The Metro: Detroit’s composer laureate is creating music inspired by sounds of the city
The Detroit Office of Arts Culture and Entrepreneurship appointed its first Composer Laureate in December, Patrick Prouty. Embracing his role...
The Metro: Detroit’s composer laureate is creating music inspired by sounds of the city
The Detroit Office of Arts Culture and Entrepreneurship appointed its first Composer Laureate in December, Patrick Prouty. Embracing his role...
MichMash: Duggan endorsement shakes up governor’s race; Sen. Camilleri advocates for K-12 budget
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan received a major endorsement that may set him a part from his other gubernatorial candidates. As...
Smoke expected to lift in northern Michigan, but more could be on the way
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.Canadian wildfire smoke that blew...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn receives ‘Tree City USA’ status for 38th year
The Arbor Day Foundation has renewed Dearborn's "Tree City USA" status for its efforts to maintain a healthy tree canopy. ...
Detroit Grand Prix secures new contract through 2028, despite uncertainties
The Detroit Grand Prix’s third year on the city’s downtown streets since leaving Belle Isle is now in the books....
The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Pride in metro Detroit
Pride month is in full swing, and Detroit has celebrations of all sorts, from traditional Pride parades to techno dance...
In The Groove: New music from Cameron Winter, classic cuts from Kate Bush, Bill Evans + more
I'm continuing my fill-in duties as host of In the Groove this week, with new music from Cameron Winter, Julien...
The Metro: The important legacy and activism behind Motor City Pride
The streets of Detroit will be filled with color and courage this weekend as Motor City Pride returns to Hart...
The Metro: Santa Ono’s political gamble; higher-ed leadership in the Trump era
Last month, then University of Michigan President Santa Ono announced his resignation from the college after accepting a role leading...
The Metro: University leaders discuss impacts of federal budget cuts at Mackinac Policy Conference
A number of universities are worried about funding cuts that are coming from the Trump administration. That includes those in...
The Metro: The fight to end homelessness in America
Detroit, like many parts of the country, is facing a housing crisis. Over half of renters in the city are...
The Metro: New book by John Conyers III explores his father’s legacy
From 1965 to 2017, John Conyers Jr. dedicated his life to serving all people and creating new pathways for Black...