Inside the fight to shut down Line 5

Dire straits?

Former EAA principal indicted on bribery charges

Watch: Audience calls 'baloney' on Snyder at WSU bankruptcy talk

Watch this.

Eastern Michigan University doesn't vote on relationship with EAA after all; EAA continues limping into future

Hamtramck’s Muslim community to protest religious extremism tomorrow

Hamtramck's Muslims want you to make no mistake: They are forcefully saying no to ISIS, and championing secular politics.

$2,000 reward offered for Hazel Park cat killer

If you have any information that you think will help, it could stop a cat killer and land you a fat reward.

Ford to become more electrifying after $4.5 billion investment

Ford CEO Mark Fields called it the company's "biggest ever electrical vehicle investment in a five-year period."

Decommissioning Line 5 would not disrupt Midwest oil demand, report says

A report released Monday offers new ammunition in the fight to shut down Enbridge's controversial Line 5 pipeline.

Brother Rice's Muslim prayer room non-issue of the week

Muslims pray. At Christian institutions, they might do it in a special room. Get over it.

Complaint filed against judge who sent kids to juvie for refusing lunch with their dad

About those protesting ISIS supporters marching in Dearborn? Yeah, it was all bullshit.

But that won't stop wingnuts from believing it and repeating it.

Politics & Prejudices: Courage and cowardice

Higher Ground: A matter of justice

Savage Love: Hard work

Weekly reader responses

Horoscopes (December 9 - 15)

Royal Oak boutique offers toys for adults

Quirky and kitschy

You won’t believe the location of this new Detroit piano school

Guess which gritty postindustrial hulk will host the gorgeous tones of classical piano?

Seven seed catalogs to help you make it through winter

As winter descends on Detroit, it's the perfect time to snap up some seed catalogs and dream of spring.

Shop at Metro Times' and The Detroit Mercantile Company's Merry Market tomorrow and Sunday

Shop, booze, and eat at Merry Market this weekend.

Baphomet: The Musikal is coming to a stage near you

Even Satan likes a good song and dance.

Orby heads to Detroit Historical Museum

It's been a wild ride for Orby.

Detroit joins the United Nations' Creative Cities Network

Detroit is the first U.S. city to earn the designation of a "design city."

Debunking a few myths about New Year's Eve gunfire in Detroit

What to know before the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve.

Wait, now other cities are being called 'The Next Detroit'?

And you won't believe what city it is the new us!

Annual SecondChances for Life fundraiser supports families of Detroit's incarcerated

Enjoy barbecue and support a local nonprofit at this annual fundraiser.

Learn Arabic language and music in Dearborn

Learning an Arabic language or an instrument could be an interesting way to build bridges.

Scott Hocking explores Detroit’s dark side

Silent night

Tom’s Oyster Bar in Royal Oak gets an overhaul

Fresh catch

Drink up

Lockhart's BBQ second location now open in Lake Orion

We recommend the chili.

Help Wanted? Katoi Thai concept hoping to stay in Ann Arbor and still make the move to Corktown

Could Katoi be aiming for a more permanent stay in Ann Arbor?

ICYMI: Bon Appétit on Detroit's Eastern Market

The fancy food magazine digs into the market in an upbeat 1,100-word piece.

Michigan Beer Company opens in Novi

Novi gets a crafty, locavore touch at Michigan Beer Company.

By popular demand, Chef Maxcel Hardy to tantalize gourmets in his Taste of Harlem popup at Revolver

All-star Harlem natives, chefs Maxcel Hardy and JR Robinson are expected to dazzle Hamtramck's Revolver.

West Village bank to house wine bar, sushi spot, lofts this spring

We're keeping our eyes on West Village.

Hamtramck loses its largest supermarket, but here's why it's far from a food desert

Hamtramck remains a food oasis, big box or none.

Detroit food scene to take center stage for Winter Blast 2016

Organizers liken this season's Meridian Winter Blast to the 2006 during Super Bowl XL.

