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The Metro: How is the Gordie Howe Bridge construction impacting residents?
Simone Sagovac, director of the Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition, joined the show to discuss the impact the bridge has had on city residents.
The Metro: Will young people get out to vote?
BridgeDetroit Reporter Malachi Barrett joined the show to talk about young people’s interest in politics this election season.
The Metro: New safety lab in Auburn Hills will test EV batteries
UL Solutions has opened a new $100 million safety lab in Auburn Hills to test electric vehicle batteries.
The Metro: Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network providing 24/7 mental health crisis services
DWIHN’s Mobile Crisis Director JaKeya Kellom says calls to their crisis services have increased from 30 in December to 141 in the month of July.
The Metro: Detroit collective offers microgrants to 10 community groups for Black Philanthropy Month
The Umoja Debate Network received $2,500 from TSOP Michigan in a recent round of microgrants for 10 metro Detroit nonprofits and block clubs.
The Metro: New ESPN documentary revisits former Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga’s near-perfect game
A new documentary from the ESPN series E:60 called “28 Outs: An Imperfect Story” is
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