The Metro

For the first time in team history, the Detroit City Football Club Women’s Team is headed to the playoffs. The team closed out the regular season finishing atop the Great Lakes Division with an undefeated record of 10 wins, 2 draws and no losses. DCFC player Kate Childers joins "The Metro" ahead of tonight's game against River Light FC to discuss her experience on the team and why she believes they're doing so well. Also, Vanessa Ivy Rose She — granddaughter of Negro Leagues player Norman "Turkey" Stearns, — joins the show to share her connection to America’s Pastime.

The Detroit Sound Conservancy announced this week that it received a $1.9 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to support the organization's rehabilitation of Detroit's historic Blue Bird Inn. DSC Director Michelle Jahra McKinney and DSC Director of Operations Jonah Raduns-Silverstein join "The Metro" to discuss the restoration efforts. Also, Detroit Free Press reporter JC Reindl joins the show to discuss the legacy of Lakeside Mall, which officially closed it's doors this week.

The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up its term Monday with a slew of important decisions. University of Michigan law professor and former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade joins "The Metro" to help us analyze some of the most impactful decisions the court has made and recap the year's term. Plus, Father Tim McCabe, president and CEO of the Pope Francis Center, joins the show to share his perspective and opinion on the Supreme Court ruling on outdoor sleeping bans.

July 1 marks Canada Day, and in honor of our northern neighbor's national holiday, we had a Canada-packed episode of "The Metro" to discuss the history of the land as well as to celebrate the relationship between Detroit and Windsor.

A local nonprofit professional theater company is bringing an array of musicals and plays to the stage this summer. Tim Paré, artistic director of Michigan Stage, joins "The Metro" to share his experience with theater and their summer line-up. Also on the show, we recap the NBA Draft with Detroit Free Press Pistons reporter Omari Sankofa.

The Vinyl Society, a new French-inspired bar and lounge situated in the heart of Paradise Valley, recently opened in downtown Detroit. Owner Dennis Archer Jr., joins "The Metro" to share more details about the spot. Also, Tracy Purrenhaget, a recycling specialist with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, joins the show to discuss recycling efforts in the state.

Nature may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Motor City, but Detroit is home to one of the largest old growth forests in southeast Michigan. At 1,200 acres, Rouge Park is the largest urban park in the state — yet Michigan Trails Magazine has failed to include the park and its trails in its listings for years. Today on "The Metro," were joined by Antonio Cosme, land stewardship manager for Friends of Rouge Park, and Ian Solomon, communications and engagement manager for the Detroit Parks Coalition, to discuss the park and its many offerings.

The fourth annual Obsidian Theatre Festival is taking place downtown this weekend, alongside GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural Detroit Impact Arts Conference. Obie Award-winning playwright and theater producer Garlia Jones — also the creative producer for the Obsidian Theatre Festival — joins "The Metro" to discuss the events and how they're helping to amplify Black art and storytelling. Plus, Detroit's 66th annual Ford Fireworks take place tonight at dusk, officially setting off Detroit's firework season in preparation for the Fourth of July. Fire prevention specialist Paul Rogers joins the show to share some safety tips.

Outlier Media has commissioned the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study to survey over 1,000 Detroiters about their reasons for voting and priority issues this election season. Sarah Alvarez, founder and editor-in-chief of Outlier Media, joins "The Metro" to discuss the results. Also, performance artist Pamela Sneed and Carr Center President Oliver Ragsdale Jr. join the show to talk about their upcoming performance honoring "Big Mama" Thornton.

Roughly 40,000 households across metro Detroit are without power after strong storms moved through the region on Wednesday and Thursday. Brian Calka, vice president of Distribution Operations for DTE Energy, joins "The Metro" to give an update on restoration efforts. Also, the Michigan Glass Project is hosting a glass, music and art festival at the Russell Industrial Center this weekend. MGP Co-founder Drew Kupps joins the show to discuss the 10th annual event.