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The Metro: Detroit’s Civil War history, uncovered
Tom Perkins of BridgeDetroit joins the show to talk about new archaeological findings in Detroit that could help uncover a piece of Civil War history.
The Metro: Local rabbi reflects on traditions of Passover holiday
Rabbi Matt Zerwekh from Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park joined the show this week to share more about the Jewish high holiday and its many symbols and traditions.
The Metro: ShotStopper program creating community change in Detroit
Launched in August 2023, two partnering ShotStopper groups have already seen great success in reducing violent crime in their communities.
The Metro: Public schools are fighting a mental health crisis; funds are running out
The state of Michigan approved a $240 million program in 2021 to help schools hire 874 mental health workers.
The Metro: The city stars alongside its creator in ‘Diarra From Detroit’
Diarra Kilpatrick joined “The Metro” on Friday to talk about the buzzy new show on BET and her love of storytelling.
The Metro: Detroit architecture firm recognized for historic preservation efforts
The American Institute of Architects recently presented metro Detroit firm Quinn Evans with the Architecture Firm Award of 2024.
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