What Studies Say About CBD for Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain is chronic pain caused by damage to or dysfunction of the nervous system. If you or a loved one are experiencing nerve pain, you’re not alone. It’s prevalent across the U.S., affecting over 20 million people. It can result from various conditions, including diabetes, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, and spinal cord injuries. Nerve pain…
In Payal Kapadia’s ‘A Night of Knowing Nothing,’ a filmmaker trusts her viewers
The most familiar way of making a documentary is also one of the least intuitive ones. Stitching together new or archival footage (“B-roll,” as it’s usually called) to illustrate an argument or narrative spat out by a procession of talking heads may be the current standard, but it usually produces something more akin to a…
State House bill calls for the prosecution of fake electors in Michigan, six other states
Democratic state lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bill that urges state and federal investigators to prosecute Republicans in Michigan and six other battleground states “to the fullest extent of the law” for posing as presidential electors and falsely declaring that Donald Trump won the 2020 election. The legislation, introduced by state Rep. Joe Tate, of…
Data shows Michigan women still earn less on average than men
Today is Equal Pay Day, the date symbolizing how far into the year women need to work to earn what men earned in the previous year. In Michigan, the average man earned more than $11,000 more than the average woman in 2020. In other words, women earned roughly 83 cents for each dollar men made.…
$400 auto insurance refunds are hitting mailboxes in Michigan
Insured drivers, your $400 refund checks may already be on the way. Michigan auto insurance companies recently began sending refund checks or automatic deposits. The refunds must be issued by May 9. The refunds are part of a surplus in the catastrophic care fund, which reimburses medical and other cars for people seriously injured in…
Gaylord is getting its first cannabis dispensary
Michigan’s Gaylord gets its first cannabis dispensary on Tuesday. Cloud Cannabis Co. is set to open its Gaylord outpost at 710 Edelweiss Village Pkwy. It’s the company’s sixth store in Michigan. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Gift bags that include cannabis samples and Cloud-branded swag will be available for the…
The High Times Cannabis Cup is returning to Michigan, and wants you to be a judge
Getting completely stoned to decide which brand has the best weed probably sounds like a dream job for some. Well, that dream could soon become a reality when the High Times Cannabis Cup returns to Michigan this April. The people’s choice contest is inviting everyday pot smokers to judge the competition. Pretty much anyone who…
New cannabis company that pioneered dissolvable THC to sell fast-acting edibles in Michigan
A Colorado-based cannabis company known for its fast-acting edibles will soon begin selling its popular products in Michigan. Ripple Michigan opened an 8,000-square-foot manufacturing and processing facility in Dimondale near Lansing. Two of its founders — Missy Bradley and Justin Singer — grew up in metro Detroit. The company has plans to distribute its products…
Detroit Eastern Market is the third best public market in the country, according to USA Today readers
Ah, yes the Eastern Market. A reader’s choice poll in USA Today has named this Detroit gem as the third best public market in the US for 2022. It’s a jump from last year’s rankings, where the market came in at number six. Even though a lot has changed in the market district over the…
Feeling supply chain pinch, Jack White calls on major labels to build their own vinyl pressing plants again
The economic disruption caused by the pandemic is being felt by everyone — even rock star Jack White, who named his upcoming tour “The Supply Chain Issues tour.” And apparently White has had it. In a video posted by his record label Third Man Records on Monday, White called on the major labels — Warner…
Attorney Michael Griffie announces bid for Congress in 13th District
Michael Griffie, a 38-year-old attorney who has racked up some influential endorsements, is the latest Democrat to join the congressional race in Michigan’s 13th District. In a recently released video, Griffie cast himself as an outsider who will build coalitions and stand up for everyday workers. “This is a campaign for people who have their feet…
Column: Is it Sunshine Week or Groundhog Day in Michigan?
