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The Metro: Roger Guenveur Smith brings acclaimed solo performances to the Wright
The actor, playwright and director is best known for roles in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing,” “Malcolm X,” and Ridley Scott’s “American Gangster.”
The Metro: Oakland County’s new approach to supporting people with drug addiction
Recovery Support Specialist Paul Shankin joined the show to share how he’s supporting individuals with addiction issues in his role with the county.
The Metro: Women’s Service Day set for Thursday across metro Detroit
Karen Boyd of Share Detroit and Priya Gurumurthy of Yanfeng joined the show to share more about the event and the importance of giving back.
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Marc Evan Jackson wants YOU to donate to WDET
The former Michigander joined “The Metro” on Tuesday to talk about his nonprofit, The Detroit Creativity Project, and the importance of supporting public media.
The Metro: A plan to restore Palmer Park’s old-growth forest
Work to restore and maintain one of Detroit’s largest green spaces has been underway for more than a decade.
The Metro: Outlier Media’s new SMS service aims to address information gaps in Detroit
Outlier Media’s Sarah Alvarez joined the show to discuss the local news outlet’s new and improved texting service for Detroiters.
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