The Black Canon preserves Detroiter’s lifelong collection of Black history
A century’s worth of Black film, art, literature, music, and cultural history tucked away in a warehouse just outside of Detroit will soon be shared with the public. Collected by late Detroiter James E. Wheeler, the extensive archive of over 40,000 artifacts from the 1910s and beyond includes books, vintage posters, lobby cards, vinyl records,…
Glenlore Trails releases glow-in-the-dark beer cans
Guests visiting Commerce Township’s Glenlore Trails this fall have a new way to get lit. The illuminated hiking trail attraction has partnered with Griffin Claw Brewing Co. for its new “Glenlore Trails’ Luminous Lager,” a new beer served in glow-in-the-dark cans. “The beer is brewed with a generous helping of joy and a minuscule measure…
New Orleans-style brunch restaurant opens in downtown Detroit
Sugah Please is bringing a taste of the South to Detroit. The New Orleans-inspired breakfast and brunch restaurant named after the popular Southern term of endearment just opened its doors in the heart of downtown, offering comfort food, craft cocktails, and espresso drinks. Located at 150 W. Jefferson Ave., the new spot hosted a ribbon-cutting…
Color-changing LED swings light up Beacon Park for Detroit Month of Design
Swings aren’t just for kids. New color-changing LED swings have been installed at Beacon Park as part of Detroit’s annual Month of Design, inviting visitors of all ages to take a seat. The illuminating, interactive light installation uniquely blends art and community engagement. In partnership with Design Core Detroit and Prevail Activations, the swings are…
Detroit’s Dutch Girl Donuts now has 24-hour service
We are so back. After reopening under new ownership earlier this year, Detroit’s beloved Dutch Girl Donuts announced it is now once again open for 24-hour service, six days a week. Starting Tuesday, the doughnut shop will be open all day every day except for Mondays, restoring a longstanding tradition. “Going back to 24-hour service…
Punk rocker-turned-filmmaker Josh Woodcock on ‘One Night in Tokyo’
Metro Detroit born-and-raised filmmaker-producer Josh Woodcock touts the virtues of modesty. “I have a strict rule with all the work that I do: Until I’ve actually completed something, I won’t tell anyone about it,” he tells Metro Times. He’s had quite the busy year after what had already been quite a busy life, but he…
Prosecutor declines to charge Wayne State protesters arrested during pro-Palestine demonstration
Pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested after setting up an encampment at Wayne State University will not face criminal charges, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced Monday, saying the activists were exercising their First Amendment rights. “The right to peacefully protest and demonstrate is deeply woven into the American fabric,” Worthy said in a statement. “The…
Fact-check: Tlaib did not say Nessel charged pro-Palestinian protesters because she’s Jewish
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, a Democratic state lawmaker, and some news agencies are falsely claiming that U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib said Nessel’s office only filed charges against pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Michigan because she’s Jewish. The spurious claims stem from an interview that Tlaib did with Metro Times on Sept. 13. Tlaib,…
Body horror flick ‘The Substance’ is great — and also weird and gross
I’m going to lead with this so no one gets mad at me later: of the few thousand of you that are going to read this article, maybe 20 will like The Substance. This is one of those films that critics fawn all over saying it’s an audacious and strikingly original piece of work —…
Youmacon returns to Detroit for 19th annual Japanese anime and pop culture celebration
Detroit’s Huntington Place will once again become a hotspot for Japanese anime, gaming, and pop-culture enthusiasts as Youmacon returns for its 19th annual convention. The four-day event kicks off on Halloween, running from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. Youmacon, named after the Japanese word “Youma,” meaning “demon” or “ghost,” was founded in 2005, with its…
Hamtramck’s Muslim mayor endorses Trump despite history of islamophobic rhetoric and policies
Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib, a Muslim immigrant who has peddled anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda, endorsed Donald Trump for president on Sunday — despite the Republican presidential candidate’s past islamophobic statements and policies. The endorsement, which Ghalib made on Facebook on Sunday, came three days after Trump said he would reinstate his travel ban on majority-Muslim countries. In…
William Shatner talks fear and joy ahead of Detroit appearance
William Shatner has flown into space — no, for real — on a Blue Origin rocket ship, the oldest person ever to leave Earth’s atmosphere at the time. He’s booked to appear at three “Comic Con” shows before year’s end, released the documentary You Can Call Me Bill and two LPs in 2024 including the…
Detroit’s Takoi celebrates ten-year anniversary with special tasting menu
Detroit’s popular Thai-inspired farm-to-table restaurant Takoi is marking its 10th anniversary with a “Ten Year Retrospective Tasting Menu,” reflecting on its evolution since opening in 2014. The menu, which features a rotating selection of dishes, is curated by Takoi chef Brad Greenhill and coincides with the start of the restaurant’s Ten Year Anniversary Tour. Through…
Lapointe: Is WJR radio trying to shed its right-wing bias?
