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Dab Days: Celebrating the sticky, potent future of cannabis
While April 20 remains the undisputed king of cannabis holidays, July 10 is quickly becoming its more potent sibling. Known as 710 — which flipped upside down spells “OIL” — the holiday is a celebration of the quickly evolving world of concentrates, or products derived from cannabis, ranging from wax and resin to infused pre-rolls…
Must-Try Ottawa Restaurants You Need to Visit This Weekend
There are some cities you return to because they keep calling you back. For me, Ottawa has always been one of those places. I first visited as a teenager on a school trip, and years later, the smell of warm maple syrup or the echo of French and English being spoken on the same block…
Art, Parks and Culture: Places to Visit in Manitoba
There’s something magnetic about places that locals speak about with quiet reverence, places they insist you simply can’t miss. And that’s how I first heard about Manitoba. It started with a passing recommendation from a fellow traveler, then another, and suddenly, it felt like the universe was whispering: “Go.” I hadn’t planned to visit this…
In Her Own Words: Michelle S. Morris on Loss, Legacy, and Launching a New Life
Michelle S. Morris has lived a thousand lives. From beginning her career in the White House, advising political leaders, then working national and state campaigns to journalist and then advising and writing for corporate executives, from small town to big city and the international stage, from mothering triplets to watching the love of her life…
Ferndale’s Tigerlily is now serving tiki-inspired ‘Aloha Brunch’
Ferndale’s Tigerlily restaurant is drawing inspiration from the flavors of the Pacific islands with its new “Aloha Brunch” menu. Available on weekends, the menu features spins on brunch favorites like Eggs Benedict served over a bao bun with spam, big Hawaiian-style pancakes, kalua-style pork, chicken and waffles served with karaage bites, and breakfast sandwiches served…
6th Annual Taco Showdown set for Detroit’s Eastern Market
Here’s one for the taco lovers out there. The 6th Annual Taco Showdown is set for Sunday, July 27 at Eastern Market. Attendees can sample tacos and margaritas from more than 15 local restaurants and vote for their favorites. General admission tickets are $18.33 for access from 1-5 p.m. or $29.48 for VIP with early…
Macomb County men avoid jail after illegally dumping chemicals that turned Bear Creek fluorescent blue
Two Macomb County men who illegally dumped hazardous chemicals that ended up in Bear Creek in Warren, turning the water a fluorescent blue, dodged jail time and were fined just $3,500 each after pleading no contest to environmental crimes. Saad Somo, 50, of Washington Township, and Marvan Talal-Razooqi Batoo, 40, of Shelby Township, were sentenced…
Michigan Science Center’s T. rex exhibition extended again
If you haven’t yet seen the Michigan Science Center’s Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family, you have another chance before it goes the way of the dinosaurs. The exhibition, which includes a cast of one of the world’s most complete T. rex skeletons, has been extended through the end of August. It’s the second time the…
Metro Detroit filmmaker tells rarely heard Iraqi American story in award-winning film ‘Pomegranate’
When filmmaker Weam Namou was 7 years old, she refused to attend a parade in support of Saddam Hussein. As punishment, the principal of her school slapped her so hard in front of her classmates that she passed out. “That became such a traumatic thing,” Namou recalls in an interview with Metro Times. “It was…
Detroit mentor charged with handing out marijuana edibles to teens at juvenile detention facility
Three 17-year-old boys were taken to the hospital after a mentor at the Detroit Juvenile Detention Facility allegedly gave them marijuana-infused gummies while they were locked up. The mentor, Joseph Robinson, 22, of Detroit, was charged with felonies, including four counts of furnishing a controlled substance to minors and four counts of furnishing contraband to…
11 Incredible Coffee Shops Detroit Travelers Should Not Miss
