House on the Rock, Wisconsin: All You Should Know Before Visiting
It was a foggy spring morning in early April when I finally decided to go. After years of hearing fellow travelers rave about a place unlike anything else in America—an eccentric, sprawling and at times otherworldly destination tucked deep into the hills of southwestern Wisconsin—I packed a bag and booked a stay at the legendary…
Danny Boyle’s ‘28 Years Later’ redefines zombie movies again
Danny Boyle is a master filmmaker who has never quite received the accolades he deserves, while also never really achieving the level of mastery of which he’s capable, like Martin Scorsese or Stanley Kubrick. While his films like 1996’s Trainspotting changed how drug movies were made and 2002’s 28 Days Later redefined zombies forever, it…
New Dodge Lounge Presents Dead Letter Office
Hamtramck, MI – June 27th – Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music at New Dodge Lounge, Hamtramck’s premier venue for high-energy performances and intimate concert experiences. On Friday June 27th, the stage will come alive with performances from Dead Letter Office, delivering a dynamic mix of sound that will keep the crowd…
Why Nicole Curtis can’t quit ‘Rehab Addict’ — or Detroit
Almost impossible to believe now, after watching Nicole Curtis up to her tool belt in rotting floorboards and moldy ceilings all these years, but the working title of her HGTV series was going to be “Princess of Preservation.” “And I was like, ‘Listen, this is wrong — there is nothing about me that’s a princess!’”…
Michigan cannabis sales drop for fourth straight month as market struggles
For the fourth consecutive month, adult-use cannabis sales in Michigan dropped compared to the same time last year, a troubling trend for marijuana businesses and state and local governments that depend on the tax revenue. Between January and May 2025, recreational dispensaries sold $1.31 billion worth of cannabis products, according to new data from the…
Colossal Biosciences is Rethinking Extinction
For most of human history, extinction has been understood as an immutable fact of nature—a one-way door that, once closed, could never be reopened. Species disappear, their genetic innovations vanish forever, and the world moves on, forever diminished by their absence. But what if this fundamental assumption about the permanence of extinction is wrong? What…
Rep. Stevens to introduce bill to block Trump from deploying troops without state approval
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens said she plans to introduce legislation next week that would prevent President Donald Trump from unilaterally deploying active-duty military forces within the United States without approval from state or territorial leaders. The Michigan Democrat announced the “Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act” on Monday in response to the Trump administration’s deployment…
Major union endorses Donavan McKinney for Congress in growing wave of progressive support
One of Michigan’s most influential labor unions is throwing its support behind state Rep. Donavan McKinney in his campaign to unseat U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, marking the latest major endorsement for the progressive challenger in the 13th Congressional District. Michigan’s chapter of Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents more than 30,000 workers across four…
Black churches in Detroit launch voter drive to boost turnout
Several of Detroit’s most prominent Black churches have joined forces with the National Black Empowerment Council to launch an ambitious campaign aimed at dramatically increasing voter turnout in a city that has struggled with apathy at the polls. The campaign, “Lift Every Voice & Vote Detroit,” began on Juneteenth and focuses on turning churches into…
Detroit Thermal revises controversial Lafayette Park steam plan, but residents say public input ignored
Detroit Thermal submitted revised plans earlier this month aimed at resolving an ongoing dispute over its proposed steam project in Lafayette Park, pledging to eliminate controversial ventilation stacks and protect the area’s historic landscape. But many neighborhood residents are objecting to the city scheduling a public hearing on July 2, just before the Fourth of…
A 48-Hour Detroit Weekend Itinerary of Food and Culture
I’ve spent a lot of time in Detroit over the years, and no matter how often I’m here, the city keeps surprising me. My dad used to talk about Detroit as if it were an old friend: Motown records on repeat, stories filled with music, grit, and soul. No doubt, those memories shaped my early…
Why Every Apartment Needs Flower Window Boxes in 2025
Apartment living has its share of benefits, like lower upfront costs, the excitement of city life, and convenient amenities. But there’s one thing you might have to give up: the luxury of a sprawling yard or your very own garden. And if you’ve been spending a lot of time indoors, you’ve probably noticed how the…
How Coaching Platforms Are Changing the Game in Athlete Development
For decades, coaching was a mix of grit, intuition, and clipboard planning. However, as sports evolve, so does the way coaches approach athlete development. Today’s athletes move faster and train harder, and coaches are under pressure to deliver, all while managing a mountain of admin work behind the scenes. That’s where training management software comes…
AI Assistants Are Quietly Replacing Search Engines for Shopping
Consulting chatbots for shopping is the latest example of how AI is transforming the way we navigate the internet at large. AI assistants are reshaping our digital behaviour and expectations; the internet no longer feels like an endless maze of irrelevant results because an AI assistant can sort through the clutter and deliver personalized, relevant…
Are AI-Powered Retail Stores Coming Soon?
