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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.
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.
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.
The Metro: Detroit Councilman Fred Durhal shares highlights from 2025 fiscal budget
Durhal joined “The Metro” on Monday to discuss the city’s budget for fiscal year 2025 and what it means for residents.
The Metro: Birdie’s Bookmobile to collect books for kids at Eastern Market this Saturday
The nonprofit will be at Shed 2 in Eastern Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday for drop offs.
The Metro: ACLU report calls for end to Michigan’s parental consent law for abortions
Today on “The Metro,” we’re joined by ACLU Political Director Merissa Kovach to discuss the report and how the policy limits health care access for young people.
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