Rochester’s ‘micro forest’ celebrates a successful season
This past spring, the city of Rochester became home to a ‘micro forest,’ a dense grove of trees and shrubs...
Working Families Party seeks to bring authenticity to the Democrats
It’s been over a week since Democrats showed up to the polls and secured big wins in places like Virginia,...
Ford Motor Company opens new world headquarters building
Ford Motor Company is moving into its new world headquarters in Dearborn. Called “The Hub,” it’s a seven story tall,...
Hamtramck mayoral election decided by 6 votes, Mahmood files recount
Muhith Mahmood said he is filing a recount after yesterday’s official election results deemed Adam Alharbi the winner of the...
Sheffield team says all of city’s stakeholders are helping design new mayoral administration
Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield is shaping her administration’s personnel and policy priorities.A group of 18 committees will advise Sheffield about...
The Metro: The White Stripes inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
A legendary Detroit band has been recognized with one of music industry’s highest honors. The White Stripes were inducted into the...
The Metro: Local theater ensemble has a new location on Detroit’s westside
From design to fashion, all art can act as a vehicle for larger themes impacting society. Some art makes you...
The Metro: The case for a Detroit land conservancy
Detroit has finally started to regain some population, but it has a long way to go. And that means there’s...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A deep dive into the new Mavis Staples album, the Detroit roots of an iconic country label + much more!
In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, some great covers and originals from Mavis Staples' new album "Sad...
Acoustic Café: The rest of the story from in-studio guest Madi Diaz, new Cautious Clay and Jacob Collier, archives from I’m With Her + more
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, Madi Diaz returns as our guest, telling the second half of the story...
The Metro: Why more people don’t know about Michigan’s first Black congressmember
Detroit has a number of famous representatives. Representatives John Dingell, labor leader Patrick McNamara, and Congressmember John Conyers. Charles Diggs...
MichMash: State House Speaker Matt Hall wants more H.E.A.T. and less ‘pork’
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall makes his MichMash debut this week to share his take on recent events involving the...