John 'Jammin' Collins, a pivotal figure in Detroit’s techno scene, joined "The Metro" on Monday, May 20, 2024,.ahead of his set at the 2024 Movement Electronic Music Festival.

The Metro: Legendary Detroit DJ John Collins talks techno history ahead of Movement

May 20, 2024

Detroit's Movement Electronic Music Festival is more than just a music event, it's a celebration of a genre that transformed...

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Detroit Sound Conservancy will host a discussion featuring stories shared by Club Heaven’s community followed by a tribute to the music of Heaven, at the Hawk Community Center in Farmington Hills on Friday, May 17, 2024.

The Metro: Club Heaven at The Hawk to celebrate Black LGBTQ history

May 17, 2024

The city of Farmington Hills and the Detroit Sound Conservancy are teaming up to bring a unique event to The...

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Southwest Detroit’s annual Cinco de Mayo festival, “Fiesta Detroit,” is taking place Friday to Sunday, May 3-5, 2024.

The Metro: Cinco de Mayo history and celebrations in Southwest Detroit

May 3, 2024

This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, a day that commemorates a significant event in Mexican history. On May 5, 1862, the...

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Fans stand outside the NFL Draft Theater in downtown Detroit on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Detroit set NFL Draft attendance record, what’s next?

May 1, 2024

The NFL Draft in Detroit racked up record attendance numbers. It’s estimated that more than 775,000 football fans gathered downtown...

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Fans wait outside of the draft theater ahead of the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit.

Detroit Evening Report: Parking costs surge downtown during NFL Draft in Detroit

April 26, 2024

Some downtown garages and lots have jacked up their prices as hundreds of thousands of visitors visit Detroit for the...

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Detroit Lions fans during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit.

Detroit sets all-time Day 1 Draft record with more than 275,000 attendees

April 26, 2024

More than 275,000 fans showed up for their teams during the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit...

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View of downtown Detroit from the parking lot on the roof of the Cobo Center.

Beware of parking scams ahead of NFL Draft, attorney general warns

April 24, 2024

As football fans from near and far prepare to descend on downtown Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft this week,...

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An NFL football draft cleat is displayed near the Spirit of Detroit statue, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Detroit. The draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities a chance around the country a chance to be in the spotlight.

Attending the NFL Draft in Detroit? Here’s everything you should know

April 23, 2024

This week, hundreds of thousands of football fans from around the world will converge in downtown Detroit for the 2024...

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The Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

Detroit Evening Report: Circuit Court reducing operations during NFL Draft; GreenFest at the Zoo and more

April 16, 2024

On this episode of The Detroit Evening Report, stories include the closure of Wayne County's 3rd Circuit Court, the Michigan Department...

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The Detroit Jazz Festival is held over Labor Day weekend in downtown Detroit.

Detroit Jazz Festival announces tentative 2024 lineup

April 12, 2024

The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation unveiled the initial lineup for this year's event — considered the world’s largest free jazz...

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InsideOut Literary Arts will bring local poets and writers together for the annual event celebrating the spoken word.

The Metro: Annual Detroit Youth Poetry Con returns March 9

March 4, 2024

InsideOut Literary Arts has transformed Detroiters through written and spoken word poetry since 1995. On March 9, the organization is...

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The Detroit Sports Commission and Visit Detroit celebrated the milestone of 150 days until the city of Detroit and its surrounding communities welcome the world for the 2024 NFL Draft from April 25-27.

Detroit Evening Report: City to host ‘On The Clock Tour’ leading up to 2024 NFL Draft

January 9, 2024

Now through April, the city of Detroit will host a series of events with Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports...

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