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A new ‘Red Scare’ at the University of Michigan
In an email to the University of Michigan (U-M) Faculty Senate, Faculty Senate Chair and Professor at Stamps School of Art Rebekah Modrak alleges that academic deans at U-M schools were recently requested “to create lists of employees who work in DEI-related positions and to estimate what percentage of their work fell into one of…
Best Poker Sites of 2026: Play Online Card Games for Real Money
Where do real poker players actually play online? The best poker sites feature various poker variants, attractive bonuses, and dependable payment methods. I’m not talking about the flashy names or whatever the algorithms are pushing. I mean the sites you hear about at truck stops, barstools, and low-stakes card rooms. If you’re looking for the…
My Favorite Day Trips from Perth: Exploring the City’s Must-Visit Destinations
When I thought of going to Australia, I must admit that Perth wasn’t exactly at the top of my list. But while I wanted to see most of the Outback, I also wanted to have a great time exploring busy cities and enjoy some relaxing time at the beach. It’s a good thing I actually…
10 Must-Visit Places in Ontario for Your Next Trip
When in Canada, Ontario is one of the places you should prioritize visiting. It pretty much has everything that every type of traveler would enjoy. They have natural wonders, dynamic cities, and there are plenty of activities you can experience for any type of season. It’s also Canada’s most populated province, so if you’re all…
Macho City DJs are having ‘Big Fun’ with new dance night
For more than 15 years, DJs Mike Trombley and Scott Zacharias packed local nightclubs with their Macho City dance night, moving bodies with their encyclopedic knowledge of disco, house, techno, and more. Now, the duo is back with Big Fun, a new dance night named after the 1988 track by the Detroit-Chicago electronic music duo…
Child welfare workers sued over death of 3-year-old Detroit boy found in freezer
The father of a 3-year-old boy whose body was found in a freezer in Detroit is suing 13 Michigan child welfare employees, accusing them of repeatedly ignoring clear signs of abuse that led to the child’s death. The federal civil rights lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division, alleges that workers…
Trump’s pause on refugee resettlement could cost Michigan $416M, study finds
Michigan stands to lose more than $400 million in economic activity and $72 million in tax revenue over the next decade if federal refugee resettlements remain on hold, according to a new report. The study, produced by Global Detroit and Businesses and People for Immigration in partnership with Public Policy Associates, warns of lasting economic…
Why Airlie Beach is a Must-Visit for Backpackers and Luxury Travelers
After visiting a few Australian cities, I quickly realized there’s more than the outback and its unique wildlife in the land down under. They also have some of the most stunning beaches, one of them being Airlie Beach in Queensland. What Makes Airlie Beach So Appealing? So, what is it about Airlie Beach? During my…
Discovering New York museums – A journey through art, history, and timeless beauty
Every weekend of my childhood was marked by a special ritual. My living room transformed into a makeshift museum, with rows of my sketches taped to the walls and my grandmother acting as both curator and guide. She had hundreds of stories about New York’s famed museums, places she visited many times. Growing up in…
Emergency alert error wakes up metro Detroit residents following explosion
A jarring, ear-splitting emergency alert that startled many metro Detroit residents awake at 6 a.m. Monday was mistakenly sent to cell phones across the region, the Detroit Fire Department acknowledged. The high-pitched alert was intended only for the immediate area surrounding an early-morning explosion at an apartment building on Littlefield Street near Schoolcraft Road on…
Eli Tea Bar to close Birmingham location after 10 years
Eli Tea Bar, the cozy and curated tea shop on Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, is closing next month after a decade in business. The shop’s final day is April 22. Owner Elias Majid said the building is being sold to a new owner who plans to fully renovate the space. As a result, all…
Lapointe: Might this be Mallory McMorrow’s moment?
