Crumbleys sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for role they played in son’s mass shooting
James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the teenager who killed four classmates in a mass shooting at Oxford High School in 2021, were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on Tuesday. The Crumbleys were charged with four counts of voluntary manslaughter for the deaths of Justin Shilling, 17; Madisyn Baldwin, 17; Tate…
How Does Hexarelin Peptide Work?
Studies suggest that a synthetic analog of ghrelin, the peptide Hexarelin, may promote the synthesis of growth hormone. Since Hexarelin may enhance lean mass by stimulating growth hormone synthesis, it has garnered considerable attention as a potential tool for improving body composition. Researchers have speculated that Hexarelin peptide may also exhibit neuroprotective and cardioprotective potential.…
Freep Film Festival features Michigan-centric flicks including doc on songwriter Allee Willis
In 2014, the Detroit Free Press launched its Freep Film Festival to highlight documentaries focused on Michigan. To that end, this year’s fest includes a number of items of local interest such as the Michigan premiere of “23 Mile,” an experimental doc by filmmaker Mitch McCabe that looks back at the surreal 2020 election year…
Two Ypsilanti-based women open accessible space for local artists to grow and connect
A new community arts space is getting ready to bloom in Ypsilanti. Spearheaded by local artists Amanda Moore and Alexandria Daniels, Ypsi Bloom Studio & Gallery has a grand opening set for May 3 with open studio hours, a gallery shop, exhibitions, events, workshops, and other arts programming. The two artists met in 2022 at…
Understanding Bitcoin to USD Price Dynamics
Bitcoin (BTC), the trailblazer of cryptocurrencies, has revolutionized the financial landscape since its inception in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. It differs from traditional fiat currencies as a currency operating on a decentralized blockchain network. This digital asset, existing solely in electronic ledgers, has sparked global interest and debate. Factors Influencing Bitcoin’s Price Several key factors…
Missy Elliott bringing first-ever headline tour to Detroit
Hip-hop heavyweight Missy Elliott has announced her first-ever headline tour, which includes a Motor City stop. “OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience” also includes Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and longtime collaborator Timbaland, and is set for Thursday, Aug. 15 at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena. “This is an incredible time in my life as…
After a hot winter, Whitmer asks for more ways to get aid to businesses
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. • Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking congressional leaders and federal agencies for more ways to get federal funding to businesses impacted by the warm winter. • Many parts of Michigan and the Midwest saw record-breaking heat and a…
Police return Highland Park man’s beloved Thunderbird after he accused the city of stealing it
Highland Park Police returned a resident’s 1985 Ford Thunderbird on Thursday after he accused the city of stealing his beloved car. Bob Nelson says he’s grateful but still angry. “There is still too much shit that doesn’t add up with this car,” Nelson tells Metro Times. The city also waived hundreds of dollars in tow…
John Sinclair: The rebel of many causes
Many of us who knew John Sinclair have a tale or two to tell, and one of mine began in 1965 when I met him and members of his “Guitar Army” at the Detroit Artists Workshop. It would be redundant here to repeat what Lee DeVito has done so well in these pages, capturing those…
Detroit’s Kresge Arts intermingles sound with visual and literary arts in first-ever online exhibition
Sound is likely not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about visual art, but this new exhibition is challenging you to think outside of the box. Kresge Arts in Detroit is holding its first-ever online art show, featuring the 2023 cohort of Artist Fellows and Gilda Award recipients in visual and…
Is Whitmer’s new memoir a sign of a future presidential run?
