Author Daralynn Walker pens ‘Super Cities! Detroit’ children’s book
Arcadia’s Super Cities book series has made a name for itself by putting historical facts from American cities into colorful and descriptive children’s books. Can’t forget the Motor City. Enter author Daralynn Walker, a children’s book writer known for her Madison Miles & Friends books. She was tapped by Arcadia to pen the latest edition…
Demolition begins on another large section of Detroit’s abandoned Packard Plant
Crews on Tuesday began demolishing another large section of the hulking, abandoned Packard Plant on Detroit’s east side after the negligent owner failed to do it himself. This is the second block-long building that will come down since crews began an emergency demolition of a section of the former auto plant next to an operating…
Mark your calendars for Oberon Day
OK winter, we’ve had enough of your wild weather and are ready for summer. We’ll still have to wait for the sunshine, but Oberon Day at least gives us something to look forward to. Bell’s Brewery announced on Monday that Oberon Day will be March 20 this year. As Michigan’s unofficial start of summer, Oberon…
Kansas to perform at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre on 50th anniversary tour
Progressive rock band Kansas has announced a 50th anniversary tour, with a stop at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre on Saturday, June 17. Tickets start at $49 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday on ticketmaster.com, broadwayindetroit.com, and in person at the Fisher Theatre box office. A presale is available for fan club members and…
Motor City Wine’s weekly Tropicalia offers an escape from the winter with Latin vibes
Got a Detroit music tip? Send it to music@metrotimes.com. Weeknight tropical wine-down: Typically, if you’re looking for a low-key weeknight set (which still has the potential to blow some weekend sets out of the water), Motor City Wine is the go-to spot. While the outdoor patio is closed in the colder months, the wine tasting…
Looks like Detroit fave Rose’s Fine Food isn’t for sale after all
Eastside Detroit diner Rose’s Fine Food and Wine was listed for sale back in September. But owner Molly Mitchell has since changed her mind. The beloved Jefferson Avenue brunch spot is officially off the market. Mitchell told Crain’s Detroit Business she initially decided to sell Rose’s due to “the severe mental health toll caused by…
In trial film ‘Saint Omer,’ rich reflection arises from restraint
Courtroom dramas are known for their bombast, but Alice Diop’s new film Saint Omer — playing the DIA’s Detroit Film Theatre this weekend — is about as stylistically contained as they really come. Centering on the dour proceedings in the trial of a French-Senegalese woman named Laurence Coly (Guslagie Malanda) in the French city of…
Quality Roots opens dispensary in Waterford Township
Local cannabis dispensary chain Quality Roots is set to open its latest location in Waterford Township on Tuesday. The store is planning a grand opening celebration starting at 11 a.m. at the store, located at 1700 Tull Court. It’s the company’s fifth location in southeast Michigan. Quality Roots CEO Aric Klar says the store will…
Dearborn’s Fairlane mall gears up for Lunar New Year celebration
A Lunar New Year celebration is planned for Fairlane Town Center on Saturday, Jan. 28. Hosted in partnership with Dragon Eagle TV, the event will feature a lion dance, ribbon dance, food samples, and a Lunar New Year backdrop for selfies. A variety of giveaways including take-home lanterns, bonsai trees, miniature rabbit figures, white rabbit…
University of Michigan researchers under fire for fraudulent animal experiments
A national watchdog group is calling for a federal investigation of researchers at the University of Michigan for falsifying or fabricating data following experiments on rats. An internal investigation at the university found misconduct among researchers, leading to the retraction of four research publications connected to the work. Stop Animal Exploitation Now! (SAEN), a national…
Detroit drummer Spider Webb weaves a tale from Motown and beyond in new doc
It may be easier to list all the superstar artists and legendary entertainers that drummer Spider Webb hasn’t kept time with than the ones he has. From Roberta Flack to Peter Frampton, Aretha Franklin to Harry Belafonte, the renowned Detroit-born percussionist can look back with pride upon an extraordinary six-decade career. And he does, with…
‘Roe v. Wade’ at 50: A look back at the fight for abortion rights in Michigan and nationwide
