Exploring what unites us and divides us as people and as a region.
The goal of Crossing the Lines is to tell stories that show the diversity of people and perspectives that make up Metro Detroit by collaborating directly with residents of the cities and neighborhoods that we’re examining.
This community-first journalism aims to engage with listeners by finding them where they live and work, by talking to them about their concerns in their community and listening — really listening — to what they have to say.
Communities visited since the series began in 2011 include Canton, Center Line, Southfield, Windsor and several Detroit neighborhoods. WDET is examining Detroit’s Live6 neighborhoods in 2023.
Take a look at areas we’ve covered previously:
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Multigenerational Homes Face Unique Challenges — and Experience Some Benefits — During Pandemic
Domestic Violence During the Pandemic: Staying Home Meant Dealing With a Different Threat
English Language Learner Program Helps Canton Residents Connect From Around the World
Canton Merchants Fear Fixing Roads Could Drive Business Away
Young Radio Broadcasters Keep Plymouth-Canton Students Connected Through COVID-19
Canton’s Small Business Community Weathers COVID-19 Pandemic on Creativity and Local Support
A Year Into the Pandemic, Some People Are Fatigued, Less Polite and Confused About Vaccines
Spring Cleaning in the COVID-19 Era Means Picking Up Lots of PPE
Macomb County is Diversifying, But Minorities Don’t See Electoral Gains
The Metro Detroit Charter School with a Restaurant and Bakery
Macomb County, In Spotlight for 2020 Election, Just Wants to Talk Local Issues
Warren Helps Center Line Celebrate That It’s Not Warren
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