The retail landscape is in constant flux, perpetually shaped by evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements. Today, perhaps the most potent force driving change is artificial intelligence (AI). From online behemoths to neighborhood shops, AI is already subtly reshaping how we browse, buy, and interact with retailers. While fully autonomous, AI-driven stores might still seem…
Sterling Heights settles for $2.95 million after police officer crashes into woman’s car
The city of Sterling Heights has agreed to pay $2.95 million to a 48-year-old woman who was seriously injured when a police officer crashed into her vehicle near a high school drop-off zone. Maisaa Kada, who suffered a traumatic brain injury and permanent damage to her spine in the 2019 crash, was preparing to face…
No arrests made after bikers beat anti-Trump protester in Detroit
A mob of leather-clad motorcyclists attacked a nonviolent anti-Trump protester in Detroit’s Clark Park on Saturday by repeatedly punching him in the face and bloodying his nose, but the thugs were never arrested, Metro Times has learned. The assault occurred as thousands of activists turned out to protest President Donald Trump’s administration, joining a wave…
HopCat announces grand opening for Downriver location
Michigan-based beer bar chain HopCat is almost ready to open its first Downriver location. The Southgate location is set to open to the public on Monday, June 30. A grand opening celebration is set to start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, where the first 200 customers will win free Cosmik Fries for one…
Detroit Grows in Population for the First Time in Decades
Detroit’s population is growing again, and for a city that’s been shrinking for decades, that’s a big deal. New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Detroit’s population rose to 645,705 in 2024, up from 633,218 the year before. It’s the second consecutive year of growth, following decades of steady decline that saw the…
Oakland County jury awards more than $75M to man who lost most of his hands in Kroger refrigerant explosion
An Oakland County jury has awarded more than $75 million to a man who lost most of his hands in a refrigerant explosion at a Kroger store in Bloomfield Township, in what attorneys say is a record-breaking liability verdict in Michigan. Brian Mierendorf, a 37-year-old pipefitter and HVAC technician, was seriously injured while working at…
Street Beet announces Birmingham location
Street Beet is expanding to the suburbs. The popular plant-based pop-up, which is getting ready to open its first brick and mortar in the former Bobcat Bonnie’s space in Detroit, says it will also expand to downtown Birmingham. The Birmingham location will be situated inside a grocery store at 233 N. Old Woodward Ave. with…
Montessori school in Detroit sues to stop Chick-fil-A development next door
A Montessori school on Detroit’s east side has filed a lawsuit to stop construction of a Chick-fil-A restaurant next door, alleging the drive-thru project violates zoning laws, threatens public safety, and could force the school to shut down. Giving Tree Montessori, which serves 116 children from infancy through kindergarten, filed the complaint Friday in Wayne…
Bernie Sanders endorses Donavan McKinney in bid to unseat Shri Thanedar
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is endorsing state Rep. Donavan McKinney’s campaign to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, joining U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib in supporting the Detroit lawmaker ahead of the August primary. Sanders’s endorsement adds to McKinney’s growing support from progressive Democrats, including six state senators, 11 state representatives, and numerous local elected officials.…
‘There’s no reason for this to exist’: Reviews of ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ ‘Materialists,’ and ‘The Life of Chuck’
This week in theaters brings a wide variety of new releases to choose from for just about every discerning cinema goer. A new romantic drama, Materialists, focuses on a complicated love triangle with Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal. Then there is another live-action remake of a beloved animated film (but this time someone…
McMorrow brings U.S. Senate campaign to Detroit-area breweries
U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow is going bar-hopping this weekend. The Oakland County Democrat is appearing at breweries in the greater Detroit area “to show up, listen, and share a beer with Michiganders across the state,” her campaign says in a press release. The “McMorrow on Tap Brewery Tour” includes stops at the Ferndale Project…
Detroit’s Rouge Park celebrates 100 years with free three-day festival
Michigan’s largest urban park is turning 100, and organizers are marking the milestone with a free, three-day festival in Detroit later this month. The Rouge Park centennial celebration runs from Friday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29, at the Joy and Spinoza area of the sprawling 1,184-acre park. Hosted by Friends of Rouge Park, the…
Detroit, Ferndale cannabis businesses among dozens fined by state agency in May
State regulators fined 27 cannabis businesses in May for violations ranging from holding an authorized cannabis-infused dinner in Hazel Park to selling medical cannabis to customers without a medical card. Seven of the businesses operate in metro Detroit and were fined a total of $148,500. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency took action against these local businesses:…
The B-52s and Devo announce co-headlining tour with Pine Knob stop
