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The Metro: Ageless creativity and community building in needlework art
It’s fascinating to see that in a world where technology is king, there’s still a
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The Metro: Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer expands recognition for regional poets
To discuss her latest project, what it’s been like to be the state poet laureate, and to explore an event she’s teaching, Nandi Comer joined “The Metro.”
![Michigan Republican Party Delegates (from left) Randy Guppy Sr., Hassan Nehme, and Hima Kolanagireddy.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DELEGATION-3-scaled-e1723497405780-900x507.jpg)
The Metro: Michigan Republicans work to gain support in metro Detroit
Michigan Republican Party Vice Chair Hassan Nehme discussed how his party is appealing to voters in Southeast Michigan.
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The Metro: New resources aim to provide water assistance to Detroiters
The accessibility of fresh, clean water and a functioning infrastructure is something that many of
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The Metro: Previewing Sounds Like Detroit 2024 performers
WDET’s “MI Local” host Jeff Milo previewed the artists performing at Sounds Like Detroit Aug. 15 at New Center Park — headlined by Drey Skonie & the kLOUDs.
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The Metro: ‘Coolin’ with Cops’ initiative aims to build bridges between Detroit youth and police
The upcoming “Coolin’ with Cops” meet-ups are just one of many ways PAL aims to help grow connections between local youth and the police.
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