Retail wine shop opens in downtown Detroit

It's wine o'clock somewhere

Actor Mark Wahlberg opening burger joint in Greektown this summer

Celebrating 25 years of the Soiree record label

Made in Detroit

‘Queen of R&B trap’ Neisha Neshae talks 'On a Cloud' and overcoming hardship 

Silver linings

Record review roundup

Folk Blues Night Vol. 2 and Leaf | Erikson’s vinyl debut

Mark your calendar today for these upcoming shows

Recently added

Just announced: Best Coast and Wavves play the Majestic Feb. 23; tickets on sale Friday

Show preview: Aaron Neville at special fundraising event for Habitat Macomb in Clinton Township this Fri., Dec. 11

Now you can buy a DVD of the Grande Ballroom documentary

Tony D’Annunzio's celebrated, award-winning documentary on the history of Detroit's mythical Grande Ballroom venue in the late 1960s and early 1970s is finally available for sale as a DVD. There are also posters and t-shirts available for purchase.

Just announced: Future, Ty Dolla $ign to play the Fox Feb. 19

Show preview: Jill Scott headlines Holiday Jam this Sat., Dec. 12 at Joe Louis

Is this the best list of music releases from 2015?

Show preview: Steel Panther at ROMT this Sunday, Dec. 13

Show preview: 'WhatUpDoe State Of Mind: Live' at the Shelter tomorrow, Sat. Dec. 12

Show preview: Melvin Davis and more at Found Sound's Holiday Revue at PJs tomorrow, Sat. Dec. 12

Record review: djkage's 'D-Imports Vol. 2'

This YouTube clip alleges to have mashed together every single ICP song into one file

We're all busy people, running around from one place to the next with no time to mess around. Insane Clown Posse has released a lot of records; who has the time to listen to them all?

Concert Announcement: Adele will perform twice at the Palace next September

Hello from the other siiiiiiiiide.

Check out these trippy rap videos by Detroit's Miikey MuuN aka IAM Golden

This is highly original, unique work; do yourself a favor and get lost for a few minutes today.

Just announced: Pusha T at ROMT April 4

Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 18 at noon for Pusha T at the Royal Oak Music Theatre.

Here's a few hours' worth of Detroit Christmas tracks (mostly Motown)

It's nice to get in the spirit, and even nicer to do that with music that's not just the same old same old yule log.

Really hope you enjoy this eclectic Christmas music mix with 33 YouTube links

33 YouTube links to a variety of Christmas songs and messages from your favorite musicians, from the novel to the rocking and on to the sublime and back again.

Just announced: R. Kelly at the Fox on New Year's Eve

Singer R. Kelly is doing a special New Year's Eve concert at the Fox this December 31. Tickets ($49, $89, $129 and $175) go on sale Friday, December 18 at 10 a.m.

Welcome to EAT 2015

Detroit kitchens welcome vegetarians and vegans with open arms and full plates

Green day

The best things we ate this year

And the winners are...

Nothing helps us make it through a dreary winter like south-of-the-border flair

Mexican warmth

The restaurant boom continues with these recent and anticipated openings

A taste of things to come

Pastry chefs are sweetening Detroit’s dining deal

Save room

Why Detroit’s beloved one-off dining scene could use some fine tuning

Perfecting the pop-up

More than ever, metro Detroit’s young chefs are working together to drive the dining scene

Kitchen sync

Some of Detroit’s best chefs dish on the recipes you should be making at home this winter

At home

Ten small plates we can’t get enough of

Small packages, big tastes

Even breakfast is getting a bit of extra love

Great starts

A half-dozen ethnic eateries you might not know about but should

Eclectic six

How restaurateurs are transforming venerable eateries into hip hotspots

Table turners

What it takes to be a kitchen’s second-in-command

Behind the line

2015: The Detroit dining scene’s breakout year

Chow time