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Detroit Department of Transportation and its predecessor, the Department of Street Railways, has used many iterations of trolleys, streetcars and buses over the years.
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The Metro: New campaign aims to ‘Bring Back the Tracks’ on Michigan Avenue

Lauren Myers, Robyn Vincent, The Metro March 5, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. At the turn of the 20th century, metro Detroit had one...

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Detroit lacrosse coach Liam McElroy holds traditional and contemporary lacrosse sticks at WDET Studios, Monday, March 3, 2025.
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The Metro: The past and present of the indigenous sport lacrosse in Detroit

The Metro, Tia Graham March 3, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Long before this city was home to gator shoes, Ford...

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WDET marks 75 years of broadcasting with audio history

Natalie Albrecht February 21, 2025

As WDET celebrated the end of its 75th year last Thursday, News Director Jerome Vaughn unveiled an audio history project...

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WDET celebrated the close of its 75th anniversary year with members on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
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WDET celebrates wrap of 75th anniversary year with members at Majestic Theatre

Jenny Sherman February 14, 2025

WDET marked a major milestone in its history Thursday night as it wrapped its 75th anniversary year with a special...

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"Rust Belt Reporter" by John Gallagher.
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The Metro: ‘Rust Belt Reporter’ John Gallagher releases memoir

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Sam Corey February 10, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit Free Press Reporter and columnist John Gallagher had a front...

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A view of St. Antoine Street at Winder near Detroit's Black Bottom neighborhood. In view are a number of residential buildings, as well as Abe's Market.
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The Metro: Black Bottom Archives celebrate 10 years

The Metro, Cary Junior II January 29, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Many Black Americans moved to Detroit during the Great Migration....

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The oldest known picture inside of the Two Way Inn, taken in the early 1900s.
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CuriosiD: What’s the oldest bar in Detroit?

Ryan Patrick Hooper January 16, 2025

WDET’s CuriosiD series 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, listener...

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Visitors take in a holiday display at the Ford Rotunda Christmas Fantasy in 1959.
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CuriosiD: What happened to the Cobo Hall Christmas Carnival?

Amanda LeClaire December 12, 2024

WDET’s CuriosiD series 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...

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The Second Baptist Church in Detroit's Greektown neighborhood is considered the oldest Black church in the Midwest and served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
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The Metro: The impact of Black churches in Detroit and beyond

Sasha Bacon December 9, 2024

Churches are so prevalent in the Motor City because they were an essential part of Detroit’s growth. They have served...

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For years, neighbors around Detroit have committed to watch vacant homes in their neighborhood on the day before Halloween to deter arson and other crimes.
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The Metro: The history (and end) of Devil’s Night in Detroit

John Filbrandt October 30, 2024

The day before Halloween is referred to as Mischief Night in many parts of the country, but in Detroit, it...

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Right image: Tia Graham with Detroit historian Frank Solis. Left image: Archival photo of Tejano musician Martin Solis.
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The Metro: A Detroit musician’s historical impact on Tejano music

Dorothy Jones October 10, 2024

Tejano music, or Tex-Mex music, is a blend of different sounds and instruments from Mexico and other countries — like...

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Black Artists Archive Founder Dr. Kelli Morgan (left) poses with "The Metro" host Tia Graham at WDET Studios on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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The Metro: Black Artists Archive working to preserve Detroit history

John Filbrandt September 30, 2024

Art is one of the oldest forms of storytelling, but a lot of Black stories get overlooked, particularly in Detroit. ...

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