Tia Graham

25/06/2024

I grew up in Rouge Park, so this conversation made me so happy.

We were joined by Antonio Cosme—the Stewardship Manager for Friends of Rouge Park.

Check out out Friends of Rouge Park for a list of summer events! And tune into The Metro weekdays from 11a-12p on WDET 101.9FM

25/06/2024

Take a listen and go to one of the showings! Tune into The Metro daily from 11a-12p

Listen to re-air at 10p or check wherever you get your podcasts.

The fourth annual Obsidian Theatre Festival is taking place throughout downtown Detroit this weekend, alongside GhostLight Arts Initiative’s inaugural Detroit Impact Arts Conference. Playwright and producer Garlia Jones joined The Metro to discuss what guests can expect 🎭

Hear the full episode in the comments 🔊

22/06/2024

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Happy Birthday to the Queen of sci-fi!
If you haven’t read an Octavia Butler book, it’s a great time to start! Check our calendar for an awesome Sci-fi / speculative fiction event coming next month celebrating local Authors of Color in this space!

22/06/2024

We’re chatting with Garlia Jones of Obsidian Theatre about the festival and conference Monday, June 24th on The Metro!

Tune into The Metro weekdays from 11a-12p on WDET 101.9FM

Find us in Spotify and Apple Music

https://bit.ly/glai-impact-reg-24

22/06/2024

Take a listen. It’s great information about the program and why it matters.

The 36th District Court has launched a debt amnesty program from June 24 through Aug. 2, during which all late fees, penalties and warrant costs will be waived upon full payment of the original amount. Chief Judge William C. McConico joined The Metro to discuss.

🎧 Take a listen: https://buff.ly/4bfNjIU
📸 Photo by Tayler Simpson, WDET

21/06/2024

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18/06/2024

It’s gonna get hot this week. Stay cool at these Detroit City Recreation Centers 🌡

18/06/2024

Stay ready. It’s going to be extremely hot all week.

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for metro Detroit this week.

📝 Read more: https://buff.ly/45u05lW

17/06/2024

The shooting was one of at least four mass shootings that took place around the country Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

14/06/2024

Don’t miss the Marcus Belgrave Songbook Release Concert this Saturday, June 15 at 🎶

For over 50 years, Marcus Belgrave (2009 Kresge Eminent Artist) nurtured and guided the incredible music community of Detroit, where his priority was to provide a platform for young musicians to shine. By doing this, he left an incredible legacy of performers and students who have now become mentors.

The songbook performance celebrates the music of the maestro himself, a Kresge Eminent Artist and Michigan Jazz Master. Copies of Belgrave’s songbook will be available for sale. Get tickets at trinosophes.com!

12/06/2024

We had Roula David on the show, owner of Spot Lite Detroit to talk about her new venture as owner of UFO Bar!

Listen to the conversation at wdet.org or wherever you get your podcasts! WDET 101.9FM

12/06/2024

It was a pleasure!

Grateful to Tia Graham, Nick Austin, Mary Zatina and all of our friends at WDET 101.9FM for hosting Fr Tim on “The Metro” to discuss our new Bridge Housing Campus! If you missed the interview, check it out here, beginning at minute 43:

https://wdet.org/2024/06/10/the-metro-new-bridge-housing-campus-addresses-homelessness-in-detroit/

12/06/2024

The Mobile Library is at Eastern Market every Tuesday from 9 am - 2:30 pm!

12/06/2024

Yes and yes! 👏🏾

🍉🥦 Calling all Detroit foodies! Craving fresh, locally sourced produce? Look no further than Rouge Park, where the Eastern Market is serving up FREE produce all day every Wednesday!

Swing by Rouge Park to stock up on delicious fruits and veggies straight from the farm. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just love a good salad, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

🌳 Let's support our local farmers and nourish our community together. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to fill your baskets with nature's bounty—see you at Rouge Park!

📢 Spread the word and tag your friends! Let's make healthy eating a breeze for everyone in Detroit!

11/06/2024

I am looking forward to having the Pope Francis Center in again to chat more about the future of the space!!

A new 40-unit housing campus in Detroit’s Core City neighborhood will provide up to 120 days of housing and offer medical, psychological, addiction and job-readiness services. President and CEO Father Tim McCabe joined The Metro to discuss 🏡

🔊 Take a listen: https://buff.ly/4bXzz6U
📸 Photo courtesy of the Pope Francis Center

11/06/2024

Tune into The Metro for a live performance

11/06/2024

11/06/2024

Today on Acoustic Cafe, the in-studio guest is Mississippi Hill Country bluesman Cedric Burnside, carrying on the tradition of his grandfather, the late R.L. Burnside 🌾

Plus, past performances from Hiss Golden Messenger, Indigo Girls, Laura Marling and more 🎶

Tune in from 1-3 p.m. on 101.9 FM, buff.ly/3Wkydei or the WDET app 🔊

11/06/2024

Author Jacqueline Jones joined "Created Equal" host Stephen Henderson to discuss what African American lives were like from the perspective of freedom versus slavery.

06/06/2024

05/06/2024

05/06/2024

Join us tonight for a laid-back and engaging musical experience at Detroit's best Black-owned neighborhood wine bar!!!