House of Pure Vin set to close Dec. 27
Detroit’s House of Pure Vin is closing its doors. The beloved wine shop and cultural hub downtown on Woodward Avenue started by entrepreneurs Regina Gaines, Andrea Dunbar, and Terry Mullins in 2015, announced in a post on social media that its last day open to the public will be Friday, December 27. “House of Pure…
Codgers set to host record-release party Saturday night at the Gaelic League
Detroit’s sweethearts of Celtic Americana, the Codgers, are set to release their new LP, Sweny’s Remedies, Saturday, December 14, at the Gaelic League in Corktown. Joining them will be Don “Doop” Duprie, Alison Lewis, and Ryan Dillaha with a songwriters-in-the-round set, along with one of Detroit’s hottest new bands, Izak. Formed in 2006, the Codgers cut…
Detroit artist Austen Brantley chosen to sculpt new Joe Louis statue
The City of Detroit has selected local artist Austen Brantley to design a new statue honoring sports legend Joe Louis. The sculpture, titled “Outside the Ring,” will commemorate Louis’s trailblazing contributions to golf and will be placed along the Joe Louis Greenway. The unveiling is scheduled for August 2025, marking the anniversary of the first…
Pro-mushroom church leader sues Detroit’s top lawyer, citing religious freedom, defamation
The leader of a non-denominational church that incorporates the use of cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms filed a lawsuit against the City of Detroit’s top lawyer on Tuesday, alleging defamation over statements he made to Metro Times, as well as religious discrimination and civil rights violations. The suit comes in the wake of controversial statements made…
Detroit’s Movement 2025 lineup includes Carl Cox, John Summit, Jamie xx, HiTech, and more
Detroit’s Movement Music Festival has announced an initial lineup for its 2025 event, set to return to Hart Plaza during Memorial Day weekend. The first acts to be revealed include British DJ Carl Cox (doing his Hybrid Live Set), Chicago’s John Summit, Jamie xx of U.K. indie rock band the xx, and Detroit ghettotech act…
Samara Joy is coming to town
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy is bringing her acclaimed A Joyful Holiday tour to the Fisher Theatre on Thursday, December 19. Her growing Detroit fan base can expect to hear music from the double Grammy-nominated 2023 Christmas album of the same name, featuring holiday favorites such as “The Christmas Song,” “Warm in December,” and “O…
Mary Sheffield launches bid for Detroit mayor, promising equity and opportunity
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield announced Tuesday night that she’s running for mayor, positioning herself as a champion for equity and inclusive growth in a city where economic disparities persist. Her announcement comes less than a month after Mayor Mike Duggan revealed he would not seek a fourth term, leaving the door open for…
Santa’s side hustle brings a whimsical ‘Elf’-inspired holiday pop-up to downtown Detroit
Downtown Detroit is getting a touch of holiday magic this December with the arrival of Santa’s Side Hustle, a festive pop-up bar inspired by the holiday classic Elf. The seasonal transformation of Side Hustle Lounge, located next to Mootz Pizzeria + Bar at 1226 Library Street, is already drawing crowds eager to relive the iconic…
Opinion: Dems have one last chance to pass laws that uplift working families across Michigan
As Michigan Democrats are set to lose their trifecta in mere weeks, we need our leaders to act with courage and urgency now to protect our communities. The next two weeks of the legislative session represent our last chance to pass laws that uplift working families across the state. If we fail to act now,…
‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ began as a metro Detroit story
They don’t teach you in journalism school about what to do when Caitlyn Jenner calls you at midnight from Australia while you’re violently stoned on a 20-mg edible. In my 30 years in the news business, I’ve learned most lessons the hard way, such as when mercurial celebrities phone you unexpectedly a day early for…
New coffee and donut shop marks a new era for Detroit’s iconic Michigan Central Station
Detroit’s historic Michigan Central Station, an emblem of the city’s resurgence efforts, welcomed its first food-and-beverage tenant in decades Friday with the grand opening of Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts. Located on the first floor of the once-abandoned train station, Yellow Light offers handcrafted donuts, house-roasted coffee, and biscuit sandwiches in a space that seamlessly…
