The Metro: Pope Francis Center opens emergency warming shelter during extreme cold
When temperatures dipped dangerously low during the recent polar vortex, the Pope Francis Center opened a 24-hour emergency warming center...
The Metro: Pope Francis Center opens emergency warming shelter during extreme cold
When temperatures dipped dangerously low during the recent polar vortex, the Pope Francis Center opened a 24-hour emergency warming center...
The Metro: Immigration rally in Southwest Detroit
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. President Donald Trump’s administration is making fast and far reaching changes...
The Metro: Pistons eyeing the playoffs
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit Piston fans have been wondering: will the Pistons have a...
The Metro: Homeschooling is on the rise
Most families enroll their kids in a traditional school, whether it's a public, private, or charter school. But since the...
WDET celebrating 1-year anniversary of new programs this week
This week marks the one-year anniversary of WDET's newest programs, and several of our hosts are planning special shows throughout...
The Metro: WDET’s annual ‘Festivus’ airing of grievances for 2024
Grievances, we’ve all had them. Whether it’s traffic, the weather, people nagging at us, we’ve all felt the need to...
The Metro: Exploring gender roles in 2024, from ‘girlboss’ to ‘trad wife’
The incoming Trump administration wants a return to traditional family values, and a lot of people who voted for him...
The Metro: Detroit Horse Power breaks ground on new facility, galloping to 2026 opening
The next polo champion or Olympian could be a Detroiter. Historically, horseback riding isn't an activity you see often in...
Award-winning journalist Robyn Vincent joins ‘The Metro’ as co-host alongside Tia Graham
This week, Tia Graham welcomes Robyn Vincent as the new co-host of The Metro. Vincent is an award-winning journalist, lifelong...
The Metro Events Guide: Eastern Market After Dark, Friday the 13th concerts and more to do in metro Detroit
This week, we’re highlighting local makers and spaces, from Friday the 13th concerts to exclusive dining experiences. But we’re also highlighting...
The Metro Events Guide: Dally in the Alley, Detroit Month of Design and more to see this weekend
This week, we have celebrations for several of Detroit’s cultural legacies, from jazz and Techno to block parties and art...
The Metro Events Guide: How to spend Labor Day Weekend in Detroit
Labor Day Weekend in Detroit means the return of some of our favorite annual festivals, including Jazz Fest, the Hamtramck...