Detroit artist Ijania Cortez uses bold color and community storytelling to bring local icons and everyday Detroiters to life through her murals and public art. The post CONTAINER On The Metro: Ijania Cortez appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
Jon Moshier, host of Modern Music on WDET, produces his annual Halloween special with an ear for the classic and the offbeat. The post The Metro: Halloween special returns to WDET airwaves in time for trick-or-treating appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
As the federal shutdown stretches into its second month, Michigan’s food assistance network braces for impact. The post The Metro: Federal government shutdown ripples through Detroit’s food systems appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
The federal shutdown has put November SNAP benefits on hold, leaving about 1.4 million Michiganders uncertain about their grocery budgets. Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks talks with Robyn Vincent about the state’s short-term options and the urgency of federal action. The post The Metro: Michigan braces for a SNAP gap as shutdown drags on appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
Candidates to replace Amer Ghalib after his nomination to be ambassador to Kuwait include Adam Alharbi, Hamtramck City Council Member Muhith Mahmood, and write-in candidate, Lynn Blasey. The post The Metro: Everything you need to know about Hamtramck’s mayoral race appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park on Detroit's riverfront features a playground, splash pad, water garden, and covered basketball courts. The post The Metro: 22-acre park opens on Detroit’s riverfront appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
It’s been over five years since the COVID-19 pandemic and local autoworkers are have taken steps to move its employees back into the office. At the same time, co-working spaces continue to be a popular work place option for companies. The post The Metro: What future workplaces could look like appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
Over 20,000 homes in Detroit are in dire need of repairs for problems like leaky roofs, electricity issues, and asbestos in the walls. The post The Metro: What it looks like to repair Detroit homes appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
Detroit fines parents of teenagers who stay out past curfew hours without adult supervision in an effort to deter crime. Experts argue this approach doesn't work and that it could cause more hardship for families. The post The Metro: Expert says curfew penalties don’t work appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
This month, Council on Foreign Relations senior fellow and Yale lecturer Rebecca Lissner began speaking with people around the country about what they make of the current American foreign policy.| WDET 101.9 FM
The artistic and sobriety space, Recovery Community Center, is trying to do even more to foster and protect local and visiting talent, and expand its programming. The post The Metro: Community organizers support and promote the arts in Hamtramck appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
Co-Director Jova Lynn joined The Metro to talk more about renovations, new exhibitions and 20 years of MOCAD.| WDET 101.9 FM
Detroiter Deanne Austin shares what she’s learned from years of navigating Detroit without a driver’s license and what she hopes the city’s next mayor will do for transit. The post The Metro: Building a Detroit that moves everyone appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
Poverty is going up in Detroit. So too are the costs of food and housing. All of this means that many are struggling to pay their bills, and homelessness — particularly for kids — is on the rise. How can Detroit rise to the challenge? The post The Metro: How Detroit’s next mayor can reduce homelessness appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
George Wallace's observational humor, and masterful storytelling have earned him a place among comedy's most iconic figures| WDET 101.9 FM
The Michigan governor's pardon of Hmong father Lue Yang highlights a clash between Michigan’s expungement law and federal deportation rules.| WDET 101.9 FM
The electoral college overrides the popular vote. Money is considered speech, which means that people with more of it have more influence in our politics. What would it look like to have a democracy that represents people more than it does geography, and to have a politics that doesn’t favor the rich over those with fewer means?| WDET 101.9 FM
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is getting worse. As starvation grows and more people are killed trying to get food, some experts are now calling it genocide.| WDET 101.9 FM
AI generated music is appearing on real artists’ Spotify pages, even on profiles of musicians who have passed away.| WDET 101.9 FM
Immigration enforcement has intensified under the Trump administration, leaving many in Detroit’s District 6 on edge.| WDET 101.9 FM
Registered voters not casting a vote is a problem in the city, one that seems to be bigger here than in other Midwest cities.| WDET 101.9 FM
Producer Jack Filbrandt talked to Detroit Documenter Nadia Ziyad and Coordinator Lynelle Herndon about solutions being discussed at local meetings.| WDET 101.9 FM
Detroit and Windsor libraries have launched a cross-border zine to highlight local art and storytelling.| WDET 101.9 FM
Ford’s $10 billion tech project shutdown is sending shockwaves through southeast Michigan’s auto industry. Journalist John McElroy joins The Metro to discuss the fallout for local suppliers and what it means for the future of EVs in the U.S.| WDET 101.9 FM
Detroit Amps Head Coach George Gervin Jr. joined the show to talk about the team's home court debut on Sunday, and what's on the horizon for the team.| WDET 101.9 FM
U-M Health Economist Thomas Buchmueller joined the show to break down what’s changing, who will feel it first, and what Michigan can do to soften the blow.| WDET 101.9 FM
Khary Frazier joined the show to share more about the cook off and the importance of celebrating Black culture and culinary excellence in the city.| WDET 101.9 FM
Check out the latest arts and culture events in metro Detroit, including outdoor festivals, comedy shows and cat videos.| WDET 101.9 FM
