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![Eminem performs at the Michigan Central grand reopening concert on Thursday, June 6, 2024.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MichiganCentral_Eminem-scaled-e1717794872286-900x507.jpg)
The Metro: Thousands converge on a ‘sparkling’ Michigan Central Station for grand reopening
Some of the biggest names in Detroit music performed in the highly anticipated show, from Diana Ross and The Clark Sisters to Jack White, Big Sean and Eminem.
![An interior view of the renovated Michigan Central Station, June 2024.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MichiganCentral_Interior-scaled-e1717709676359-900x507.jpg)
The Metro: The transformation of Detroit’s iconic Michigan Central Station
Richard Hess, principal architect at Quinn Evans and project manager for the Michigan Central Station’s restoration, joined the show to discuss the process.
![An aerial view of Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ColemanAYoungMunicipalAirport-e1717615444842-900x507.png)
The Metro: New terminal, amenities coming to Detroit’s city airport
Jason Watt, director of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, joined the show to discuss the facility’s new design and enhancements.
![Following Run-DMC’s 1986 song “My Adidas,” Adidas struck a first-of-its-kind endorsement deal with the group, giving each member one of these 14-karat gold sneaker-shaped pendants.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/jam-master-jay-chain_IceCold_AMNH-e1717533457494.jpeg)
The Metro: Author Vikki Tobak celebrates hip-hop jewelry, history with ‘Ice Cold’ exhibit
Tobak joined “The Metro” on Tuesday to talk about her book — which inspired the exhibit — and her passion for jewelry and hip-hop history.
![Might Real Queer Detroit 2024 banner](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MRQD-2024-Banner-Web-1-900x498.jpg)
The Metro: Mighty Real Queer Detroit exhibition celebrates queer art during Pride Month
The exhibition displays diverse forms of art that honors the LGBTQ+ community and acts as a call-to-action for queer rights.
![The Metro co-host Tia Graham posing with members of the Detroit Youth Choir.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Detroit-Youth-Choir-and-Tia-900x506.jpg)
Detroit Youth Choir members talk Music Hall concert, NFL Draft experience and more
Detroit Youth Choir performs live at Music Hall in Detroit on Sunday.
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