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White angst keeps Trumpism alive in Macomb County
An ongoing series about extremism and the radicalization of the Michigan Republican Party • Part 1: How a Michigan couple radicalized the state’s GOP and emboldened insurrectionists • Part 2: White angst keeps Trumpism alive in Macomb County • Part 3: Behind the GOP plot to restrict voting access in Michigan • Part 4: Michigan…
How to Pass a Mouth Swab Drug Test (Ultimate Guide)
Failing a drug test is something no one wants to do. This is especially true when the test is a spur-of-the-moment mouth swab test. People who fail the test are usually scared they will be fired, and they expect to be called to the boss’ office. If there’s a chance you can get called on…
Detroit Metro Times is seeking a digital editor
The Detroit Metro Times has an immediate opening for a new digital editor — someone to run our social media accounts, contribute to our blogs, and create those listicles that our readers just love to click through. The ideal candidate is someone who lives and breathes online news and relishes the idea of connecting readers…
Accountability group calls on Lucido to resign, urges victims to come forward
A group of women in Macomb County is calling for Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido to resign, saying he has demonstrated a pattern of sexual harassment and surrounds himself with abusers. The Macomb County Accountability Project is also encouraging women to come forward if they’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted by Lucido. The group, which…
Seven Great Lakes communities collaborate on cleanup effort
Some Michiganders are part of a multi-state effort this week to clean up and protect the Great Lakes. The volunteer campaign involves seven Great Lakes communities, and is made possible through $300,000 in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Heather Smith, Grand Traverse baykeeper for The Watershed Center Grand Traverse…
Eastern Market’s Flower Day grows into extended ‘Flower Season’ event
There are a few things in life that are keeping us going and growing: vaccines, sunshine, and Eastern Market’s newly revamped Flower Day, which will give metro Detroit growers a chance to snag their blooms, bulbs, and sprouts. While many beloved traditions and events have wilted in the wake of the coronavirus, Flower Day at…
Michigan police seminar featuring ‘killology’ instructor canceled after outcry
A police training seminar featuring a controversial instructor who teaches officers to kill civilians has been canceled following outcry from local activists who worry the event will lead to more trigger-happy cops. The seminar is taught by Dave Grossman, a 64-year-old former Army ranger who trains police in “killology,” his testosterone-laced psychology of killing, which…
Michigan will lose a U.S. House seat for the fifth straight decade as population lags
Michigan will lose one congressional seat before the 2022 midterms, dropping its delegation to 13 members, the Census Bureau announced on Monday. It’s the fifth consecutive decade that Michigan has lost a U.S. House seat. In the past 50 years, the state’s delegation has fallen from 19 to 13 members. The 2020 Census found that…
Allied Media Projects presents four virtual events with ‘Bloom’
Every two weeks from the end of April to mid-June, Allied Media Projects’ Speakers Series is hosting a collection of four virtual events called “Bloom.” The free events include a short-film premiere, artist discussions, special guests, youth-empowering discussions, ancestral ceremonial practices, and various artistic collaborations. Brenda Hernandez, event manager at AMP, says its speaker series…
The Flavors of Two Cities: A Toast to Music, Fashion and Art
www.jackdaniels.com/cityflavors Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Tennessee Apple, and Tennessee Fire present The Flavors of Two Cities: A Toast to Music, Fashion and Art celebrating the contributions of multicultural creatives from Detroit and St.Louis. In a series of three short videos, we get a taste of each city’s artistic culture by capturing stories of local creatives…
Controversial ex-Army ranger who trains police to kill to hold seminar in Novi
A controversial police instructor who teaches officers to kill people without guilt or hesitation is scheduled to hold a two-day seminar at a church in Novi next month. The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) invited Dave Grossman to speak at Oak Pointe Church on May 26 and May 27. The 64-year-old former Army…
All Meijer pharmacies are now offering limited walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations
If you haven’t gotten your COVID-19 vaccination yet — what are you waiting for? The virus is out of control in Michigan and the sooner a critical mass of people get vaccinated, the sooner we can return to normal-ish. This could help: All Meijer pharmacies are now offering a limited number of walk-in vaccinations a…
