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![Members of the Jewish community gathered at Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, for a Seder dinner on the second night of Passover.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TempleEmanu-El_Seder2024-e1714002476169-900x507.jpg)
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.
![Detroit Police vehicle](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC_0297-scaled-e1713903733841-900x507.jpg)
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.
![A photo of a "slow school zone" traffic sign.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Slow-School-Zone-Sign-900x505.jpg)
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.
![Diarra Kilpatrick stars as a school teacher-turned-mystery solver in "Diarra from Detroit."](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/full_DIARRA_FROM_DETROIT-01-Clean-16x9-1-900x506.jpg)
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.
![Metro Detroit architecture firm Quinn Evans has renovated several buildings and sites on Belle Isle in Detroit.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Belle_Isle_large-e1713451570399-900x507.jpg)
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.
![This year's Eco-Artist-in-Residence at Eliza Howell Park, Halima Cassells, will be using materials and waste collected during an Earth Day River Clean-up in her upcoming art installation.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/earthdaycleanup3-scaled-e1713303522234-900x507.jpg)
The Metro: New Eliza Howell Park art project to be made from Rouge River waste
The park’s 2024 artist-in-residence Halima Cassells joined the show along with Program Director Augusta Morrison to talk about the park’s residency program.
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