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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.
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: Campaign aims to fight child hunger during summer break
No Kid Hungry’s goal is to reduce food insecurity by supporting school districts and spreading awareness nationwide.
The Metro: Detroit residents respond to block party violence, new community policing strategy
There were shootings at six different block parties in Detroit over a three-day period last week, according to city officials.
The Metro: Michigan homeowners associations can’t stop solar panels under new law
The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act prohibits a homeowners association from banning rooftop solar panels and putting other energy-saving equipment on a home.
The Metro: Detroit video game creator to release second game set in the Motor City
The game’s creator, Detroit-native Neil Jones, joined the show to discuss the vision behind his latest project, “We Never Yield.”
The Metro: Detroit City Football Club makes history
The Detroit City Football Club Women’s Team is set to face off against River Light FC at 7 p.m. Friday, at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.
The legacy and future of Lakeside Mall
Detroit Free Press business reporter JC Reindl joined the show this week to discuss both the mall’s history and the future of the site.
The Metro: Detroit Sound Conservancy awarded $1.9M grant to restore historic Blue Bird Inn
DSC Director Michelle Jahra McKinney and DSC Director of Operations Jonah Raduns-Silverstein joined the show to discuss the restoration efforts.
CEO of Pope Francis Center ‘disappointed’ by Supreme Court ruling on outdoor sleeping bans
The ruling overturns a decision from a California-based appeals court that found the bans could be considered “cruel and unusual punishment” when shelter space is lacking.
The Metro: Barbara McQuade offers SCOTUS reflections as annual session comes to a close
The former U.S. attorney joined the show to analyze some of the Supreme Court’s most impactful decisions and recap the year’s term.
The Metro: Celebrating Detroit’s relationship with Windsor on Canada Day
In honor of Canada Day, we were joined by several guests to discuss the history of the land as well as to celebrate the relationship between Detroit and Windsor.
The Metro: Curtain opens on Michigan Stage summer theater
Tim Paré, artistic director of Michigan Stage, joined The Metro on Friday to share his
experience with theater and the summer line-up for Michigan Stage.
The Metro: New upscale lounge The Vinyl Society has Parisian flair with Detroit history in mind
Owner Dennis Archer Jr. joined the show to share more details about the new bar and lounge spot.
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