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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: Rochester Hills mayor shares mental health resources for splash pad shooting victims
Barnett joined The Metro this week to share his feelings about the tragic incident and how the community is being supported in the aftermath.

The Metro: WDET dads discuss what fatherhood means to them
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II also shared his thoughts on being a dad ahead of Father’s Day.

The Metro: Wayne County Executive Warren Evans wants to end SMART bus opt-outs
Evans wants to end the ability to opt-out of SMART in order to create an effective and efficient regional transit option.

The Metro: Ukraine’s Cultural Forces makes Detroit stop on tour
One initiative arising from the frontlines of the war is Ukraine’s Cultural Forces, a group of military members who were professional artists before the war.

The Metro: New Bridge Housing Campus addresses homelessness in Detroit
The campus will provide up to 120 days of housing and offer medical, psychological, addiction and job-readiness services.

The Metro: Thousands converge on a ‘sparkling’ Michigan Central Station for grand reopening
Some of the biggest names in Detroit music performed in the highly anticipated show, from Diana Ross and The Clark Sisters to Jack White, Big Sean and Eminem.
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