Detroit’s Apotheculture Club delivers a high-class mix of cannabis, cuisine, and culture
For five hours during the night of Friday, May 17, I felt like I was a part of a secret cool kids club. I had a fancy dinner at a private residence and saw an opera with a group of strangers. Most importantly, though, all of us were high. Behind the event was the Detroit-born…
Black-owned Sports Rap Radio readies to launch in Detroit
A landmark event in Black history — no, scratch that, American history — will take place in our city Monday morning. And you can listen in. Sports Rap Radio, the nation’s first sports-talk radio station completely owned by and featuring African American talent, launches at 7 a.m. June 3 on AM 1270, WXYT. And for…
Detroit’s renovated Hart Plaza fountain was the star of Movement Music Fest
The Dodge and Son Memorial Fountain at Detroit’s Hart Plaza has always been the heart of Movement Music Festival, a central place for revelers to meet up, pose for photos, and rest between sets. That’s despite the fact that for much of the past decade, the fountain has been largely out of order. That all…
Bluegrass star Billy Strings is bringing his fall tour to Pine Knob
Michigan-raised bluegrass artist Billy Strings is bringing his fall tour to metro Detroit with two nights at Pine Knob Music Theater on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5. Known for his marathon performances that often exceed three hours, the Grammy Award-winning musician is now based in Nashville and renowned in jam band and bluegrass…
Ann Arbor launches free portable public restrooms pilot program
While Ann Arbor is a largely wealthy city, there are many residents living on the streets. And for those without a home, simply finding a place to use the restroom can be a daily stressor. It’s a problem that most people probably never think about — however, this new pilot program could be the start…
Rep. Tlaib joins pro-Palestinian activists at Wayne State as they brace for crackdown
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib gathered with pro-Palestinian activists at Wayne State University on Memorial Day after school officials gave protesters until Monday evening to clear out a protest encampment. As rumors circulated that police would raid the encampment early Tuesday morning, Tlaib and university activists braced for a confrontation with police. Shortly after 5:30 a.m.…
Detroit Pistons To Host Sneaker Grab Event at Henry Ford Pistons Performance Center
Join the Detroit Pistons Saturday, June 1 from 3-7 p.m. at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center for Sneaker Grab presented by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey. The event will feature streetwear and sneaker reseller vendors, food trucks, photo ops and prize giveaways. Sneaker Grab gives all sneakerheads the opportunity to buy, trade and sell…
Lapointe: This charming TV commercial is hard to ignore
Some television viewers greet commercials by grabbing the remote control and surfing other channels. Others just thumb-punch the mute button. Once in a while, we merely endure them. That’s because much commercial advertising can be annoying at best and offensive at worst. This means you, gambling, booze, and pickup trucks. You, too, fast food. And…
Detroit’s Temple Bar closes due to structural damage
The Temple Bar in Detroit is closed until further notice after a portion of the building collapsed Friday morning. A bar employee said that a part of the wall collapsed around 10 a.m., sending debris tumbling down onto the sidewalk. The falling blocks also damaged the overhang above the business’s front door. When a Metro…
Student encampment demands Wayne State University ‘divest from genocide’
Pro-Palestinian activists set up an protest encampment at Wayne State University on Thursday evening and are making multiple demands, including that the school divest from companies with links to Israel. About 200 protesters rallied outside the university’s Welcome Center on Thursday before some of them gathered in the encampment, where they pledged to stay until…
Here’s a list of 800+ Movement Music Festival and after-party performances
Detroit is going to be so lit this weekend. With the annual techno-centered Movement Music Festival comes dozens of auxiliary parties running throughout Memorial Day weekend at all times of the day and night. Canadian DJ Gin Ebony, an extremely organized and ambitious festival fan, even created an entire spreadsheet of Movement festival and after-party…
Michigan State Police a finalist for ‘Most Secretive Public Agency’ award
The Michigan State Police has earned the dubious distinction of being one of the nation’s most secretive public agencies for refusing to disclose public records about the identities of current and former officers. The grassroots nonprofit organization Investigative Reporters and Editors announced Thursday that the state agency is among five finalists for the Golden Padlock…
