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The Metro covers local and regional news and current affairs, arts and cultural events and topics, with a commitment to airing perspectives and uncovering stories underreported by mainstream media in Detroit.
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![An aerial view of Midtown Detroit.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MidtownAerialView-e1709847597114-900x507.jpeg)
The Metro: New leader of Midtown Detroit, Inc. aims to build inclusive community
Maureen Stapleton, interim executive director of Midtown Detroit, Inc., joined the show to discuss the nonprofit’s planning goals in the coming years.
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The Metro: Exploring Michigan’s marijuana tax revenue and consumer concerns
Ferndale City Manager Joseph Gacioch joined the show on Wednesday to discuss how Michigan’s marijuana tax dollars are being put to use locally.
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The Metro: New DSO contract increases pay, creates more inclusive audition process
Detroit Symphony Orchestra CEO Erik Rönmark and DSO Principal Trombone Ken Thompkins joined The Metro on Tuesday to discuss what the new contract means for the symphony.
![InsideOut Literary Arts will bring local poets and writers together for the annual event celebrating the spoken word.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Detroit-Youth-Poetry-Con-Public-Showcase-Youth-Performer-2023-scaled-e1709582207411-900x507.jpg)
The Metro: Annual Detroit Youth Poetry Con returns March 9
The annual event, organized by InsideOut Literary Arts, incorporates many different creative professions to illustrate different career possibilities for students.
![Israelis demonstrate to demand the release of the hostages from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, during a protest outside of the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, March 1, 2024.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Israel-HamasWar_Protest_AP-scaled-e1709331278185-900x507.jpg)
The Metro: The war in Gaza’s impact on the American Jewish community
Peter Beinart, editor-at-large of Jewish Currents, joined the show to share his insight into the Jewish American perspective on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
![The Detroit Creativity Project's annual Student Showcase will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DetroitCreativityProject-900x344.jpg)
The Metro: Detroit Creativity Project brings improv and comedy to students
Nancy Hayden (Second City Chicago) and Marc Evan Jackson (“Brooklyn 99,” “The Good Place”) joined the show on Thursday to discuss the organization’s improv comedy program.
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