Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joined Autumn Sun Executive Director Bruce Clifton, Head of Michigan Central Civic Partnerships Nate Wallace, and city officials for a group photo at a press conference at Book Plaza outside New Lab.

The Metro: Inaugural HBCU Student Film Festival is coming to Detroit

July 23, 2024

A theme we often highlight on The Metro is Detroit’s robust arts community. Whether you see a giant mural or...

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Jack White performs at the Michigan Central grand reopening concert on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Central reopens; Detroit chosen for Sustainable Cities Challenge and more

June 7, 2024

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the grand reopening of Michigan Central Station; Detroit being selected...

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Eminem performs at the Michigan Central grand reopening concert on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

The Metro: Thousands converge on a ‘sparkling’ Michigan Central Station for grand reopening

June 7, 2024

More than 20,000 people gathered in Roosevelt Park on Thursday for a star-studded concert celebrating the grand reopening of Detroit's...

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Michigan Central CEO Josh Sirefman addresses a crowd at a media preview event inside the Michigan Central Station ahead of the official grand opening held June 6, 2024.

Michigan Central CEO talks opening of refurbished Michigan Central

June 7, 2024

Ford Motor Company celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated Michigan Central Station with a concert this week. The...

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A map of the roughly 10.8-mile route for the city of Detroit's "Connect" autonomous shuttle service.

Detroit plans to launch autonomous shuttle pilot this summer

April 4, 2024

The City of Detroit announced this week that it will launch an autonomous shuttle route later this year. The free,...

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An aerial view of Michigan Central Station.

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Central offering Detroiters free training for EV tech skills

, March 18, 2024

Michigan Central is partnering with two electric vehicle support companies to bring free skills training programs to Detroiters. Subscribe to...

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Electreon’s wireless charging technology is based on inductive coupling between copper coils installed below the road surface and receivers installed on electric vehicles.

Detroit Today: Detroit just built America’s first electric charging road

December 14, 2023

Detroit is now home to America’s first stretch of road that wirelessly charges electric vehicles. Located on 14th Street in...

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An aerial view of Michigan Central Station.

Drones will fly in Corktown as part of new pilot program

October 31, 2023

Michigan Central Station and the Michigan Department of Transportation are creating a so-called “Advanced Aerial Innovation Region” in Detroit. That’s...

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Detroit Today: EV charging station technician training kicks off in Detroit

September 27, 2023

As major automakers continue their shift to electric vehicles, creating the needed infrastructure to support electrification is one of the...

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Detroit Evening Report: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan moves headquarters to Michigan Central in Detroit

August 30, 2023

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan has found a new home at Michigan Central in Corktown. Subscribe to...

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