Wayne County voters pass proposals A, P; Detroiters pass library millage renewal
Wayne County voters approved two ballot initiatives on Tuesday that will renew a millage to fund improvements to parks and...
The Metro: Detroit saxophonist composing songs inspired by city parks
A new project is combining sounds and storytelling – rooted in Detroit’s parks and neighborhoods. The Joyce Foundation, in collaboration...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit announces new plan to help residents pay overdue water bills
The city of Detroit has created a new payment program for those behind on their water bill. Subscribe to the Detroit...
The Metro: More than 20 candidates running for 3 open school board seats in Detroit
There will be 22 candidates on the ballot in November vying to fill three open seats on the Detroit Public...
Created Equal: How will this week’s Supreme Court decision on foreclosure profits affect Detroit homeowners?
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled this week that its 2020 decision — which held that former property owners were entitled...
CuriosiD: What is the history behind the Belle Isle Boathouse?
WDET’s CuriosiD podcast answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...
The Metro: State allocates $1M in funding to help revitalize Detroit’s Chinatown
The rich history of Chinatown in Detroit is often lost on those who aren’t old enough to remember.The first Chinese...
Detroit Evening Report: What to know about Proposal L, Detroit’s public library millage renewal
A proposal to renew a millage for the Detroit Public Library will be on the August 6 ballot for Detroiters.Subscribe...
Detroit Evening Report: New mixed-use development breaks ground in North Corktown
The city of Detroit broke ground this week on the first phase of a new mixed-use housing development in North...
The Metro: Detroit Documenters talk public meetings, civic engagement every Friday
Detroit City Council is going on recess from July 31 to September, but that doesn’t mean all local government meetings...
The Metro: New historic marker remembers the Algiers Motel, Detroit Rebellion of 1967
A new historic marker will be placed at the former location of the Algiers Motel, which was the site of...
The Metro: Inaugural HBCU Student Film Festival is coming to Detroit
A theme we often highlight on The Metro is Detroit’s robust arts community. Whether you see a giant mural or...