It’s March in Michigan. The days are getting longer, the weather is slightly warmer and many of us are making plans for how we will fill those beautiful Michigan spring and summer days. You could say we’re longing for sunshine. This also means Sunshine Week is upon us. For those who are unfamiliar, Sunshine Week…
Pi (Day) is for everyone
The circle is one of our most celebrated forms. Either as an object of the mathematician’s mind or living on the edges of the moon, the circle is simply beautiful and beautifully simple. When you divide its core element (diameter) into its outer body (circumference), you will get something constant and magically special: the birth…
St. Patrick’s Day parade, reparations for Black Michiganders, and a lot of pot: The top 10 headlines
This week our readers were most interested in where to buy weed and munch on pierogies to help support relief efforts in Ukraine. Speaking of weed, Michigan ranks highly when it comes to its cannabis industry, and that definitely piqued the interest of some of our readers. We’re sure many of our readers have fond…
Detroit native covers war in Ukraine with a big heart and unique perspective
Terrell Jermaine Starr will never get used to war. The Detroit native has been in Ukraine since January. He was only supposed to be there for three weeks. Then came the Russian bombs, destroying homes, apartment buildings, grocery stores, shopping centers, a maternity ward, a children’s hospital, and disabled care home. Thousands of people have…
Mudgies is back open after Thursday morning fire
Corktown favorite Mudgie’s Deli and Wine Shop has reopened following a fire Thursday morning that officials say was arson. The restaurant announced in an Instagram post that they’d be open for carry-out today until 3 p.m. In the post, they also made it clear they won’t be missing the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and 313…
People are clowning the Detroit Police Department on Facebook over fake designer bag bust
These fools are tripping. That was our first thought after seeing the Detroit Police Department pat themselves on the back for busting a guy selling counterfeit designer bags out of a truck. DPD made a Facebook post on Thursday commending the “amazing work of [the] Vice Enforcement unit” for confiscating nearly 700 fake Louis Vuitton…
Chelsea’s longstanding Common Grill acquired by Zack Sklar’s hospitality group
Chelsea’s Common Grill won’t be closing after all. Peas & Carrots Hospitality, the restaurant group owned by co-owned by chef Zack Sklar, has purchased the acclaimed 30-year-old restaurant, and business will resume in April. Craig Common, who co-owned Common Grill with his wife Donna, previously announced they would retire on Sunday, March 13. In a…
Saint Andrew’s Hall deemed unsafe after Baby Keem incident, shows canceled
Detroit’s Saint Andrew’s Hall has been deemed unsafe and was shut down indefinitely following Tuesday’s Baby Keem show, which was cut short after the weight of the rapper’s bouncing fans caused a joint in its floor to break. According to WJBK Fox 2 Detroit, the City of Detroit is now investigating whether the 1,000-capacity venue…
Detroit police commander under investigation for helping get cop’s ex-wife arrested for non-existent crime
A Detroit police precinct commander is under fire for allegedly helping get charges filed against a subordinate officer’s ex-wife for a crime that didn’t exist. The commander and the officer are under an internal investigation, and the commander has been demoted to the rank of captain, The Detroit News first reported. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s…
Michigan groups back shutting down Line 5, despite legislative moves
The Michigan Legislature approved a resolution this week backing energy independence, and asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call off attempts to shut down the Line 5 dual pipelines. With gas prices surging amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, lawmakers who supported this resolution say domestic oil production should be a priority. Sean McBrearty, campaign coordinator…
The newest Facebook ‘On the Map’ episode about Detroit artists is giving us life
We love to see Detroit artists getting their due. Four Detroiters who have been killing the art and culture game — Sheefy McFly, Sydney G. James, Roula David, and Asmaa Walton — were featured on an episode of Facebook’s “On the Map” series on Thursday. It is straight-up some “Detroit shit,” and we are here…
Mudgie’s Deli fire determined to be arson, Detroit fire department says
