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Demolition was temporarily halted in May on a building to make way for a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Detroit after crews failed to notify nearby residents and a school.

Detroit school urges judge to halt Chick-fil-A construction next door

The court filing says developers violated zoning code and put children at risk by building within feet of a playground

By Steve Neavling

This Week's Issue

August 20, 2025

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Detroit celebrates the grand reopening of the Palmer Park Bandshell with a jazz concert on Saturday, Aug. 23.

How Detroit saved its legendary Michigan State Fairgrounds bandshell

Pianist William Hill III.

Rising stars to shine at 2025 Detroit Jazz Festival

By Veronica Johnson

Hamtramck Labor Day Festival This beloved block party mixes live music, kielbasa, and carnival rides with Hamtramck’s unique multicultural flair. Catch the famous Hamtramck Yacht Race where local businesses race push carts down Joseph Campau Avenue. It’s a quirky, high-energy way to close out summer. From noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2; Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; hamtownfest.com. No cover.

Upcoming festivals in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Things To Do

Today

Image: Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Season 666 Tour

@ Saint Andrew's Hall -- Tue., Aug. 26, 7 p.m.

Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Season 666 Tour

Tomorrow

Image: Friends and Lovers Concert featuring Robert IMtume Owens

@ Aretha's Jazz Cafe -- Wed., Aug. 27

Friends and Lovers Concert featuring Robert IMtume Owens

Events

Starkill

@ The Token Lounge

Wed., Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m.

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News & Views

Image: Most Michigan voters support U.S. aid for Gaza, poll finds (2)

Most Michigan voters support U.S. aid for Gaza, poll finds

By Steve Neavling

Image: Lawsuit accuses Jewish school in Oakland County of using public funds to force educator to teach religion

Lawsuit accuses Jewish school in Oakland County of using public funds to force educator to teach religion

By Steve Neavling

Image: Highland Park teen charged with hate crime, murder of transgender woman (3)

Highland Park teen charged with hate crime, murder of transgender woman

By Steve Neavling

Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Hotel CEO accused of sexually assaulting manager at Justin Timberlake concert in Detroit

By Steve Neavling

Arts & Culture

Image: Ethan Coen and Ron Howard drift off course with ‘Honey Don’t!’ and ‘Eden’

Ethan Coen and Ron Howard drift off course with ‘Honey Don’t!’ and ‘Eden’

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

Image: The Antidote Fest lands at DSC August 23rd

The Antidote Fest lands at DSC August 23rd

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Free Will Astrology (Aug. 6-12)

Food & Drink

Bella Limone has opened at 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak.

Italian restaurants come to Royal Oak with Bella Limone and Little Bella

The self-pour beer wall at The HUB Stadium in Novi.

Novi’s HUB Stadium has a new self-pour wall with 50 taps

At least one element of every dish at Leña is “fired” in some way.

Detroit’s Leña Restaurant Ignites the City’s Thriving Culinary Scene

By Jane Slaughter

Juan and Tabitha Ramos of J & T’s Kitchen.

J & T’s Kitchen celebrates grand reopening in Detroit’s Piety Hill neighborhood with dine-in service, expanded menu

Music

Image: Gwendolyn Dot is ready to burn it all down — are you? (2)

Gwendolyn Dot is ready to burn it all down — are you?

Image: First concert set for Detroit’s restored historic bandshell

First concert set for Detroit’s restored historic bandshell

Image: Detroit’s Carbon Athletic Club celebrates 78th anniversary with annual Zug Isle Tiki party

Detroit’s Carbon Athletic Club celebrates 78th anniversary with annual Zug Isle Tiki party

Weed

Former cops Todd Welch, left, and Dr. Michele Glinn have been banned from Michigan’s cannabis industry for numerous alleged violations.

Ex-cops banned from Michigan cannabis industry for inflating THC, downplaying hazards, regulators announce

By Steve Neavling

Michigan regulators cited 29 cannabis businesses for violations in July.

Michigan regulators fine 29 cannabis businesses for numerous violations in July

By Steve Neavling

Image: Macomb County gets new cannabis dispensary and consumption lounge

Macomb County gets new cannabis dispensary and consumption lounge

By Steve Neavling

Michigan regulators reached a deal with the first tribal nation in Michigan to formally join the state’s adult-use cannabis market.

Michigan regulators approve first cannabis pact with sovereign tribal nation

By Steve Neavling

Detroit in Pictures

Lil Wayne: the “greatest rapper alive” and also a guitar hero.

Lil Wayne brings the rock- and hip-hop-fused ‘Tha Carter VI’ tour to Little Caesars Arena

By Kahn Santori Davison

Greensky Bluegrass Founded in Kalamazoo 25 years ago, Greenway Bluegrass bring their signature blend of “jamgrass” to Detroit. A must-see live experience for fans of jam bands, string music, and everything in between. Doors at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21; The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $41.25.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (Aug. 20-26)

For workers who are sick and tired of their dead-end jobs and want to reinvent themselves Office Space (1999 ): The best comedy ever made about deciding that you’re done caring about your horrible job and the freedom that epiphany comes with. Still one of the funniest movies ever made that somehow only manages to get funnier as time marches on. This movie is a quarter of a century old and is as prophetic as ever.

Great movies about work to watch on Labor Day

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

Image: All the summer vibes we saw at Breakaway Music Festival

All the summer vibes we saw at Breakaway Music Festival

By Mike Pfeiffer

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