The bumper stickers and the yard signs practically write themselves: “McMorrow for Tomorrow,” they might say, or maybe even “from Whitehouse to the White House.” But let’s not get ahead of ourselves regarding Mallory McMorrow, a blunt-speaking (and relatively young) Democratic state senator from Royal Oak who just might be Michigan’s version of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez…
Hazel Park cannabis processor permanently shut down after widespread violations
A Hazel Park marijuana processor accused of widespread regulatory violations has permanently lost its license and can no longer operate in Michigan, state regulators announced. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) reached a settlement with Flavor Galaxy at 201015 John R Rd. to close the adult-use processor license and bar the company’s owners, Hanna and Jaklin…
Rashida Tlaib calls for cash payments to young people experiencing homelessness
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib wants to give rent money to young adults and youth experiencing homelessness. The Detroit Congresswoman has reintroduced her Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act, which calls for direct cash payments to adults under 30 and emancipated minors experiencing homelessness. The payments would be $1,400, or the adjusted fair market rent,…
Michigan Republicans become the unexpected defender of legal cannabis
In a strange twist, Michigan Republicans are emerging as saviors of the state’s legal cannabis industry. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to more than triple the state’s recreational marijuana excise tax is facing strong resistance in the GOP-controlled House, where Speaker Matt Hill has pledged to block any attempt to raise taxes, including on cannabis. The…
New Faygo flavors based on Superman ice cream, bubblegum
This might be one of the most Michigan things to happen… ever. Faygo has released a new flavor based on Superman ice cream, the colorful combo said to have originated from Detroit in the 1920s. “Super Pop” is one of two new products from the Detroit-based company, with the other being a bubblegum-flavored “Bubble Pop!”…
Key Largo Adventure – Sun, Snorkeling, and Surprises for All Ages
Back on the road! This time around, I went on a journey to rediscover the beauty of Key Largo, exploring its unique snorkeling spots. When I pitched the idea of heading to Key Largo to my crew, the response was mixed. We knew it was primarily a family trip destination. But I had a hunch…
Detroit cop busted for allegedly stealing fellow cops’ shoes
A Detroit cop was charged Thursday with stealing sneakers from fellow officers. James Clark Davis III, 27, is accused of taking multiple pairs of athletic shoes from a shared locker room at the Detroit Police Department Downtown Services location on the 20 block of Atwater Street. The thefts occurred between Sept. 4, 2024, and Jan.…
Michigan judge finds marijuana testing facilities launched by ex-cops violated testing results
An administrative law judge has found that a cannabis testing company launched by three former Michigan State Police cops repeatedly violated state rules by using unapproved testing methods and failing to properly document laboratory procedures, despite warnings from regulators. The decision marks the latest development in a years-long conflict between the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency…
‘Novocaine’ delights, but its effects soon wear off
There’s only one reason that Novocaine works as well as it does: the easygoing chemistry between the effortlessly charming Jack Quaid and the dazzling and badass Amber Midthunder. They give the violently ridiculous romantic action-comedy an adorable beating heart that keeps the audience genuinely invested in their meet-cute love story. I was so invested in…
Opinion: The case for social housing in Detroit
You don’t have to be an expert to know that the way we’ve chosen to do housing in this country is horribly dysfunctional. Rents are too high, supply is too low, banks and credit agencies are still discriminatory dinosaurs, and neighborhood segregation is still rampant. On top of all that, Detroiters were recently reminded that…
Ex-Highland Park cop charged in 2020 assault
A former Highland Park cop was charged Wednesday with three felonies in connection with a 2020 assault of a 36-year-old man outside a Burger King on Woodward Avenue. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy on Wednesday announced charges against Dammeon Lamark Player, 51, who was working as a Highland Park officer when the incident occurred. On…
Six tribes withdraw from federal talks over Line 5 tunnel permit
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. In a rare move, six tribal nations in Michigan have withdrawn from discussions on a federal permit for the Line 5 tunnel, which the Canadian company Enbridge wants to build under the Straits of Mackinac. Line 5 carries…
Detroit’s Moondog Café announces grand opening
A new cafe and music venue is ready to open in Detroit’s Wildemere Park neighborhood. Located at 8045 Linwood St., the artist-led Moondog Café says it hopes to continue the legacy of small music venues in the Dexter-Linwood corridor, which included clubs like the Minor Key, Hobby Bar, the Linwood Theatre, and others. To that…
Free Will Astrology (March 26-April 1)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Ancient Rome’s emperor Julius Caesar undertook a radical move to fix the calendar, which had become increasingly inaccurate as the centuries passed. He added three months to the year 46 BCE, which as a result was 445 days long. I’m thinking that 2025 might seem equally long for you, Aries. Your…