The Thursday morning fire that forced Corktown restaurant Mudgie’s Deli and Wine to close was likely arson, Detroit deputy fire commissioner Dave Fornell says. “Our investigators have determined that it was an arson fire,” Fornell tells Metro Times. “It was deliberately set on the exterior of the building. Luckily the neighbor saw the fire [and]…
Another free community fridge has popped up in Detroit’s Islandview neighborhood
A brightly colored fridge proclaiming “free food for everyone” has sprung up on the corner of Kercheval Avenue and Field Street in Detroit. The community fridge and pantry located at 1812 Field St. is a partnership between Planted Detroit, Sister Pie, and Black Bottom Businesses LLC, and is open anytime for anyone who needs to…
Best No Credit Check Loans With Guaranteed Approval | Top Online Direct Lenders For Bad Credit Loans | Guaranteed Loans For Bad Credit For March 2022
Getting a loan on a bad credit score from traditional loan lenders is nearly impossible. Thanks to the recent advances in trading methods, there are multiple online loan lenders in the market offering no credit check loans, even with instant approval. Are you an American struggling to get a loan due to a bad credit…
Duggan blasts Craig’s leadership as Detroit police chief amid wave of violence
When retired Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced he was running for governor as a Republican in September, he centered his campaign around the narrative that he drove down crime in Michigan’s largest city. But in his last five months as police chief, the city of Detroit was experiencing a merciless rise in violent crime.…
New: Prosecutor says Howell woman who tweeted criticism of COVID misinformation won’t be charged
There will be no charges filed against a Howell woman who was investigated for cyberstalking after publicly calling out a nurse educator for spreading medical misinformation. Kasey Helton was accused of harassment by Holly Austin, also of Howell, who filed a report with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office in December after Helton posted a series…
That second Detroit Mudgie’s location is probably not happening
It’s been a rough year for Mudgie’s Deli & Wine Shop. Just months after owner Greg Mudge died at the age of 46 of heart disease, the Corktown restaurant was damaged in a fire on Thursday. The business is now closed as crews clean up the damage. Given the recent developments, a second Mudgie’s location…
The annual Gilda Snowden Memorial Exhibition is on at the Scarab Club in Detroit until April
April Anue Shipp’s fiber portrait of Gilda Snowden looks exactly how I remember her: warm and inviting with a friendly smile and greying locs falling around her shoulders. Vibrant patterns and flowers surround her, illuminating her bright personality and the joy she brought to nearly everyone she met. Shipp’s piece, titled “Gilda,” is on view…
Two ballot initiatives aimed at making Michigan government more transparent are put on hold
Advocates for public transparency are delaying the launch of two ballot initiatives that would have expanded the Freedom of Information Act and limited the influence of lobbyists in Lansing. The group Close Lansing Loopholes had hoped to collect enough signatures to force a ballot proposal so voters could decide on the issues in November 2022,…
Eastern Market Brewing Co.’s sister taproom to have grand opening this weekend
It was a few weeks before Michigan, and the world, felt the hard effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that Ferndale Project, the sister brewpub of Easter Market Brewing Co., opened in the former Axle Brewing Co.’s Livernois Tap in Ferndale. That February 2020 opening was accompanied with a grand opening party, but celebrations were short-lived…
State AG investigation of Boy Scouts leads to sexual abuse charges
A New York man accused of sexually assaulting two children is the first person charged as part of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s investigation of sexual abuse involving the Boy Scouts of America. Mark Chapman, 51, was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and eight counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, Nessel…
Baby Keem show in Detroit ends early when Saint Andrew’s Hall floor bends
Tuesday’s Baby Keem concert at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit was cut short after the venue floor started bending under the weight of his fans. A clip circulating on social media shows a Saint Andrew’s Hall employee in the venue’s basement looking up at the ceiling, which bulges as the crowd jumps up and down.…
GOP state lawmakers to vote on bill to suspend Michigan’s gas tax, but road repairs would suffer
