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![The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle has been under construction since November 2022, with expectations it will open in summer 2024.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BelleIsle_AnnaScrippsWhitcomb-Conservatory-scaled-e1716324860257-900x507.jpeg)
The Metro: Belle Isle Conservancy’s efforts helping to improve the island this summer
Formed in 2011 by combining four Belle Isle support nonprofits, the Belle Isle Conservancy has played a vital role in restoring and maintaining the island’s most notable attractions.
![John 'Jammin' Collins, a pivotal figure in Detroit’s techno scene, joined "The Metro" on Monday, May 20, 2024,.ahead of his set at the 2024 Movement Electronic Music Festival.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JohnCollins-900x506.jpeg)
The Metro: Legendary Detroit DJ John Collins talks techno history ahead of Movement
Collins will perform at Movement Electronic Movement Festival on Monday, May 27, at Hart Plaza.
![A photo of the Detroit skyline on June 7, 2023.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Detroit-Smog-scaled-e1715972869106-900x507.jpg)
The Metro: ‘Heat island effect’ contributing to warmer temperatures in Detroit, research shows
Urban communities in the U.S. experience temperature increases of up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit compared to rural environments due to the heat island effect, the nonprofit Climate Central reports.
![The Arab American National Museum is hosting its annual Arab Film Festival, May 15-19, 2024.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ArabFilmFestival-900x505.png)
The Metro: Annual Arab Film Festival in Dearborn showcasing Arab voices
Dave Serio of the Arab American National Museum, joined the show to discuss the meaning and purpose behind the film festival and what attendees can expect.
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The Metro: Detroit company using IRA funds to help low-income households be more energy efficient
Starting in October, up to $14,000 in Inflation Reduction Act funds, per project, will be available this year for low-income families to improve the energy efficiency of their home.
![Wayne State’s Department of Anthropology has been working with the nonprofit Project We Hope Dream & Believe (PWHDAB) since 2021 to restore the once-home of civil rights leader Malcolm X.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MalcolmXHouse-e1715631244725-900x507.png)
The Metro: Malcolm X’s Inkster home receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation
Wayne State University’s Department of Anthropology has been working to restore the once-home of the civil rights leader in Inkster since 2021.
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