New 679 area code overlay coming soon
Starting October 7, anyone placing a local call within Detroit’s “313” area code will need to dial all 10 digits—the...
How will Belle Isle be affected if state budget falters?
An October 1 deadline looms for Michigan lawmakers to pass the state budget. Belle Isle Conservancy officials say proposed cuts and...
Detroit Black political leaders rally behind Donavan McKinney
Black leaders in Detroit want a change in the city's Congressional representation. The U.S. House seat is currently held by...
The Metro: Can housing pods reduce homelessness in Lansing?
When housing costs rise, homelessness often follows. As rents climb, more people are priced out — relying on government...
University of Michigan, Outlier Media survey asks residents what they want Detroit’s next mayor to focus on
A new survey conducted by the University of Michigan and Outlier Media reveals the top concerns Detroiters would like to...
Michigan Republicans stress party unity at Mackinac Leadership Conference
Michigan Republicans gathered on Mackinac Island this past weekend for their biennial leadership conference. On the island the skies were...
Threat of political violence remains high after Kirk killing
It's been another violent year in America. There's been a renewed focus on political violence following the shooting of conservative...
What lawyers have seen and heard inside Baldwin’s ICE detention center
It's been three months since the North Lake Correctional Facility reopened as an ICE detention center. IPR speaks to some...
Filmmaker Ken Burns says new American Revolution doc shows citizenship carries responsibility
Film director Ken Burns has gained fame with his acclaimed examinations of the U.S., beginning with his dramatic documentary on...
The Metro: JD Vance talks Charlie Kirk, National Guard in Howell
While Donald Trump is in the United Kingdom meeting with prime minister Keir Starmer and the King of England, the...
Op-ed: Stand with the public media journalists holding power accountable
With the stroke of a pen, President Trump approved a $1.1 billion cut in July that ends federal support for public...
‘I’ve been Abdul my whole life’: El-Sayed talks run for U.S. Senate
The field for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate being vacated by Gary Peters is already crowded. Congresswoman Haley...