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Detroit Amps Jeremy Pargo dribbles around a DMV Trilogy defender.
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The Metro: What’s ahead for the Amplifiers – Detroit’s newest pro-basketball team?

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 22, 2025

The newly formed BIG3 professional basketball team, the Detroit Amplifiers, made their home court debut at Little Caesars Arena this...

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The Metro: Detroit’s Collard Green Cook-Off is about more than just food

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro, Cary Junior II July 22, 2025

Soul food is one of the most identifiable American cuisines.  The dishes were crafted from the scraps that were left...

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The Metro: How will Detroit’s next mayor address homelessness and housing?

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey July 17, 2025

Affordable housing has been a major issue for many voters in Detroit. In fact, according to recent University of Michigan...

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The Metro: The history (and future) of public media in the US

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Robyn Vincent July 16, 2025

Public media began as classroom radio in the 1920s. It was dry, instructional, and pretty boring. Most only thought of...

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Thornetta Davis and her band perform at Concert of Colors on July 21, 2023, in Detroit, Mich.
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The Metro: Concert of Colors music festival bringing global flair to Detroit

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Cary Junior II, David Leins July 14, 2025

Sounds from across the globe are coming to Detroit this weekend as the Concert of Colors music festival returns for...

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The Metro: Upcoming election won’t fill all open seats on Detroit’s public boards

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Jack Filbrandt July 14, 2025

The Detroit Documenters play a vital role in improving our access to information. That’s because they attend a range of...

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Healthy Deer - Michigan
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The Metro: Are deer culls the best option to manage overpopulation in metro Detroit?

Lauren Myers, The Metro, David Leins July 10, 2025

The deer herd in Michigan is estimated to be two million strong. In southeast Michigan, that number has been growing....

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The Metro: LOVE Building to host final ‘CONTAINER Takeover’ event Thursday

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 8, 2025

The LOVE Building's monthly LOVE@Nite creative showcase series has helped to shine a light on some of the city's top...

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Racers wait at the start of the 7-2 Day 5K in Detroit's Hubbell-Puritan neighborhood.
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The Metro: Umoja Village, HUG Haven founders talk 7-2 Day, Hubbell-Puritan pride

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro, Jack Filbrandt July 2, 2025

Detroiters have so much LOVE for where they live. That’s why when the city falls on hard times, it’s often...

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Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre, operated by the nonprofit "Windsor Jazz Concert Series."
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The Metro: The man behind Canada’s longest-running jazz concert series

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 1, 2025

Longtime musician and event promoter Hugh Leal has been curating jazz events in the Windsor area since 1976. Thanks to...

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Dancers Angela Lugo (from left), Sheila Royster and Celia Benvenutti performed with Ozzie Rivera and Rican Struction at the 2024 Concert of Colors.
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The Metro: Concert of Colors to showcase Tejano rhythms in southwest Detroit

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 26, 2025

Each year the Concert of Colors transforms Detroit with sounds from across the globe. This year the rhythm is beating...

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The horse barn and heritage center at Rouge Park.
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The Metro: Historic Rouge Park celebrates 100 years

Tia Graham, The Metro, Lauren Myers, Cary Junior II June 25, 2025

Detroit's Rouge Park is turning 100 this year. Friends of Rouge Park is hosting a free, three-day festival at the...

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