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Gov. Whitmer to appoint first Black woman to serve on Michigan Supreme Court

With Bolden’s historic appointment, Democrats will maintain a 4-3 majority on the court

By Steve Neavling

Nov 22, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that she will appoint the first Black woman to the Michigan Supreme Court. Whitmer is selecting state Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden, D-Southfield, to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Justice Bridget McCormack, a Democratic nominee...

State Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden will be the first Black woman on the Michigan Supreme Court.

Detroit considers moratorium on evictions, but not until thousands could lose their homes

A moratorium won’t happen until at least January because the council is going on its holiday break this week

By Steve Neavling

Detroit is offering help to residents facing eviction.

Strike possible for food service workers at Detroit’s downtown convention center

Workers at Huntington Place are demanding better wages and health care benefits

By Steve Neavling

Huntington Place is downtown Detroit's convention center.

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Hassan Yehia Chokr is accused of hurling derogatory remarks at Jewish people outside Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township.

By Steve Neavling

Dec 5, 2022

Dearborn man charged for ‘anti-semitic’ rant outside synagogue Temple Beth El

A Detroit police squad car.

By Steve Neavling

Dec 2, 2022

These 74 cops in Wayne County have been deemed untrustworthy to testify in court

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Protesters have demanded a living wage of $15 an hour nationwide.

By Steve Neavling

Dec 5, 2022

Measly increase set for minimum wage in Michigan unless courts side with workers

DTE Energy plans to switch its Belle River plant (above) from coal to fossil fuel in 2025 but could keep the facility in operation past the state's emissions deadline until 2040.

By Mark Richardson, Michigan News Connection

Dec 5, 2022

Activists: DTE plan won’t meet Michigan renewable-energy goals

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The four-member Michigan Board of State Canvassers unanimously voted to certify the November election.

By Steve Neavling

Nov 28, 2022

Reason prevails as Michigan canvassers certify statewide election amid false claims of fraud

Right-wing rally calling for a so-called “audit” of the 2020 election at the Michigan Capitol, Oct. 12, 2021.

By Laina G. Stebbins, Michigan Advance

Nov 21, 2022

Half of incoming Michigan GOP lawmakers are election deniers

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Theatre Bizarre's Zombo the Clown.

By Alex Washington

Nov 5, 2022

Unmasking Theatre Bizarre and debunking lies about Prop 3: The top 10 Metro Times headlines

Chili Mustard Onions in Brush Park.

By Alex Washington

Oct 28, 2022

Goodbye to Detroit’s vegan coney dogs and hello to hip-hop-infused yoga: The top 10 Metro Times headlines

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“It was during an intense wind storm in the fall of 2014 that I first witnessed the powerful waves Lake Erie can generate. Lake Erie is the shallowest and the warmest of the five Great Lakes. And the waves I capture on this lake are generally two-fold. There are the main lake waves, which are generated from strong winds that whip up the water, and there are secondary waves that are created when these waves crash into barriers near the shoreline.”

Powerful Lake Erie wave photos show the wilder side of our Great Lake

Detroit celebrates the 96th America’s Thanksgiving Parade [PHOTOS]

Detroit celebrates the 96th America’s Thanksgiving Parade [PHOTOS]

Love island Detroit: A photo essay of young love on Detroit’s Belle Isle

Love Island Detroit: A photo essay of young love on Detroit’s Belle Isle

Photos from the ‘Squad’ rally in Detroit

Photos from the ‘Squad’ rally in Detroit

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