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The Metro: Detroit mayoral race write-in Arnold Boyd on why he’s running

Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 1, 2025

Southwest Detroit native and entrepreneur Arnold Boyd is one of two write-in candidates competing against nine others in the city's...

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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

The Metro, Tia Graham, Lauren Myers 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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The Metro: NPR Public Editor Kelly McBride on CPB cuts, media ethics

The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Lauren Myers July 1, 2025

Today on The Metro, we continue our coverage on the fight over public media funding and what's at stake for...

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A man rides a bike in Detroit's Russell Woods neighborhood.
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The Metro: Breaking down Detroit’s community advisory councils

The Metro, Jack Filbrandt June 30, 2025

In Detroit, three of the city’s seven city council districts have a community advisory council (CAC). The body helps advocate...

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Charde Goins, editor-in-chief of Divine Magazine, a fashion magazine in Detroit.
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The Metro: Black-owned Divine Magazine putting spotlight on Detroit fashion

The Metro, Tia Graham, Lauren Myers June 30, 2025

A newly founded Black-owned magazine in Detroit is trying to show its readers that everyone can live a life of...

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A painting by Brian Delozier, a featured artist at the 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair.
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The Metro: The evolution of the Ann Arbor Art Fair

Nadia Ziyad, The Metro, Tia Graham June 30, 2025

The annual Ann Arbor Art Fair — one of the largest juried art fairs in the country — will attract...

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The Metro: How are landfill sites chosen in Michigan?

Cary Junior II, The Metro, Lauren Myers June 30, 2025

Last fiscal year, more than 24 million tons of solid waste was disposed of in Michigan's landfills — an increase...

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Detroit arts innovators Njia Kai (left) and Dr. George Shirley (right) will be honored for their contributions to Black arts & culture this Sunday at the Garden Theater.
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The Metro: Inaugural gala to honor 2 Detroit innovators in Black arts and culture

The Metro, Tia Graham, Lauren Myers June 27, 2025

Two groundbreaking leaders of Detroit's arts and culture scene will be honored at the GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural GhostLight Gala,...

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The Woodbridge Estates apartment complex is located on the site of the former Jeffries Housing Projects near the Lodge Freeway in Midtown.
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The Metro: A realtor’s insight into Detroit’s housing market

Nadia Ziyad, The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 27, 2025

After decades of steady decline, Detroit's population is finally growing. Latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Detroit increased its...

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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

The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Lauren Myers 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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UAW Region 1A Director Laura Dickerson appears on "The Metro" at WDET Studios, June 26, 2025.
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The Metro: UAW leader talks Detroit mayoral race, Kinloch endorsement

Nadia Ziyad, The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 26, 2025

The United Auto Workers union announced last month it would be endorsing Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. in the Detroit mayoral...

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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

Cary Junior II, The Metro, Tia Graham, Lauren Myers 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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