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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (left) and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

Nessel finds Benson violated state law when she launched gubernatorial campaign, but can’t be disciplined because of ‘loophole’

This Week's Issue

May 14, 2025

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Former Detroit Tiger Ron LeFlore

Two former Tigers elected to Baseball Reliquary’s Shrine of the Eternals

By Steve Neavling

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Creative cosplay at Motor City Comic Con Spring 2025 [PHOTOS]

By Josh Justice

Bev’s Bagels aims for what it describes as a “diner” vibe.

Bev’s Bagels is now open 7 days a week in Detroit’s Core City

Things To Do

Today

Image: Aviation Impressionism, Acrylic on Canvas

@ Oakland County International Airport -- Mondays-Fridays

Aviation Impressionism, Acrylic on Canvas

Tomorrow

Image: Nekrogoblikon with Revocation, Ov Sulfur and BRAT

@ Magic Stick -- Tue., May 20, 6 p.m.

Nekrogoblikon with Revocation, Ov Sulfur and BRAT

Events

Teddy Swims - I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour

@ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

Wed., May 21, 8 p.m.

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News & Views

Residents of the 1300 Lafayette high-rise (background) want to use steam heat that would impact the Historic Lafayette Park townhouses (right).

Detroit Thermal lacks green light for steam project in historic Lafayette Park — for now

By Steve Neavling

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield is running for mayor.

Detroit mayoral candidates to face off at forum focused on community issues

By Steve Neavling

Protesters demand that Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy investigate cases handled by disgraced former Detroit Detective Barbara Simon.

Detroit families still seeking answers in wake of police misconduct scandal

By Steve Neavling

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is running for state attorney general as a Democrat.

Progressive Prosecutor Eli Savit launches campaign for attorney general

By Steve Neavling

Arts & Culture

In the Final Destination series, characters die in freak accidents.

What I learned binge-watching all six ‘Final Destination’ movies

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

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.

Poignant play takes aim at America’s out-of-control gun violence

By Randiah Camille Green

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Free Will Astrology (May 14-20)

Food & Drink

More than 50 food trucks will be on hand for Royal Oak Taco Fest.

Fourth annual Royal Oak Taco Fest details announced

Michal Peterson unloads hives from a truck on Wunsch Farms. May 1, 2025.

Florida bees hard at work in Michigan cherry orchards

By Izzy Ross, Interlochen Public Radio

Image: Kim Nhung Superfood expands in Madison Heights while keeping Vietnamese culture at its core

Kim Nhung Superfood expands in Madison Heights while keeping Vietnamese culture at its core

The Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery is built in a historic 1848 carriage house.

Ex Rocket Companies CEO’s Franklin Oyster Bar readies for opening

Music

Tribute acts like the ones scheduled to perform at Wildwood Amphitheater have become popular in recent years.

Wildwood Amphitheater brings tribute acts to Oakland County

Jill Jack performs at a Whitney Garden Party in 2019.

The Whitney releases full Garden Party series lineup

Singer Regina Belle performs at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in 2021.

The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre celebrates four decades of concerts

By Kahn Santori Davison

Weed

Terple Gang and Northern Lights are dedicated to high-quality cannabis.

Friends behind Terple Gang and Northern Lights bring craft and care to Michigan cannabis

By Steve Neavling

Michigan regulators have been cracking down on cannabis businesses that commit violations.

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

By Steve Neavling

Michigan regulators banned Youssef Barakat from working in the cannabis industry in the state follow several serious allegations.

Michigan permanently bans cannabis businessman Youssef Barakat, accused of serious violations

By Steve Neavling

Image: The future of Michigan cannabis depends on what you buy

The future of Michigan cannabis depends on what you buy

By Steve Neavling

Detroit in Pictures

Image: Photos from Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s ‘Big Ass Stadium’ Tour stop in Detroit

Photos from Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s ‘Big Ass Stadium’ Tour stop in Detroit

Image: City of Detroit honors Amp Fiddler by renaming Conant Gardens street

City of Detroit honors Amp Fiddler by renaming Conant Gardens street

By Kahn Santori Davison and Doug Coombe

Image: What we saw at the Detroit release party for Shinola’s new J Dilla collection [PHOTOS]

What we saw at the Detroit release party for Shinola’s new J Dilla collection

By Kahn Santori Davison

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.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 14-20)

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