‘Go back to Mexico’ remark is not what got Detroit lieutenant suspended
An internal investigation into a Detroit lieutenant who told a protester to “go back to Mexico” uncovered other offensive comments he made during a recent pro-Palestinian demonstration, prompting his suspension Wednesday. Chief James White plans to ask the Detroit Police Commission to withhold Lt. Brandon Cole’s pay as early as Thursday afternoon. At least one…
Cannabash festival lineup includes Juicy J, Soul Asylum, and Cowboy Mouth
A full lineup has been announced for Michigan’s Cannabash, a cannabis and music festival that is also now expanding to three days. The festival is set for Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 14 and includes a mix of rock and hip-hop acts. It will be held in Baldwin, where festival organizer Grams & Jams Productions plans…
Michigan joins federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel supports the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and its subsidy Ticketmaster, which are accused of operating an illegal monopoly that critics argue stifles competition and drives up ticket prices. “Michigan concertgoers deserve the chance to experience the thrill of seeing their favorite artist live, in a…
Police close U-M protest camp due to ‘safety risks’ — but used ‘excessive force’ on students to clear it
Close to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, officers from the University of Michigan’s Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) cleared a student encampment erected on the university diag last month in solidarity with Palestinians enduring Israeli military action. In a statement released by university President Santa J. Ono, the safety of “students, faculty, employees, university…
Paris Olympics 2024: Be Inspired By The Upcoming Competition, Athletes and Opportunities
Trampoline gymnastics is the ultimate test of diligence, strength, and technique for those who compete. Though it might be a fun, leisurely activity for most, for the aspiring gymnast who has their sights set on Olympic gold, it’s a tool that can bring them glory. While we all eagerly await the Paris Olympics 2024, we’ll…
New restaurant PUMA has soft opening in Detroit during Movement Music Festival
Coinciding with activities throughout the city for Movement Music Festival, Argentine restaurant PUMA is set to open its doors for the first time this weekend with a soft opening from May 25-27. Located at 4725 16th St. in Detroit’s Core City neighborhood, PUMA is a more casual sister brand to Chef Javier Bardauil’s upscale Barda…
DTE Energy added to federal lawsuit over excessive pollution emissions on Zug Island
DTE Energy is now entangled in a federal lawsuit that alleges its subsidiary, EES Coke Battery on Zug Island, violated the Clean Air Act by substantially increasing its sulfur dioxide emissions and jeopardizing the health of people who live in River Rouge and southwest Detroit. U.S. District Judge Gershwin A. Drain granted the Environmental Protection…
Dr. Greenthumb’s Detroit Invites You To The Grand Opening Celebration!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Detroit, MI – May 14th, 2024 – Dr. Greenthumb’s, founded by legendary hip hop artist and cannabis advocate, B Real of Cypress Hill, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest expansion in Detroit. The festivities are set to take place on May 24th, from 10 am to 6 pm,…
Quán Ngon Vietnamese Bistro is bánh mì bliss
Quán Ngon was mentioned in a recent Metro Times list of best area hole-in-the-wall restaurants. It doesn’t fit my idea of such: with a dozen well-spaced tables, it’s not small; it’s clean; it has a very long menu; it’s the opposite of dingy, with crystal-adjacent chandelier light fixtures. Don’t go expecting a dive-bar atmosphere, if…
Scenes from a MAGA meltdown: Inside the ‘America First’ movement’s war over democracy
This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Standing in a cafe decorated with tiny American flags and antique cabinets as big as bodyguards, Peter Meijer paused as he considered what to say…
Your guide to Movement Music Festival 2024
It’s that time of the year again: Time for three days of electronic dance music at Detroit’s Movement Music Festival, the beating heart of techno. Below is a guide to some of the 115-plus artists from the Motor City and beyond that you can catch during this holiday weekend. Be sure to check movementfestival.com for…
Free Will Astrology (May 22-28)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming weeks, you will experience uncomfortable weirdness if you do the following: 1. Meander without focus or purpose; 2. give yourself permission to postpone, procrastinate, and engage in avoidance behavior; 3. ignore the interesting though challenging truths that are right in front of you; 4. hang out with people…
