendent warns of cuts to national parks, public lands
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Huge numbers of Americans took to the streets over the weekend...
The Metro: Curbing the impulse to buy more stuff
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. For some of us, we have accumulated a lot of STUFF...