Republican state lawmakers unveiled legislation Wednesday that would suspend Michigan’s 27-cents-a-gallon gas tax for six months as a way to combat skyrocketing fuel prices. The GOP-led Legislature is also working on a resolution that calls on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to support “energy independence” and end her opposition to the Enbridge Energy Line 5 pipeline that…
‘American Pickers’ is filming in Michigan and looking for collectors to be on the show
Calling all antique collectors: If you’ve ever wanted to be on the popular History Channel TV show American Pickers, now may be your chance. The show will be coming to Michigan for a few episodes in May and is looking for private antique collections to feature. The series follows pickers (like cherry-picking, but with collectible…
Groups: More EVs could mean major benefits for Michigan
Groups working for cleaner air in Michigan say the pressure is on to encourage wider adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), with the state set to receive $110 million dollars for EV charging from the bipartisan infrastructure law. Air pollution from tailpipe emissions is a major problem in Michigan, with negative health impacts disproportionately affecting city…
Disability rights champion spotlights need for accessible housing, voting
It is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and groups are spotlighting housing and voting as two major areas of concern. To mark International Women’s Day, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities held a virtual event Tuesday. Tameka Citchen-Spruce, a disability justice advocate and former Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2006 who spoke at the event, said…
Shut down Putin’s oil, and the war ends
Having spent the last week earning my Ph.D. in Kremlinology from the University of Google, I’ll now explain how to quickly remove Russia from Ukraine without escalating the war into a continental or global or nuclear fight. … OK, I won’t. I’m not sure there is a good solution, let alone a quick one. If…
Understanding the CDC’s new masking guidelines
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new COVID guidelines, declaring it safe for most healthy people across the country to take off their masks. Beyond simple “on” or “off” recommendations, these guidelines offer a new framework for masking. Before we cut into the guidance itself, it’s worth taking a quick stroll…
Greta Van Fleet tour Michigan, Detroit hip-hop on 313 Day, the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the Sahara,’ and more
Select events happening in metro Detroit this week. Submit your events to www.metrotimes.com/calendar. Be sure to check venue websites for COVID-19 policies. No Standing Billed on the flier as “a funky ass dance party,” this show doubles as a birthday celebration for Detroit designer (and Marble Bar regular) Katie Peters of Streetheart. The night’s lineup…
Free Will Astrology (March 9-15)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries author Isak Dinesen defined “true piety” as “loving one’s destiny unconditionally.” That’s a worthy goal for you to aspire to in the coming weeks. I hope you will summon your deepest reserves of ingenuity and imagination as you cultivate a state of mind in which you adore your life just…
Sir Chloe on being inspired by traditional Balkan music and going TikTok viral
Dana Foote, known as her stage name Sir Chloe, exploded onto the scene last year with the single “Michelle” off the debut EP Party Favors. The project came into existence during Foote’s final year of studies at Bennington College in Vermont, where she took inspiration from Balkan folk music, indie alternative, and living a bicoastal…
British performer Yola is a country-soul force of nature
Stories abound of how musicians navigated the full-stop nature of the pandemic. For English singer-songwriter Yola, the extended COVID-19 pause gave her a chance to do a deep dive into herself with Stand for Myself, the follow-up album to her critically-acclaimed 2019 debut Walk Through Fire. While her introduction to the public came as a…
Despite newfound fame, AlTayeb keeps it real
The first time I ate at AlTayeb — yes, this was not long after it appeared on the New York Times’ list of 50 exciting restaurants — my dining companion was 45 minutes late, at a pretty busy time. I fidgeted and tried to look apologetic for taking up a table non-lucratively. Throughout, the waiter empathized,…
‘Death on the Nile’ runs dry, but not without a few delights
There’s something to be said for an unapologetically big-budget whodunit premiering mid-winter, mid-omicron, after a two-year COVID-fueled delay. There’s also something to be said for any film in which Russell Brand is cast as a bespectacled medic, Sophie Okonedo busts out Depression-era jazz standards, or a former Absolutely Fabulous star plays a lesbian socialist —…