There’s a ritual I never skip, whether I’m on the road or staying home, it’s drinking my morning coffee. Something about those first few sips settles me in a place, and when I’m in Detroit, that ritual takes on a whole new depth. I spend a lot of time in the city, visiting friends, exploring…
Hamtramck’s ‘Nicolas Uncaged’ film fest marks 10 years of celebrating Hollywood’s hardest-working actor
For the upcoming tenth anniversary of the “Nicolas Uncaged” film festival set for Hamtramck’s Ant Hall this month, organizers are taking it back to the very beginning. The quirky event typically screens double features starring the cult favorite actor scientifically proven to be the hardest working in Hollywood. This year’s will once again feature the…
Walking Through the Colorful World of Detroit Murals
The first time I noticed the Detroit murals was during a trip downtown with a few friends who were in town from Cleveland. We were walking toward the Eastern Market when one of them pointed out a large, beautiful mural. Of the years I have spent in Detroit, I had never really taken the time…
The Whitney cooks up Detroit-inspired menu for Motor City ‘Birthday Bash’
July 24 marks the 324th anniversary of the founding of Detroit, and The Whitney is celebrating the occasion with a Motor City-inspired menu and a Birthday Bash in the Garden. From July 7-25, the long-standing restaurant is offering a “Detroit Classics” menu with dishes that nod to the city’s culinary history, including popular dishes like…
James Oliver Coffee Co. expands to Wyandotte, coming soon to Brush Park
James Oliver Coffee Co. is continuing to expand locally. The Detroit-based coffee chain opened its latest cafe last week in the downriver area. Located at 3042 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte, it’s John Oliver Coffee Co.’s third location following Detroit locations at 1236 Michigan Ave. in Corktown and 500 Griswold St. in the Guardian Building. The chain…
New Dodge Lounge Presents Northern Guard March to the Match
Hamtramck, MI – PRE-GAME PARTY + MARCH TO THE MATCH: JULY 12 AT NEW DODGE LOUNGE Get loud, get proud, and get to New Dodge Lounge on Friday, July 12 at 4PM for the ultimate Detroit City FC pre-match party hosted in partnership with the legendary Northern Guard Supporters. We’re serving up discount drinks, high-energy…
Cannabis giant plans to close 20 dispensaries in Michigan, citing harsh market conditions
TerrAscend Corp., a multistate, publicly traded cannabis company, is cutting its losses in Michigan and closing all 20 of its dispensaries and four cultivation and processing sites in the state. TerrAscend Corp announced this week that it will also lay off about 250 employees at its dispensaries under the Gage, Pinnacle Emporium, and Cookies brands…
Nivea to host ‘Slow Jams’ R&B event at Detroit Shipping Co.
The next edition of the “Slow Jams” event at Detroit Shipping Co. will be hosted by Grammy nominated R&B artist Nivea. The monthly party is billed as more than a concert — “an Ultimate R&B Experience” that “blends the nostalgia of throwback R&B with the thrill of today’s live shows” including intimate, interactive elements like…
Lafayette Park residents sue Detroit Thermal over controversial steam project
Residents of Lafayette Park have filed a lawsuit against Detroit Thermal, accusing the utility of trespassing on their property, damaging historic landscaping, and pursuing an illegal plan to extend steam service through protected greenspace without the necessary rights or approvals. The complaint, filed Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court, asks a judge to block Detroit…
A.M. Buzz readies to open in Detroit’s Cambria Hotel
A new coffee shop called A.M. Buzz is nearly ready to open inside Detroit’s Cambria Hotel. The cafe says its grand opening will be on Monday, July 7 at 600 w. Lafayette Blvd. Its name and radio theme is a play off of the building’s former life as the headquarters for WWJ-AM. “A.M. Buzz isn’t…
Free Will Astrology (July 2-8)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Greek philosopher Socrates declared, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” That extreme statement is a foundational idea of Western philosophy. It’s hard to do! To be ceaselessly devoted to questioning yourself is a demanding assignment. But here’s the good news: I think you will find it extra liberating in the…
