Sharing Detroit’s unique stories not heard anywhere else
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.
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: Inaugural gala to honor 2 Detroit innovators in Black arts and culture
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The Metro: A realtor’s insight into Detroit’s housing market
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The Metro: Concert of Colors to showcase Tejano rhythms in southwest Detroit
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The Metro: UAW leader talks Detroit mayoral race, Kinloch endorsement
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The Metro: Historic Rouge Park celebrates 100 years
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The Metro: Detroit stand up Melanie Hearn to headline ‘What’s So Funny About Detroit?’
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The Metro: Detroit mayoral candidate Fred Durhal shares strategic vision for the city
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The Metro: An update on proposed federal funding cuts to NPR, PBS
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The Metro: West Bloomfield rabbi on Zionism, rising antisemitism, fighting extremism
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The Metro: Detroit mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow talks ‘recreating the family fabric’
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The Metro: Detroit native Darnell Davis on the art and joy of wig making
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The Metro: Wayne State genealogy workshop offers tips for tracing lineage of Black Americans
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