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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Why officials want to cap parts of I-75
The project to cap I-75 could allow pedestrians to stroll between downtown Detroit and certain parts of the city.
The Metro: Non-profit calls on men to address domestic violence
Haven is a non-profit that aims to eliminate domestic violence and provides resources to survivors in their time of need. They’re asking more men to raise their voices on the issue.
The Metro: Music royalties help pay for Michigan state employee retirements
Michigan’s pension fund invested over $1 billion in music royalties, earning money every time songs by artists like Billie Holiday and Tyla are streamed — but raising questions about who really profits from music.
The Metro: Truck routes enforced in Southwest, residents call for citywide ordinance
Detroit is enforcing new truck routes in Southwest Detroit after years of resident complaints. Community groups say the changes are a start, but they’re pushing for a citywide ordinance.
The Metro: License plate readers in Ferndale draw criticism, face city council vote
City officials say automatic license plate readers from Flock Safety make the city safer. Residents are urging a ‘no’ vote, saying the company and technology pose significant risks to civil liberties. Ferndale City Council is expected to vote on a contract renewal in coming weeks.
The Metro: Annual African dance conference uses dance as a tool for justice and equity
The TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance and Culture hosts an annual dance convening that demonstrates the artform’s ability to connect and transform through workshops and performances with experts who span the African diaspora.
The Metro: The values revealed in Michigan’s latest state budget
Robyn Vincent spoke with Zach Gorchow, the president of Gongwer News Service Michigan to learn more about what the passed state budget reveals.
The Metro: ‘Jane Anger’ kicks off Shakespeare in Detroit’s fall series
Samatha White is the founding artistic and executive director of Shakspeare in Detroit, and director of Michigan’s premiere of “Jane Anger”. She joins The Metro to discuss the play and her work in the arts.
The Metro: A criminal record still shuts too many doors in Michigan
Michigan has no statewide protection against rental denials based on a criminal record. A bill requiring case-by-case reviews died last year, but advocates hope to bring it back this session amid an affordable housing shortage.
The Metro: The Redford Theatre and its Halloween line-up has something for everyone
Redford Theatre programmer and volunteer John Monaghan joined the show to talk more about the importance of preserving and showing films of the past.
The Metro: Why an Oakland County official believes empathy can help prevent death from overdose
“That one glimmer of light never leaves, ” says Deputy County Executive Madiha Tariq.
CONTAINER on The Metro: Nabeela Najjar
Detroit designer Nabeela Najjar creates ethereal, hand-dyed garments inspired by dreams and nature.
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