The Metro: New historic marker remembers the Algiers Motel, Detroit Rebellion of 1967

A new historic marker will be placed at the former location of the Algiers Motel, which was the site of...

For the first time since he exited the presidential race, Biden to address the nation

In an Oval Office speech this evening, President Biden will address his decision to abandon his race for a second...

Whitmer signs budget that offers K-14 guarantee

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23.4 billion education budget Tuesday that includes a guarantee the state will pay for at...

A new law aims to advance US nuclear power, but some fear it shortchanges safety

It’s been over two years since the Palisades Nuclear Plant on the shores of Lake Michigan closed its doors. But...

Detroit Evening Report: Abandon Biden campaign remains skeptical of Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris could be inheriting some of the opposition President Joe Biden faced on the campaign trail, now that Biden...

The Metro: Inaugural HBCU Student Film Festival is coming to Detroit

A theme we often highlight on The Metro is Detroit’s robust arts community. Whether you see a giant mural or...

Created Equal: Examining the Black-white wealth gap in America

Typical Black families in the United States have 15 cents on the dollar compared to typical white families, according to...

Whitmer endorses Harris for president, dismisses speculation about joining as running-mate

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s nominee for president in an email...

Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally

WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service said Tuesday she is resigning following the assassination attempt against former...

The Metro: How Michigan’s insurance reform laws failed to protect Detroit drivers

A recent joint investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found that the average cost of auto insurance in Detroit...

Republicans seek unity as Biden drops out of presidential race

It’s taken roughly a week for a seismic shift to occur in the 2024 presidential election.Facing dwindling poll numbers and...

Detroit Evening Report: Mayor Duggan, Councilwoman Mary Waters announce proposed rental ordinance changes

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit City Council Member Mary Waters announced proposed changes to a new rental ordinance on...