On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision ruled that the U.S. Constitution supports the right to have an abortion. The case, Jane Roe v. Henry Wade, District Attorney of Dallas County, Texas, would come to be known as a landmark decision. The plaintiff’s name was a pseudonym of Norma Leah…
Darryl DeAngelo Terrell is unapologetically queer in first solo show
This feature highlights a different local artist each week. Got someone in mind you think deserves the spotlight? Hit us up at arts@metrotimes.com. Artist of the week: Darryl DeAngelo Terrell A subject with an hourglass figure cinched in a white corset shows off their bare ass in a photo at Detroit’s Galerie Camille. In another…
Valentine’s Day dinner returns to White Castle this year
If your version of romance includes onion rings and sliders, it’s time to make your Valentine’s Day reservation at White Castle. The fast food chain’s legendary Valentine’s Day dinner experience returns this year. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., participating White Castle locations will transform into Valentine’s Day dinner spots with…
Knock, knock? Detroit CVS door repair makes a confounding sight
Customers weren’t quite sure what to make of the white double wooden doors at the entrance of a CVS pharmacy on Detroit’s east side on Friday morning. “Are they closed?” one man asked. Another customer quipped, “Where’s the doorbell?” It was an odd look for the CVS at East Warren and Mack near the border…
Union membership in Michigan grew in 2022, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics
Union membership in the U.S. grew by 273,000 in 2022, including by nearly 50,000 in Michigan, according to the annual report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday. The Michigan AFL-CIO applauded the news, saying the movement was led by workers of color against decades of anti-union policy in the U.S. and…
Detroit holiday pop-up bar Blitzen’s on Bagley is now Vixen’s on Bagley for Valentines Day
Update: The grand opening has been moved to Jan. 26 due to a snowstorm. Blitzen’s on Bagley, the Christmas holiday pop-up bar in Southwest Detroit, is no more. Now it’s Vixen’s on Bagley, a Valentine’s Day-themed bar with pink decorations. Located at 2545 Bagley St., Vixen’s on Bagley will feature seasonal drinks and treats like…
Report examines EV impacts on Michigan highway maintenance, funding
Most experts agree putting more electric vehicles on the road is a major step toward fighting climate change, but a new report says states will also need to find new ways to fund road maintenance. Currently, Michigan pays for road construction with a tax on gasoline and diesel, but as more electric vehicles take to…
Ferndale’s Public House revamps menu again, brings in chef Darius Hamilton from Townhouse
Public House has once again tweaked its menu, now bringing in chef Darius Hamilton to take over the Ferndale restaurant’s two kitchens. According to a press release, Hamilton is bringing an elevated comfort food approach to its vegan and carnivore menus, which includes Southern soul food and Italian-inspired dishes. “I was taught to create flavor…
Detroit-based We Eatin’ makes potato chips based on local rappers
Detroit’s snack food industry is stitched into the culture here as much as the Big Three, Coney Islands, potholes, and Carhartt. Every Detroiter has grown up having a favorite potato chip and Faygo combo, and munches on Kar’s Nuts on the Tigers’ opening day. But if you’ve been paying attention to the gas station and…
Metro Detroit is running out of phone numbers for its iconic 313 area code
If you want to show your city pride with a 313 area code, you better lock that down fast. The Detroit area is projected to run out of unassigned phone numbers with the 313 area code by the end of 2025. That’s according to the Michigan Public Service Commission, which announced Thursday that it’s looking…
Cannabis sales in Michigan continue to soar, hitting record high in December
Legal cannabis sales in the state hit a record $221.7 million in December, even as prices continue to plummet. Although medical cannabis purchases are still on the decline, adult-use sales are higher than ever, hitting $208.3 million last month, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. By comparison, adult-use sales were $135 million in December…
Michigan AFL-CIO: MLK said Right to Work laws destroy unions, hurt ability to improve wages
The Michigan AFL-CIO on Tuesday continued its call for a repeal of the state’s Right to Work legislation. “The teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remain at the forefront of our work, and Michigan’s labor movement reminded state legislators of his pro-worker message yesterday,” said Ron Bieber, Michigan AFL-CIO president. “Dr. King’s message was…
Review: Detroit’s Pizza Cat Max promises to ‘Keep Pizza Weird.’ Does it?