Nessel charges massage parlors in metro Detroit with human trafficking in major crackdown
An international human trafficking ring allegedly forced women of Chinese and Korean origin into sexual exploitation at illicit massage parlors across Wayne and Macomb counties, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Friday. The operation, one of the largest of its kind in Michigan, led to multiple arrests and the liberation of nearly a dozen victims,…
The Emory is closing at the end of the year
Downtown Ferndale eatery the Emory is closing its doors at the end of the month, according to an announcement made on social media Friday morning. The restaurant, long known for its craft beer and burgers, has been a sibling to hot spots the WAB and the Loving Touch near Nine Mile and Woodward since 2007. Last…
Wojo leads the live rosin revolution in Michigan’s cannabis market
Welcome to The Straight Dope, our new weekly series that explores the best cannabis products in Michigan. In the ever-evolving world of cannabis, a group of friends from Michigan is leading the charge in crafting one of the most sought-after products in the industry. Just a year after their Pinconning-based company joined the recreational cannabis…
Free speech legal battle erupts between Michigan attorney and auto insurance company
A legal and public relations battle between Michigan auto accident attorney Steven Gursten and CURE Auto Insurance has gotten ugly after the New Jersey-based insurer filed its second lawsuit against Gursten and his law firm, Michigan Auto Law. The dispute stems from Gursten’s outspoken criticism of CURE’s business practices, which he has highlighted in blog…
Michigan rises to No. 2 in marijuana sales per resident
If there’s one thing Michigan residents love, it’s their cannabis. A new study by LeafLink ranks Michigan second in the nation for marijuana sales per resident, trailing only Alaska, where tourism has boosted sales. But unlike the Last Frontier, Michigan’s high ranking comes from a homegrown and ever-expanding cannabis market that’s lighting up metro areas…
Savoy’s savory seafood stands out in East English Village
East English Village and Morningside, two neighborhoods on Detroit’s east side, are sprucing up majorly: newish coffee shops, Next Chapter Books, and now a fine-dining seafood restaurant with live jazz, all on a revitalized East Warren Avenue. East-siders have long looked further east to the Pointes or west to downtown when seeking a date-night place…
Ethical Issues with AI: EssayPro’s 10-Year Expert Outlook
EssayPro’s Outlook on the Ethical Issues with AI The rise of AI tools like GPT-4o has created new challenges for students and teachers. Many people are worried about how students might use AI to cheat on their schoolwork. A recent case in which a nursing student turned in an AI-written paper shows just how serious…
Detroit Mayor Duggan’s independent bid for governor: A game-changer or a gamble?
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s announcement that he’s running for governor of Michigan as an independent has sent shockwaves through the state’s political landscape. For a lifelong Democrat who has built his career on the party’s infrastructure, this decision raises crucial questions about his motivations, the implications for Michigan’s political future, and whether an independent campaign…
Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse opens in historic building in downtown Clarkston
Clarkston’s dining scene has a new centerpiece with the opening of Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse, a contemporary steakhouse housed in the historic Rudy’s Market building at 9 S. Main Street. Since opening, the restaurant has quickly become a sought-after dining destination, with reservations in high demand. Co-owned by Chaldean industry veterans Robert Esshaki and Chris Thomas,…
How Matashia Dykes went from smash hits to smashburgers
Just Smash It is in the middle of an unexpected 6:30 p.m. rush. Three young women wearing scrubs are using the restaurant’s kiosk to browse the menu, while four Detroit police officers and others are standing to the side waiting for their carryout orders. This burger joint has been open for less than three weeks,…
Free Will Astrology (Dec. 4-10)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Blaming others for our problems is rarely helpful. If we expend emotional energy focusing on how people have offended and hurt us, we diminish our motivation to heal ourselves. We may also get distracted from changing the behavior that ushered us into the mess. So yes, it’s wise to accept responsibility…
