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Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: The Chad Smith Foundation supports furthering music education at University of Michigan
Hall of Fame Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith recently announced The Chad Smith Foundation. Chad grew up in Michigan and returned to the place where he got his start to help students do the same.
The Metro: A new master plan of policies will guide Detroit into the future
A new master plan of policies will be unveiled in the coming months to help residents, businesses owners, and city officials guide Detroit into the future.
CONTAINER On The Metro: Ijania Cortez
Detroit artist Ijania Cortez uses bold color and community storytelling to bring local icons and everyday Detroiters to life through her murals and public art.
The Metro: Halloween special returns to WDET airwaves in time for trick-or-treating
Jon Moshier, host of Modern Music on WDET, produces his annual Halloween special with an ear for the classic and the offbeat.
The Metro: Federal government shutdown ripples through Detroit’s food systems
As the federal shutdown stretches into its second month, Michigan’s food assistance network braces for impact.
The Metro: Michigan braces for a SNAP gap as shutdown drags on
The federal shutdown has put November SNAP benefits on hold, leaving about 1.4 million Michiganders uncertain about their grocery budgets. Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks talks with Robyn Vincent about the state’s short-term options and the urgency of federal action.
The Metro: Everything you need to know about Hamtramck’s mayoral race
Candidates to replace Amer Ghalib after his nomination to be ambassador to Kuwait include Adam Alharbi, Hamtramck City Council Member Muhith Mahmood, and write-in candidate, Lynn Blasey.
The Metro: 22-acre park opens on Detroit’s riverfront
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park on Detroit’s riverfront features a playground, splash pad, water garden, and covered basketball courts.
The Metro: What future workplaces could look like
It’s been over five years since the COVID-19 pandemic and local autoworkers are have taken steps to move its employees back into the office. At the same time, co-working spaces continue to be a popular work place option for companies.
The Metro: What it looks like to repair Detroit homes
Over 20,000 homes in Detroit are in dire need of repairs for problems like leaky roofs, electricity issues, and asbestos in the walls.
The Metro: Expert says curfew penalties don’t work
Detroit fines parents of teenagers who stay out past curfew hours without adult supervision in an effort to deter crime. Experts argue this approach doesn’t work and that it could cause more hardship for families.
The Metro: What Americans think about President Trump’s foreign policy
This month, Council on Foreign Relations senior fellow and Yale lecturer Rebecca Lissner began speaking with people around the country about what they make of American foreign policy.
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