Rock bands the B-52s and Devo are postponing retirement for a limited co-headline tour. The 11-date “Cosmic De-Evolution Tour” includes a stop at metro Detroit’s Pine Knob Music Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 25. Lene Lovich, a fellow new wave artist who was born in Detroit before moving to England, is set to open the dates.…
Beyond erasure: Anti-Black racism in U.S. immigration
The U.S. immigrant population has significantly increased to 14.3%, a nearly threefold rise from 4.7% in 1970. Over the past two decades, under three different administrations, federal immigration policies have undergone rapid changes under different administrations. For instance, the Obama administration established the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program while simultaneously expanding the Secured…
Top Things to Do in Detroit, Michigan: Experiencing Detroit Like a Local
For years, I’d heard Detroit was a city that had been misunderstood. It wasn’t just about the cars, the Tigers or Motown legends, though all those threads still pulse through its streets. It was the stories that friends came back with—about art blooming from alleyways, five-star meals hidden behind brick walls and the kind of…
Detroit launches same-day paratransit service for residents with disabilities after years of complaints
The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is launching a new same-day paratransit service on Monday in an effort to improve access for residents with disabilities. Dubbed “DDOT Now,” the service allows certified riders to schedule a trip as little as one hour in advance between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Previously, paratransit…
Mac Saturn says it removed ex-keyboardist’s parts from debut album following child sexual abuse scandal
Detroit rock band Mac Saturn has broken its silence after the 2024 arrest of former keyboard player Evan Mercer on child sexual abuse charges, saying it re-released its debut album with its ex-bandmate completely removed from the project. In a new interview with the Detroit Free Press, the band’s first since the charges were announced,…
Detroit’s Cass Café reopens for art exhibit honoring Detroit artists Jim and Lucille Nawara
Cass Café is coming back — at least for the summer. The Cass Corridor institution is reopening its doors for an art exhibition honoring the lives and work of Jim and Lucille Nawara, two longtime figures of Detroit’s creative community. The show, Retrospective: A Life in Art, opens Saturday, June 21, with a public reception…
New Dodge Lounge Presents An Evening with The Smiths United
Hamtramck, MI – June 21st, 8pm – Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music at New Dodge Lounge, Hamtramck’s premier venue for high-energy performances and intimate concert experiences. On Saturday June 21st, the stage will come alive with performances from The Smiths United, delivering a dynamic mix of sound that will keep the…
‘United We Slay’ festivities celebrate Pride Month across metro Detroit
A new event series is set to bring Pride Month celebrations to eleven venues in the Detroit area from Thursday, June 26 through Sunday, June 29. Dubbed United We Slay, the series includes dance parties, queer mixers, drag brunches, and performances by Olivia Lux and Cynthia Lee Fontaine from RuPaul’s Drag Race, among others. While…
Faith leaders urge Wayne State to drop charges against pro-Palestinian student
A coalition of religious leaders gathered at Wayne State University on Thursday morning to demand that school administrators drop misconduct charges against a student activist involved in the campus movement for Palestinian human rights. The press conference, held at the intersection of Second and Warren avenues, comes days after the student organizer was charged with…
The devil is hiding in plain sight in Detroit Repertory Theatre’s ‘Covenant’
If you’re going to make a deal with the devil, make sure you’re ready to pay the price. And be forewarned, it may end up costing more than you’re willing to pay. One of the characters in the Detroit Repertory Theatre’s production of York Walker’s Covenant learns this after it’s far too late. I won’t…
Outrage grows after ICE detained migrants at Detroit court hearings
Protesters began gathering outside the federal courthouse in downtown Detroit on Wednesday morning after activists witnessed agents arresting migrants when they showed up to their court hearings. Witnesses say five or six people were detained after an immigration judge dismissed their cases at the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building. Most of them are Venezuelan, according…
THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY’S SHIMMER ON THE RIVER FUNDRAISER KICKS OFF SUMMER ON JUNE 26 AT VALADE PARK
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is inviting Metro Detroiters to kick off summer in style during Shimmer on the River, the nonprofit’s iconic annual fundraiser, which will be held June 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park. The festive and unforgettable beach party evening will be filled with all-ages fun and feature…
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Grand National Tour’ stop in Detroit highlighted two artists at the top of their games
Most artists go on a massive tour to kick off the promotion or celebrate the success of a new album. It’s kind of like an NBA player gearing up for the playoffs. But Kendrick Lamar is not like most artists (pun intended). He’s already won his championships so at this point he’s just putting shots…
The search for a lost Detroit soul singer whose music still lives on overseas
Jim O’Hara has spent more than a decade chasing a ghost. A longtime fan of Detroit soul music from the United Kingdom, he’s searching for September Jones, an obscure but remarkable singer who released just two songs in 1966 before eventually disappearing from public view. She performed at many venues throughout the city until 1971.…
