The Metro: How Mississippi beat Michigan in literacy — and what we can learn
Right now, Michigan kids are struggling with something fundamental — reading. Over the last 20 years, the state dropped from...
The Metro: How Mississippi beat Michigan in literacy — and what we can learn
Right now, Michigan kids are struggling with something fundamental — reading. Over the last 20 years, the state dropped from...
The Metro: Detroit’s climate future is on the ballot this August
This summer is tracking to be the hottest on record… but it could be among the coolest summers we have...
In The Groove: Jenny Hval, Momoko Gill, Butcher Brown, Passion Pit & Sofi Tukker
In this episode, we check out new music from Arooj Aftab, FloFilz & Takuya Kuroda, Eddie Chacon, Lawne, Kokoroko, and...
Detroit Evening Report: Early voting open for Detroit primary
Early voting underway in Detroit's primary electionEarly voting is underway in Detroit's primary election. Voters can use an absentee ballot...
Past environmental injustices shape today’s tree canopy
Reforesting urban environments faces one significant yet overlooked hurdle: bringing residents to the table.Dr. Christine Carmichael recognized this when doing...
Mayoral candidate Joel Haashiim says manufacturing can create more affordable housing in Detroit
Detroit's mayoral candidates agree the city needs more affordable housing but have different ideas to solve the problem. Retired businessman Joel...
Bridge Michigan explores Mount Arvon for summer adventure series
What’s on your summer bucket list? The nonprofit news organization Bridge Michigan asked its readers that question.The result: a list...
Detroit mayoral candidate DaNetta Simpson pushes insurance plan to fix deteriorating homes
Detroiters face a pivotal primary election, and early voting is already underway. For the first time in a dozen years Mayor...
15 years later, concerns over Line 5 grow
Environmental groups gathered over the weekend to mark the 15th anniversary of an oil spill into the Kalamazoo River. The...
The Metro: Hot Dam returns to Detroit Artists Market
During the Great Depression, in the year 1932 to be exact, a local group of art lovers saw there was...
The Metro: University of Michigan protest response sparks legal battle over free speech
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The criminal charges were dropped,...
The Metro: Marcus Elliot fills Detroit parks with music
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. All over, access to the...