Until this month, Tom Jordan co-hosted the morning All Talk show on Detroit’s WJR (760-AM), a “heritage news-talk” radio station broadcast from Detroit’s New Center and, for more than a century, a powerful voice of the Motor City. But that prestigious, 50,000-watt, clear-channel signal no longer broadcasts the voice of Jordan, he says, because he…
When Michigan State desegregated the college gridiron
Usually, when the Underground Railroad is mentioned, images of Black Americans furtively fleeing enslavement in the South are invoked. A century later in 1966, the system and its heroic conductors such as Harriet Tubman took on new meaning for Michigan State’s football coach Hugh “Duffy” Daugherty (1915-1987) and the school’s president John Hannah (1902-1991) as…
Detroit News reporter blasted for ‘racist’ Tlaib cartoon
A Detroit News auto industry reporter who moonlights as a political cartoonist is being criticized for appearing to imply that U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib is a member of Hezbollah, which critics have labeled as “racist,” “xenophobic,” “vile,” and “disgusting.” The illustration depicts Tlaib at her desk next to the charred remains of an electronic device…
3 Kings Sports Cards expands to downtown Detroit
3 Kings Sports Cards & Collectibles is expanding into downtown Detroit, becoming the only sports card shop in the city. The brand, known for its extensive collection of sports cards, memorabilia, and collectibles, opened its first location in Canton in 2021. The new 2,200-square-foot store, located at 1414 Griswold St., is set to open in…
Exonerated men demand criminal probe of ex-Detroit detective accused of misconduct
Two men who were exonerated of murder implored Detroit police on Thursday to investigate a former homicide detective who is accused of two decades of misconduct that led to false confessions and wrongful imprisonment. Mark Craighead, who spent more than seven years in prison after falsely confessing to murder in June 2000, alleges retired Detective…
HopCat’s Oktoberfest-inspired celebration ‘Hoptoberfest’ returns
The world-famous Oktoberfest, the largest beer festival originating from Germany, is once again making its annual appearance in Michigan this fall. HopCat has announced its 2024 Hoptoberfest, running from Sept. 20 to Oct. 6 at all of the Michigan-based craft beer bar chain’s locations. The popular yearly event brings the authentic flavors of Germany to…
Stevie Wonder announces 10-stop tour with two Michigan shows
Legendary musician Stevie Wonder is hitting the road. Announced Thursday and dubbed “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” the tour features ten performances across the U.S., with two Michigan stops at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 22 and Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena on Oct. 30. The 25-time Grammy-Award winner’s…
Uncommitted National Movement refuses to endorse Harris
After a historic sit-in at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August, leaders of the Uncommitted National Movement urged Vice President Kamala Harris to respond by Sept. 15 to their request for a meeting with Palestinian American families in Michigan. These families, having lost loved ones to U.S.-supplied bombs in Gaza, hoped to discuss…
Michigan inmate’s $100M judgment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs reversed
The judge giveth and the judge taketh away. But Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, the Michigan inmate who was awarded $100 million in a lawsuit against entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs last week, says Wednesday’s Lenawee County Circuit Court ruling that reversed his victory won’t be the end. “This isn’t over,” Cardello-Smith told metro Detroit attorney David…
Hamtramck bar The High Dive sold to new owners
Hamtramck bar The High Dive has been sold to new owners. That’s according to a Wednesday social media post by David Lew, aka Los Angeles artist Shark Toof, who acquired the former Carbon nightclub in 2018. With a heavy heart filled with extreme gratitude, this is an official announcement to let all of our Community…
Police transparency expands with new national database — except Michigan
A new online tool called the National Police Index launched this week, allowing residents in 17 states to access the employment history of police officers, with the aim of increasing transparency and accountability in law enforcement. But for now, Michigan is not included in the database. That’s because the state police refused to disclose public…
Detroit ranked among worst cities for coffee lovers, according to study
Coffee is a daily essential for many people, and new coffee shops in metro Detroit are cropping up all the time. Still, some coffee scenes are better than others. In a recent study by WalletHub titled “Best Coffee Cities in America,” Detroit was ranked among the worst cities for coffee lovers, placing 96th out of…