Detroit rapper GMac Cash popularized the nickname “Big Gretch” for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in his 2020 single. Now, the Democrat is embracing a variation of the moniker for her upcoming memoir True Gretch: What I’ve Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between. What we think is true are the rumors that Whitmer will…
Star-turned-director Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ whips up a whirlwind of expressionist violence
When we are first introduced to the protagonist of Monkey Man — who is identified only as “The Kid” (Dev Patel) — he’s taking a savage beating in an underground fight club. Each night, he dons a ragged ape mask and plays the heel, allowing the fan-favorite champion to pummel him into a pulp, all…
The guy who spray-paints ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ characters all over Detroit
If you’ve been in the Detroit area lately, perhaps you’ve noticed graffiti depicting characters from the Mike Judge cartoon Beavis and Butt-Head scrawled seemingly everywhere. Metro Times has spotted the drawings on the sides of buildings, underpasses, and construction materials. Soon we were pointed to an Instagram page that appeared to belong to the artist,…
Exploring GHK-Cu Peptide
It has been suggested that the copper-binding peptide known as GHK-CU (Copper) may confer potential action related to healing processes, tissue regeneration, and skin cell, hair follicle, and nail development. A well-known peptide researcher named Dr. Loren Pickart made the first discovery of GHK in 1973. He discovered that aged liver cells could begin regeneration…
Michigan AG supports Metro Times lawsuit for police records in amicus brief
Attorney General Dana Nessel has weighed in on a lawsuit filed on behalf of Metro Times requesting Michigan State Police to release the identities of all current and former officers, information sought as part of a project to create a national database tracking police misconduct. Nessel offered her support in the form of an amicus…
Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza visits Michigan to speak at U-M and meet with Rashida Tlaib
Throughout the last six months, Palestinian citizens have taken on the vital role of journalism, capturing horrors in Gaza through videos and photographs shared across social media platforms. Among many, some of the most prominent faces have been Bisan Owda, Plestia Alaqad, and Motaz Azaiza, gaining millions of followers worldwide who not only seek updates…
Grosse Pointe group sued again for defiant construction of $45M performing arts center
A Grosse Pointe Park group with a history of flaunting local ordinances was sued for a second time for “brazenly” moving forward with the construction of a $45 million performing arts center along the border of Detroit despite being ordered to stop. Wayne County and the Fox Creek Drainage District filed the suit last month…
Tenants at Detroit’s Alden Towers fight eviction threats
Roach infestations, chronically broken elevators, frequent heat and water shutoffs — unfortunately, these are common complaints for renters across Detroit. At Alden Towers, located at 8100 E. Jefferson Ave., some tenants are fed up with their deplorable living conditions and have begun withholding rent and refusing to leave until the issues get resolved. Sophiyah Elizabeth,…
The Gift for the Woman Who Has Everything
Buying a gift for a woman who has everything is an impossible task. You don’t want your gift to end up in a closet, forgotten, a waste of money. You need to think about what they like, what they need and what they will use. The trickiest women are the ones who simply buy whatever…
Michigan cannabis connoisseurs wanted to help judge best locally grown products
With hundreds of cannabis products on the shelves of dispensaries in Michigan, shopping for weed can feel daunting. What are the best sativas or indicas? Which vape products deliver the best high? Which gummies pack the biggest punch? Now’s your chance to participate in a “Best in Grass” contest that aims to identify the crème…
Exploring Muha Meds: A Taste of Excellence
Muha Meds has established itself as a leading brand in the cannabis industry, consistently delivering premium products that cater to consumers of all kinds. Since launching their first products more than five years ago, the brand has amassed a dedicated and diverse following by growing their product line while maintaining quality and affordability with each…
Foxglove Detroit hosts music and art fundraiser ‘Radyo Ayoon: Boostan’ for Palestine
Back in September 2023, new venue Foxglove Detroit provided the city with a lowkey urban garden for vinyl-only listening parties. Since then, the space has held many cool events and continued expanding its beauty. This Saturday, Foxglove is hosting “Radyo Ayoon: Boostan,” a fundraising and mutual aid event for Palestine. The event will include musical…
The dark side of food delivery services like DoorDash
Chowhound is a weekly column about what’s trending in Detroit food culture. Tips: eat@metrotimes.com. Has a food delivery service ever let you down? Have you ever used one and gotten something for nothing? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you’re affirming claims made by two former DoorDash drivers I recently interviewed, who…
Free Will Astrology (April 3-9)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries author Eric G. Wilson claims, “Darker emotional states — doubt, confusion, alienation, despair — inspire a deeper and more durable experience of the sacred than contentment does.” I disagree. I know for a fact that an exquisite embrace of life’s holiness is equally possible through luminous joy and boisterous triumph…
