Black Maternal Health Week spurs new legislation from Michigan Democrats
It's Black Maternal Health Week. It might seem odd for this to be racially specific until you realize that, in...
White House gun safety rule would standardize closing gun show loophole
A rule issued Thursday by the White House to expand required background checks for many gun purchases largely mirrors a...
Created Equal: Why kids need free play more than ever
Only 13% of kids in southeast Michigan get the one hour of physical activity per day that the U.S. Centers...
Advocates celebrate three years of Michigan expungement law
Over 280,000 Michiganders have seen misdemeanors and felonies removed from their records under the state’s “clean slate” law. That’s according...
The Metro Events Guide: Exhibitions, conventions, bargains and more
This week, we’ve got online exhibitions and cultural panel discussions that will make you see the world in a new...
New ‘cannabis campground’ set to open this summer in Michigan
Michigan's first "cannabis campground" is set to open this summer on the west side of the state. The Grassy Knoll,...
EPA implements first-ever PFAS drinking water standards
PFAS chemicals will now be federally regulated following a historic announcement from the Biden administration on Wednesday.The Environmental Protection Agency is implementing...
The Metro: ACLU report calls for end to Michigan’s parental consent law for abortions
Abortion rights are the subject of a nationwide debate this week following a court decision in Arizona making the procedure...
The Metro: Food rescue will partner with NFL Draft to serve 30,000 meals
Metro Food Rescue has been selected as the official food rescue partner for the NFL Draft, taking place April 25-27...
Detroit Evening Report: Health officials warn of measles exposure after Detroit child diagnosed
Detroit health officials are warning residents about possible exposure to measles after confirming a 4-year-old in the city contracted the...
Created Equal: Lawsuit claims local government buildings violate disability rights
Imagine how the world would look and feel if you just could not get around very easily. That is the...
New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices
The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more...