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Motor City Comic Con brings ‘Star Trek’ legends, ‘Dallas’ stars, and a whole lot of nostalgia
Among the galaxy of stars lighting up the 36th annual Motor City Comic Con beginning Friday, May 15 at Vibe Credit Union Showplace (nèe Suburban Collection Showplace) in Novi will be two actors from the ’70s TV sitcom Happy Days and three cast members from that classic ’80s prime time soap opera, Dallas. This sounds…
Free Will Astrology (April 29-May 5)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the 19th century, Aries photographer Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) resolved to settle a debate about whether galloping horses ever have all four hooves off the ground. He developed a system to capture rapid sequential images, which ultimately helped lead to the invention of motion pictures. His answer to a narrow technical…
CNN spotlights Metro Times investigation into disgraced Detroit detective Barbara Simon as pressure builds
CNN has picked up Metro Times’s reporting on retired Detroit homicide Detective Barbara Simon, bringing national attention to a scandal that has led to multiple exonerations, millions of dollars in settlements, and mounting calls for a full review of the cases she handled.
Detroit Councilwoman Mary Waters launches bid to unseat Rep. Thanedar as Gaza looms over congressional race
Detroit City Councilwoman Mary Waters is making another run for Congress, setting up a rematch with U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in a Democratic primary that has put a spotlight on Israel’s war with Gaza.
Your guide to the best cannabis in Michigan for the spring
Whether you’re going to the Eastern Market on Saturdays, picnicking at Belle Isle, or attending festivals and pop-up events throughout the state, spring is the season for a specific kind of cannabis.
Eastern Market Brewing Co. plots statewide distribution
Detroit’s Eastern Market Brewing Co. is planning a major expansion in Michigan. The craft brewery says it is working with a new production partner to significantly increase its production capacity, making beers like its popular Elephant Juice IPA available across the state this summer. “For years, our self-distribution business has been our most important competitive…
Saroki’s Crispy Chicken & Pizza is coming to Detroit
A local chain that has developed a cult following with its fried chicken and New York-style pizzas is opening its first Detroit location next month. Saroki’s Crispy Chicken & Pizza is set to open inside the new Griswold Market & Spirits at 735 Griswold St. in downtown Detroit’s Security Trust Building. The Detroit store is…
Transgender woman alleges discrimination at Ferndale gay bar
A Black transgender woman accused a popular, long-standing LGBTQ+ bar in Ferndale of discrimination after a bartender at Soho refused to serve her. In a video clip posted to TikTok last week, the Detroit woman said an alleged dispute over her ID quickly escalated, with the white bartender and patrons shouting at her and kicking…
He blew the whistle on a toxic dump — and says he paid for it with his freedom
This is the tenth installment in “Exploring Integrity: Reviewing Wrongful Conviction Remedies,” a series examining the impact of conviction integrity units on the American judicial system’s rate of wrongful conviction. Presented by the O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism, the investigation is supported by Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After 25 years of what he calls unwarranted…
Detroit’s Mutiny Tiki Bar is moving, gay bar El Trombone to take over former space
After closing last month following nearly 10 years of business in Southwest Detroit, Mutiny Tiki Bar plans to reopen in another part of the city — but owner Dave Kwiatkowski isn’t ready to say exactly where just yet. “Mutiny will be reopening this fall in a different location,” Kwiatkowski tells Metro Times. “We should be…
