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Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Detroit public schools write the next page of literacy recovery
Detroit’s youngest readers are showing their strongest M-STEP performance in years, but closing the gap to proficiency will take much more work.
The Metro: Could I-375 pause rekindle Detroit’s fight for real repair?
State officials paused the I-375 boulevard plan amid rising costs and public pushback. Supporters say it’s a chance to center safety and legacy; others worry the project may stall for good.
The Metro: The plan for getting ranked choice voting on Michigan’s November ballot next year
Two months ago, a campaign to enact ranked choice voting in Michigan got off the
The Metro: Former college president encourages dialogue to solve higher ed conflicts
When protests on college campuses in response to the Israel-Hamas war erupted across the nation,
The Metro: The carbon footprint myth and where real climate solutions begin
From carbon calculators to recycling campaigns, everyday choices became the centerpiece of climate action. This framing, however, left the most powerful players out of the spotlight.
The Metro: Is pro-Palestine speech protected on university campuses?
Michigan universities are facing criticism over their treatment of students participating in pro-Palestine protests.
The Metro: New Chandler Park Fieldhouse offers recreation, mentorship, and connection
The new fieldhouse features a turf sports field, track, multi-sports court, fitness area, lockers and showers.
The Metro: Detroit Month of Design celebrates 10 years of UNESCO designation
Design Core Detroit proved that the city propelled industries with the innovative minds of its residents 10 years ago, earning a UNESCO City of Design designation.
The Metro: Allen Park welcomes its first mural festival Paint the Park
Paint The Park is a 2-week-long festival that is bringing large-scale murals to downtown Allen Park. It runs September 1–13, 2025.
CONTAINER on The Metro: Greg Sims
From the NFL Draft to Detroit’s Riverfront, Chef Greg has built Smokey G’s Smokehouse into a place where great barbecue and laughter bring people together.
The Metro: Why Detroit residents don’t vote in city elections
According an analysis by the Detroit Free Press, voting in municipal elections has dropped over the last 20 years while turnout in presidential and gubernatorial elections remains steady.
The Metro: Why Michigan doesn’t have enough housing — and how to change that
Dan Gilmartin of the Michigan Municipal League spoke with Robyn Vincent about how the state should be expanding its investment in housing construction and rehabilitation.
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