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The Metro: New Bridge Housing Campus addresses homelessness in Detroit
The campus will provide up to 120 days of housing and offer medical, psychological, addiction and job-readiness services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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