Whenever the discussion turns to what to order, I always vote against pizza, just because I’ve had it one hundred million times. But every time I’m outvoted and faced with a big, droopy slice, I scarf it happily. There’s a reason we have 75,000 pizza restaurants in the U.S.: we love our gooey, carb-y, tomato-y…
Two beautiful, abandoned apartment buildings in Detroit are being renovated for affordable housing
Two unique, long-vacant apartment buildings in Detroit are being renovated to provide 87 units of new affordable housing in the Piety Hill neighborhood, the city announced Tuesday. The historic Lee Arden Apartments and the neighboring Kingsley Arms Apartments, on the 600 block of Hazelwood Street, will be offered to Detroiters making between $31,350 and $50,160…
The Red Hook’s Detroit Greenway location is finally reopening after car accident
Rejoice, the Red Hook coffee shop will be reopening its Greenway location in Detroit soon. According to a social media post, the local chain is gearing up to reopen its doors in the Rivertown area on Monday, Jan. 23. It’s been closed since July of 2022 when a car plowed through the storefront, causing extensive…
Detroit’s Irwin House Gallery gears up for Black History Month with John Sims mural and Ivan Quiñones II show
Detroit’s Irwin House Gallery is continuing its dedication to highlighting Black talent with a strong lineup of events for Black History Month. The gallery, located at 2351 W. Grand Blvd., will host the first solo exhibit for emerging artist Ivan Quiñones II, called The Price of Speech. The exhibit is anchored by the painter’s critical…
Detroit’s Friends of Rouge Park announce second annual Winter Fest
The Friends of Rouge Park have announced the date for its second annual Winter Fest. The family-friendly affair will take place from noon to 4 p.m on Saturday, Feb. 18 in Detroit’s Rouge Park, 21860 Joy Rd. The free event will include a variety of winter activities including snowshoeing, sledding, skiing, horse petting, and an…
HopCat Royal Oak announces new opening date due to construction delays
After some delays, Royal Oak’s HopCat is gearing up to reopen next month. According to the company, construction issues have pushed back the public grand opening to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. As an act of goodwill, the company is promising free Cosmik Fries for one year to the first 100…
You can strip for a good cause at Cupid’s Undie Run in Detroit
Registration has opened for the Detroit stop of Cupid’s Undie Run, the national charity event that sees participants strip down to their underwear to help raise money for neurofibromatosis research. The Detroit event will be held from noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. Participants will meet at downtown’s Tin Roof bar to loosen up with…
Michigan to begin $81M opioid settlement distribution
(The Center Square) – Michigan’s government is expected to receive part of $81 million from two multi-state opioid settlements later this month. “I am relieved the court ruled in accordance with the law, and I thank the judge for the keen attention she paid to this important matter,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in…
Michigan Democrats strike back at anti-democracy Republicans with proposed legislation
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson teamed up with Democratic lawmakers to unveil legislative plans to protect elections and their workers following the unprecedented far-right attacks on democracy. “We have made great strides expanding the voice and protecting the vote of every Michigan citizen over these last few years, but we have more work to do,”…
Michigan bill aims to ban TikTok on state devices
(The Center Square) – A Michigan bill aims to ban government employees from downloading the popular Chinese video app TikTok on government-owned devices. Republican Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, sponsored Senate Bill 15. “It’s basically government state-sponsored spyware,” Theis said in a phone interview with The Center Square. “When other countries are looking to delve into…
Free Will Astrology (Jan. 18-24)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Good news, Aries! During the next episode in the age-old struggle between the Impulsive You and the Farsighted You, I predict the latter will achieve a ringing victory. Hallelujah! I also foresee you overcoming the temptation to quit a project prematurely, and instead pushing on to complete it. There’s more! You…
