The Metro: New exhibit tells history of Jewish community living in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood

Detroit's Black Bottom community has received a lot of attention over the past year — in part because of the...

The Metro Events Guide: Celebrating Detroit’s international influence on music, urban planning and more

Detroiters already know that we have the best music, but it’s always nice when the world recognizes it too. One...

The Metro Events Guide: Draft Day celebrations to check out in Detroit this weekend

There are endless options for what to do in Detroit this weekend as the NFL Draft comes to town for...

The Metro: Public schools are fighting a mental health crisis; funds are running out

According to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Americans are battling an epidemic of loneliness and isolation. Teens have been impacted...

The Metro Events Guide: Earth Day, Record Store Day and Champions Day in Detroit

This weekend is full of celebrations in metro Detroit — Record Store Day, Earth Day and City of Champions Day...

The Metro Events Guide: Exhibitions, conventions, bargains and more

This week, we’ve got online exhibitions and cultural panel discussions that will make you see the world in a new...

The Metro: Detroit residents own more homes within city limits than investors, according to report

The rising prices for single-family homes have made it harder for Americans to become homeowners. In Detroit, the current real...

The Metro Events Guide: Where to watch the eclipse in Detroit, and more to do this weekend

This week, we’ve got world-renowned classical musicians, groundbreaking film festivals and local comedy lineups. Plus, where to watch the upcoming...

The Metro: Middle Eastern, North African category added to US census and federal government surveys

For decades, Arab Americans have been advocating for a new Middle East and North African category in the U.S. Census....

The Metro Events Guide: Opening Day, special screenings and award-winning jazz in Detroit

This week, we’ve got a star-studded lineup in Detroit, including critically-acclaimed filmmakers, comedians and musicians.Plus, where to tailgate the Tigers’...

The Metro Events Guide: Herbie Hancock, Toni Morrison and more in Detroit this week

This week, we’ve got trailblazing jazz at the DSO, award-winning film at The Henry Ford, new music discovery at the...

The Metro Events Guide: St. Patrick’s Day parties and more in Detroit this weekend

This week, we’ve got live DJ sets, collaborative songwriting workshops and St. Patrick's Day parties. Plus, WDET's spring fundraiser has...