Vol. 44, No. 23
Russian March Madness
By Clay Jones
Lawsuit seeks to save trees, protect residents at contaminated AB Ford Park in Detroit
The city kept the park open nearly two years after excessive contaminants were discovered
By Steve Neavling
Detroit City Council takes action after study suggests lowest valued homes were overtaxed
Activists are worried about another wave of foreclosures based on inflated property taxes for some homes
Disability justice groups demand more resources in Detroit’s budget
More than 128,000 Detroiters – or one out of five residents – have at least one disability
Highland Park man inherited his mom’s beloved Thunderbird — then police ‘stole’ it
‘I went into a psychotic rage,’ Bob Nelson says
U-M faculty coalition calls out administration for treatment of Arabs and Muslims on campus
A report highlights one-sided communications and institutional discrimination over the past five months
By Layla McMurtrie
The court can’t stop abortion pills
Community support networks safeguard abortion access against anti-choice attacks
By Jex Blackmore
Lapointe: ‘Romney’ McDaniel takes her turn driving the GOP clown car
No longer just a local joke, Michigan Republicans are now a national punchline
By Joe Lapointe
Trump campaign slogans
By Tom Tomorrow
Two Detroit activists met at a prison writing workshop, now they’re providing a pathway for returning citizens
The Entry Points artist residency gives former juvenile lifers housing and exhibition opportunities
By Randiah Camille Green
The pARTy music and art festival will raise money to support local artists
The event is happening at Detroit’s Tangent Gallery featuring interactive and educational music and art experiences
‘Godzilla x Kong’ is another forgettable chapter in the MonsterVerse
These films have a tendency to evaporate from your memory once you’re done with the cinematic carnage
By Craig D. Lindsey
M1 Concourse’s first Cars & Coffee of the year is this weekend
The first event of the season features Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models of all eras
By Lee DeVito
Detroit’s Teen HYPE celebrates 20th anniversary with stage play ‘Strung’
The production examines the impact of social media on young people
By Kahn Santori Davison
Free Will Astrology (March 27-April 2)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
Nikita Sanches is transforming Ferndale’s Hilton Road Cafe into a bodega-style store
The new project is part of a social justice mission to help immigrants
Birria-mania comes to Hazel Park’s Frame
Chef Eddie Vargas is serving his family recipe at a pop-up that runs through Cinco de Mayo
At Detroit’s Kalahari African Cuisine, get ready to go off-menu
Call ahead to find what will be offered on a given day — what’s actually available varies
By Jane Slaughter
Jhene Aiko is opening her tour in Detroit on Juneteenth
The show is set for Wednesday, June 19 at Little Caesars Arena
Kash Doll, Rema, and PartyNextDoor among Afro Nation Detroit headliners
Organizers teased the initial lineup with tickets going on sale in April
Ford House announces diverse lineup for 2024 Outdoor Summer Concert Series
The four performances include Gabriel Brass Band, Killer Flamingos, Dave Hamilton Band, and the Michigan Philharmonic
‘Professional Love’ showcases Detroit jazz artists during a past era of creative camaraderie
The project was mostly recorded over a decade ago at The Lands in Ann Arbor, a studio serving as a “launch pad” for many local musicians
What’s happening in Detroit on 4/20?
Whether you want to sing at an open mic, smoke with new friends, or learn how to roll, there’s something for everyone on 4/20 in Detroit
RIP John Sinclair, dead at 82
The poet and activist is known for managing the rock band MC5 and fighting to legalize cannabis
Big Benefits: Ethereum’s Race to the Top
Sponsored By Tyler Shepherd
Bitcoin's Price Volatility: What Determines the Price of Bitcoin Today?