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The story being censored could be yours (whether you know it or not)!
With any “Top 10” list, there’s a natural tendency to look first at number one, and neither I nor Project Censored would discourage you from doing that, when it comes to their annual list of the top censored stories of the year. This year, the top story is about workplace deaths and injuries — with…
ICP’s Juggalo Championship Wrestling to hold holiday charity drive Thursday at the Majestic Theatre
Insane Clown Posse’s wrestling organization, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, is hosting a free, all-star-packed wrestling and holiday slam Thursday night at the Majestic Theatre. The event, billed as Deck the Jaws, is free to attend, but guests are asked to donate one new toy, new jacket, or 10 cans of food to receive a ticket. Doors…
Judge allows discrimination lawsuit against U.S. Steel in Ecorse to proceed to trial
A Yemeni American Muslim man who alleges he was wrongfully terminated following years of discrimination at U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes Works (GLW) plant in Ecorse will have his day in court, after a federal judge denied the company’s attempt to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, filed in 2022 by the Michigan chapter of the Council…
Spread the holiday cheer with Pleasantrees’ curated cannabis boxes
Michigan cannabis powerhouse Pleasantrees is lighting up the holiday season with five festive gift boxes packed with a variety of marijuana products. “Enjoy More Highliday Boxes” are a creative twist on gift-giving and are designed to elevate the season with terpene-driven effects. Whether you’re gifting a friend, family member, or treating yourself, these curated bundles…
Saturday was a good day: Ice Cube returns to the Motor City
’90s hip-hop continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. 2024 has seen hip-hop artists Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Nelly, LL Cool J, and members of the Wu Tang Clan sell out theaters and arenas in Detroit. That energy continued Saturday night as Ice Cube, Scarface, EPMD, and MC Eiht brought their “Grand Finale”…
Michigan appellate court smacks down right-wing fraudsters Burkman, Wohl
The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld criminal charges against two right-wing operatives accused of orchestrating a voter suppression robocall campaign targeting Black voters in Detroit during the 2020 election. The court affirmed a lower court’s decision to deny Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl’s motion to quash the charges on Friday, finding sufficient evidence that…
MOM! The billionaires need more money! Again!
It’s hard not to be cynical about this shit. Yet again, obscenely wealthy corporations and billionaires are banging their little tin cups on the pavement, seeking handouts. And if they don’t get them, well, the public might just get fucked. This time, it’s General Motors and real estate/mortgage tycoon Dan Gilbert partnering to ask for…
Temple Bar survives collapse, set to reopen Tuesday in Cass Corridor
The Temple Bar, the iconic watering hole in the old Cass Corridor that partially collapsed and was forced to close last May is scheduled to reopen Tuesday at 1 p.m. The nearly 100-year-old bar passed its final state inspection Friday, and regulators have released its liquor license from escrow, says owner George Boukas. Reopening was…
My Big Fat Shawarma brings build-your-own Middle Eastern flavors to West Bloomfield
West Bloomfield has welcomed a new culinary hotspot with the opening of My Big Fat Shawarma, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in build-your-own Middle Eastern dishes. Located at 4301 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 110, this is the second location for the brand, founded by entrepreneur Marcos Kiminaia and a team of managing partners. Created in 2022,…
Hytek and the Refinery are building a cannabis legacy in Detroit
Welcome to The Straight Dope, our new weekly series that explores the best cannabis products in Michigan. On a block just south of I-96 in west Detroit, a remarkable transformation has taken place: What was once a stretch of burned-out homes and abandoned lots is now a thriving hub of activity, thanks to Hytek, a…
Landmark Commerce Township restaurant undergoes major transformation
Barbat Holdings, a West Bloomfield-based real estate investment and management firm, has announced its acquisition of the iconic Commerce Township restaurant It’s a Matter of Taste, marking the end of an era for the lakeside dining venue. In its place, the company’s hospitality arm, Prime Concepts Detroit, will launch Aurora on the Lake, an upscale…
Creepy Cheapy holiday edition returns to the Crofoot Friday night
Downtown Pontiac’s Crofoot Ballroom is hosting another epic Creepy Cheapy bash Friday night, this time featuring a spooky yuletide theme, with live, costumed cover bands paying tribute to big-name musical artists of yesterday and today. Acts scheduled to perform Friday include Final Confession as Avenged Sevenfold, Get Tuff as Chappell Roan, and Dirty Tuna as…
Michigan disciplines 30 cannabis businesses for alleged violations in November
State regulators took disciplinary actions against 30 cannabis businesses in November, the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced Thursday. The complaints ranged from selling recalled products to failing to divulge the THC content on prerolls. Eight of the businesses operate in Detroit and were fined a total of $38,000. No other metro Detroit businesses were cited.…
And how with Bandeau!
Chad Thompson starts off talking about tanks and burnout. But he’s really talking about songwriting. The Ferndale-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer has spent the last 18 months developing a quirky pop-project known as Bandeau. It’s been a significantly refreshing experience for the lifelong musician and creator, but it’s required a careful distribution of energy.…
Free Will Astrology (Dec. 11-17)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you were walking down the street and spied a coin lying on the sidewalk, would you bend down to pick it up? If you’re like most people, you wouldn’t. It’s too much trouble to exert yourself for an object of such little value. But I advise you to adopt a…