Michigan’s top elected Democrats call on businesses to fight restrictive voting bills
Michigan’s top statewide elected officials are calling on more businesses to speak out against Republican-sponsored bills that would curb voting access in Michigan and other states. In an open letter to business leaders, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilcrhist II, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Attorney General Dana Nessel joined 53 other…
Cheapest Meal Delivery Services in 2021 – Top 5 Best Priced And Tasty Companies
Top 5 Cheapest Meal Delivery Services for You in 2021 Cravings toward foods are one of the most common things among people. One seeks the opportunity to satisfy hunger with fast food, while another one goes only for healthy alternatives. To ensure all people have their tastes met, there are many cheapest food delivery services…
How to save policing from the cops
It was tempting to think that Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd signaled, well, something. A long-overdue reckoning with the systemic racism and violence pervasive in policing, perhaps. At least an acknowledgment that bad cops must pay for their crimes. But that’s not really what last Tuesday’s verdict was about. Consider how…
Michigan moves forward with Johnson & Johnson vaccine after investigation of rare blood clots
Michigan has resumed using the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines after a pause started on April 13 to investigate a small number of people who had experienced blood clots. On Friday, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lifted their call for…
Electric Forest festival officially canceled for second year in a row
With vaccination efforts underway, we were hopeful for the return of the summer music festival season, but more and more festivals are pulling the plug as the pandemic continues. The latest major player to officially cancel its 2021 dates is Electric Forest, the jam band and electronic music festival held in Rothbury. Organizers made the…
Tlaib aide Denzel McCampbell is running for Detroit city clerk
Denzel McCampbell, a voting rights advocate, Detroit charter revision commissioner, and communications director for U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, is running for city clerk with a pledge to improve elections and combat Republican efforts to make it harder to cast a ballot. McCampbell will face four challengers, including four-term Detroit clerk Janice Winfrey, who narrowly defeated…
Royal Oak’s Main Art Theatre closes temporarily, citing overhead and low attendance
The curtains are coming down on a beloved arthouse movie theater… for now. The Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak announced that Thursday’s showings of French Exit and the Academy Award-nominated film Minari would be its last, at least for a while, The Detroit News reports. The resilient three-screen theater located at 118 N. Main…
Ultra Boost Juice Reviews – Is Ultra Boost Juice Male Enhancement Supplement Effective? Does it Work?
Ultra Boost Juice Reviews Official Website: Click Here • What is Ultra Boost Juice? • What is Ultra Boost Juice made of? • How does Ultra Boost Juice work? • Why do men need Ultra Boost Juice Male Enhancement? • How to consume Ultra Boost Juice Supplement? • How does Ultra Boost Juice benefit you?…
Lansing woman convicted of stealing trade secrets while working at Coca-Cola to start Chinese company
A Lansing chemist was convicted on Thursday of stealing trade secrets while working for American companies including Coca-Cola, which she then used to start a Chinese company. A federal jury in Greeneville, Tennessee, convicted Dr. Xiaorong You, 59, aka Shannon You, 59, of conspiracy to commit trade secret theft, conspiracy to commit economic espionage, possession…
Eminem, White Stripes join the NFT craze
Just three weeks after Saturday Night Live spoofed Eminem’s 2002 hit “Without Me” as a means to explain the latest confusing and convoluted cryptocurrency craze, the 48-year-old rapper announced that his stans will soon have access to his new batch of digital collectibles that you, like, can’t actually touch. On Thursday, Eminem took to Instagram…
Detroit News editor apologizes after reporting satirical story about Ted Nugent and Kid Rock as fact
Our rule at Metro Times is that satire should be so over the top that no reasonable person would mistake it for the truth. But the ramblings of Ted Nugent and Kid Rock are so extreme that it can be hard to distinguish them from fiction, apparently even with members of their own in-group. Case…
Detroit to remove homeless encampment in Hart Plaza to make way for renovations
The city of Detroit is temporarily clearing out a homeless encampment at Hart Plaza, spurring concerns among social workers and activists about the fate of the people residing in the downtown park. The city is embarking on a $2.9 million renovation project to address unsafe conditions at Hart Plaza beginning Monday. While crews perform the…
