Michigan cracks down on 40 cannabis businesses for alleged violations in April

The violations ranged from cartoon-labeled edibles to growing weed in unsafe buildings

The Whitney releases full Garden Party series lineup

The 36th season of outdoor concerts starts Thursday with Laura Rain and the Caesars

The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre celebrates four decades of concerts

40 seasons of sound
You can catch bluesman Christone “Kingfish” Ingram on Sept. 20 at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit.

Metro Detroit 2025 concert guide

May 14, 2025

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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield is running for mayor.
By Steve Neavling
Motor City Comic Con Now in its 35th year, Motor City Comic Con is Michigan’s largest pop culture convention with celebrity guests, cosplay, panels, and other fun fan events. Highlights this year include a special screening of 2009’s searing superhero satire Watchmen hosted by Silk Spectre II actress Malin Åkerman, a live podcast and concert by wrestling legends Jeff and Matt Hardy, and a special appearance by Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye of the Marvel Cinematic Universe), among others. From Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; motorcitycomiccon.com. Hours are noon-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available starting at $35 for adults and $5 for children.
By Lee DeVito
Singer Regina Belle performs at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in 2021.
By Kahn Santori Davison

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Residents of the 1300 Lafayette high-rise (background) want to use steam heat that would impact the Historic Lafayette Park townhouses (right).
By Steve Neavling
Protesters demand that Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy investigate cases handled by disgraced former Detroit Detective Barbara Simon.
By Steve Neavling
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is running for state attorney general as a Democrat.
By Steve Neavling
State Rep. Donavan McKinney is running against U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar.
By Steve Neavling
Soft Target is a new play by Emily Kaczmarek that tackles gun violence in schools through the story of 9-year-old Amanda and her bedroom toys.
By Randiah Camille Green
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By Rob Brezsny
Todd Strange plays President Donald Trump in The Central Park Five.
By Randiah Camille Green
More than 50 food trucks will be on hand for Royal Oak Taco Fest.
By Lee DeVito
Tens of thousands of bees teem inside a hive just placed in the Wunsch Farms cherry orchards on Old Mission Peninsula. May 1, 2025.
By Izzy Ross, Interlochen Public Radio
Image: Kim Nhung Superfood expands in Madison Heights while keeping Vietnamese culture at its core
By Tony Vu
The Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery is built in a historic 1848 carriage house.
By Lee DeVito
Jill Jack performs at a Whitney Garden Party in 2019.
By Lee DeVito
The new J Dilla capsule by Shinola includes luxury watches and a leather record bag.
By Lee DeVito
Image: Michigan Rattlers bring new synth-rock sound to Saint Andrew’s Hall
By Lee DeVito
Michigan regulators have been cracking down on cannabis businesses that commit violations.
By Steve Neavling
Michigan regulators banned Youssef Barakat from working in the cannabis industry in the state follow several serious allegations.
By Steve Neavling
Image: The future of Michigan cannabis depends on what you buy
By Steve Neavling
Hemp-derived THC is not regulated in Michigan.
By Steve Neavling
Image: Warren’s historic Gillett-Beer Farm hits market [PHOTOS]
By Lee DeVito
If you want a little more kick with the risk of anxiety, Hypha grows a killer batch of Princess Peach, a sativa-leaning hybrid that packs a punch.These are the strains I keep coming back to when I want to feel inspired, sharper, and more engaged, without the haze or anxiety. I’m always testing new cultivars, but these 12 have earned a spot in my regular rotation. If you’re into live rosin, a flavorful and solventless concentrate, I recommend Mandarin Zkittlez by Information Entropy, Blueberry Haze by 710 Labs, Space Guava by Eastside Alchemy, Lemon Stank, Roasted Lemons, Strawberry Candy, and the Juice Man by Wojo Co. Not every strain works the same for everyone, but these are a good place to start if you’re looking to stay active without feeling disoriented. All of them deliver a functional kind of lift. And if you’re wondering what my choice for pickleball is, it’s Carbon Fiber or Gelonade. They keep me focused and dialed in. My reactions are sharper, my movements more fluid. It’s about being present and feeling connected to your body. The noise in my head quiets down, and I can lock in on the game. Not every strain can get you there. But when you find the right ones, you’ll be hard to stop. If you want us to sample your cannabis products, send us an email at steve@metrointhed.com.
By Steve Neavling
Image: What we saw at the AEW: Dynamite wrestling event in Detroit
By Josh Justice
Sturgill Simpson With his 2014 breakthrough Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, Kentucky-born Sturgill Simpson helped rejuvenate the genre with a neo-outlaw sound. He’s spent the rest of his career gleefully defying expectations: tapping Amy Winehouse’s former backing band the Dap-Kings for the Grammy-winning A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, soundtracking an anime film with the hard-rocking Sound & Fury, and releasing a suite of bluegrass albums in 2020 and 2021. When a vocal cord injury seemed like it might end his career, Simpson once again pivoted. Released under the moniker Johnny Blue Skies last year, Simpson’s Passage du Desir exists somewhere between Jimmy Buffet and Pink Floyd, but the live shows are on another level. Simpson and his tight band draw from his entire catalog, interspersed with long stretches of improvisational noodling to give his voice a rest — delighting fans of jam bands. And somehow, it’s still very country. Starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Meadowbrook Amphitheatre, 3554 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills; ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $59.50.
By Lee DeVito

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