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: 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...
Reproductive rights still drive Michigan voter turnout, advocates say
Reproductive rights remain a key issue for Michigan voters in this year’s midterm election, according to Planned Parenthood officials. Despite...
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...
Challenge to state PFAS rules on MI Supreme Court’s November docket
A challenge to the state’s rules on water contamination by a group of forever chemicals is on the Michigan Supreme...
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...
Oakland County Parks millage proposal could bring major improvements if passed
Voters in Oakland County will decide on Nov. 5 whether to approve a millage increase to fund the county’s park...
Created Equal: Organized labor could level up the video game industry
Video games are a huge part of American culture and a largely profitable industry. But even as the industry booms,...
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...
For many Michigan voters, abortion is the only issue when it comes to voting for the next President of the United States
Michigan voters are casting ballots for the next President of the United States.Perhaps no issue is more divisive among Michigan...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit to replace thousands of lead service lines by year’s end
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is still on schedule to replace thousands of lead service lines by the end...