Whitmer says all state-owned facilities in Michigan will use 100% renewable energy by 2025
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan is going green. On Earth Day, Whitmer announced a plan for all state-owned facilities to utilize 100% renewable energy by 2025. “Since my first day in office, we’ve continued to make real, lasting progress on environmental and climate issues across our state,” Whitmer said in a statement. “By moving state-owned…
The Roseville Hooters has permanently closed
Here’s some bad news for people from Macomb County who like chicken wings and actual breasts — the Roseville Hooters has permanently closed. The Macomb Daily confirmed that the breastaurant closed effective Monday, apparently a victim of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the chain, founded in 1983, has been closing locations for…
Royal Oak’s Motor City Gas will now grow its own organic heirloom grain on an Ann Arbor farm
Royal Oak’s Motor City Gas whiskey distillery recently purchased an Ann Arbor farm where it will grow its own organic heirloom grains. “‘Farm to Bottle’ has been the dream from day one,” co-owner Tonya Lockwood said in a statement. Most American whiskey producers use mass-farmed and hybridized crops like corn, rye, wheat, and barley, but…
You can get rid of pills and vape cartridges on Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
By now, the toll of the U.S. opioid epidemic is clear — encouraged by Big Pharma, doctors overprescribed pain pills, leading to widespread misuse, addiction, and an estimated 453,000 overdose deaths between 1999 and 2016. The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from…
Detroit Councilmember Castañeda-López won’t seek third term, endorses replacement
Raquel Castañeda-López, the first Latina elected to the Detroit City Council and one of its lone progressive voices, is not running for a third term — but is endorsing a candidate seeking to replace her. “Serving my City and my home for the past seven years has been one of the greatest joys and highest…
Michigan welcomes federal unity on climate change
President Joe Biden’s global climate summit could be a turning point in the fight for climate action. Forty heads of state are expected at the virtual event today, which coincides with Earth Day. Along with re-establishing the U.S.’ role as a global climate leader, Biden is expected to announce emission-reduction targets that are expected to…
Ted Nugent tested positive for COVID-19 days after performing at ‘anti-mask’ Florida grocery store
On Monday, COVID-denier and NRA-mouthpiece Ted Nugent admitted that he tested positive for coronavirus, telling followers: “I have had flu symptoms for the last 10 days. I thought I was dying. Just a clusterfuck.” Now it appears Nugent, a part-time Florida resident, found out he was sick with symptoms just a week after playing at…
The Big Salad restaurant chain is expanding to Detroit and Traverse City, with more on the way
A homegrown restaurant chain that may or may not be named after a Seinfeld episode is expanding to Detroit and Traverse City this summer. The chain of build-your-own-salad restaurants says that it plans to open its Traverse City location in July at 332 E. Front St. and its Detroit location in August inside University of…
After George Floyd’s death, Michigan took little action on police reform
In the months after George Floyd’s death, Michigan lawmakers and other top elected officials promised meaningful police reforms. The proposals ranged from banning chokeholds and no-knock warrants to requiring de-escalation and anti-bias training. Nearly a year has passed, and on Tuesday Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder,…
On Mitch Albom’s misguided argument against the anti-police brutality movement
My name is Ryan Herberholz. I have lived in Detroit for more than a decade — I am an artist and a Wayne State graduate who cares deeply about this city. On April 18 Mitch Albom penned a column in the Detroit Free Press titled, “Careful what we wish for in eliminating the police.” This…
Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones will not seek another term
Brenda Jones says she will not seek another term as Detroit City Council President. “It is my highest honor to be the Detroit City Council President,” Jones said in a statement. “However, after much consideration and prayer, I have decided not to seek another term.” In the statement, Jones, 61, touted her accomplishments during her…
Free Will Astrology (April 21-27)
ARIES: March 21 – April 19: Blogger Emma Elsworthy wrote her “Self-Care List.” I’ll tell you a few of her 57 action items, in hopes of inspiring you to create your own list. The coming weeks will be a perfect phase to upgrade your focus on doing what makes you feel healthy and holy. Here…
