The Metro: Detroit students immerse themselves in African culture during trip to Ghana
There is a new cohort of Detroit students who can now say that they’ve not only gone out of the...
The Metro Events Guide: Album release parties, art markets and more to do this weekend in Detroit
This week, we’ve got album release parties, art markets, festivals and dance parties so you can take full advantage of...
The Metro: Belle Isle Aquarium celebrating 120th anniversary
The Belle Isle Aquarium has a lot to celebrate. America’s oldest aquarium has reached a major milestone and is turning...
The Metro: A visit from poet Brad Walrond and Detroit Poet Laureate jessica Care moore
What does “belonging” mean to you? Maybe it's being in spaces where you feel comfortable, or being surrounded by others...
The Metro Events Guide: The Dream Cruise, musical celebrations and more
This weekend, we’ve got a wide variety of celebratory events, from car shows to concerts.Plus, the grand re-opening of a...
The Metro: Ageless creativity and community building in needlework art
It’s fascinating to see that in a world where technology is king, there’s still a strong love for needlework growing...
The Metro: Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer expands recognition for regional poets
Some believe poetry is a lost art, but don’t say that to many Michiganders. That’s in part thanks to the...
The Metro: Michigan Republicans work to gain support in metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan’s politics have changed a lot in recent decades. Oakland County has turned more Democrat, while Macomb has become...
The Metro: New resources aim to provide water assistance to Detroiters
The accessibility of fresh, clean water and a functioning infrastructure is something that many of us take for granted. Last...
The Metro: Previewing Sounds Like Detroit 2024 performers
Jeff Milo is WDET’s resident expert on the local music scene and host of MI Local. He will also be...
The Metro Events Guide: Picnics, tea parties and park concerts
This week, we’re highlighting local music showcases and internationally-inspired art exhibits you can see right here in Detroit.Plus, picnics, tea...
The Metro: Is China the future of the global automotive industry?
Detroit has been the epicenter of the global automotive industry for more than a century. Although foreign competitors from around...