A banner ad reading Diversity is the Trojan horse of terrorism appeared on the front page of the Sturgis Journal on Tuesday, prompting outrage and accusations of racism across Michigan. The post Racist ad on front page of Michigan Gannett newspaper sparks outrage, apologies appeared first on Detroit Metro Times.

A Pontiac activist has filed an emergency court motion questioning whether mayoral candidate Michael McGuinness is eligible to run for office under a state constitutional amendment inspired by former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatricks corruption scandal. The post Pontiac mayoral candidate convicted in election-fraud scheme faces challenge under Kwame-inspired ...

This is the second installment inExploring Integrity: Reviewing Wrongful Conviction Remedies,a series examining the impact of conviction integrity units on the American judicial systems rate of wrongful conviction. Presented by the OBrien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism, the investigation is supported by Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...

Craft cocktail bar Castlia at Sfumato is closing its doors at the end of the year, its ownership recently announced on social media. The bar has operated out of a garden level space in Midtown since 2018 and was known for pairing its cocktails with fragrances by Sfumato, a perfumery that also operated out of […] The post Detroits Castalia cocktail bar is ...

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Tuesday endorsed Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II for Michigan governor, praising his record on working people, labor unions, and his support for people rebuilding their lives after incarceration. The post Progressive U.S. Rep. Tlaib endorses Gilchrist for Michigan governor, praising his support of working people appeared first on ...

Select events happening in the Detroit area. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See ouronline calendarfor more ideas for things to do, or add your event:metrotimes.com/AddEvent. Youmacon Now celebrating its 20th year, Detroits Youmacon convention brings thousands of anime and pop culture fans to Huntington Place ...

As Detroiters prepare to cast their votes in the 2025 Detroit municipal election, one City Council candidates record raises serious questions about her ability to represent the people of Detroit.  State Representative Karen Whitsett currently holds public office, and her actions during her time in Lansing demonstrate a disregard for the needs and values of ...

ARIES (March 21-April 19): On the outskirts of a village in Ghana, a healer gathers plants only when the moon says yes. She speaks the names of each leaf aloud, as if to ask permission, and never picks more than needed. She trusts that each herb has its own wisdom that she can learn from. […] The post Free Will Astrology (Oct. 29-Nov. 4) appeared first on ...

Detroits popular Marrow restaurant is expanding with a new project in the citys Eastern Market district. Located at 2442 Riopelle St., Marrow in the Market is set to open at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. The space has a butchers brasserie vibe which includes a meat processing facility and butcher shop, two bars, a […] The post Marrows Eastern Market ...

The owner of a high-quality cannabis grow operation in Kalkaska called a former employee the N-word and then insisted he wasnt a racist, according to text messages obtained by Metro Times. The post Michigans Flos Cannabis owner caught using N-word but denies being racist appeared first on Detroit Metro Times.

Detroiters who believe the city is moving in the right direction are far more likely to vote in next weeks mayoral election than those who say its on the wrong track, according to a new University of Michigan survey. The Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS), conducted from Aug. 6 to Oct. 1, found that […] The post Detroiters optimism about city ...

A decade after its founding, local footwear business Pingree Detroit is getting ready to open its first flagship shop. The company, which is worker-owned and supports U.S. military veterans by making shoes and bags out of upcycled auto materials, says it will open its new shop at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. […] The post Pingree Detroit is ...

A coalition of Detroit activists is denouncing a proposed city ordinance that would require some police footage to be made public, saying the measure would still protect officers who engage in misconduct. The post Critics blast Detroit police video ordinance as weak and full of exemptions appeared first on Detroit Metro Times.

I love spooky movies so much that I watch them year-round, regardless of whether its close to Halloween or not. But I realize that I am a deeply disturbed and broken man and only ever truly feel alive when getting the pants scared clean off of me while most people prefer a level of peace […] The post A horror fans guide to Halloweens next cult classics ...

On Saturday night, Detroits Paris Bar held the Tylenol Ball with a lineup of three of the finest local bands: The Cult of SpaceSkull, Crune, and Haley and the Crushers. It was a night of punk decadence and debauchery as the crowd danced wildly in costumes both silly and scary. The post All the crazy sights we saw at the Tylenol Ball at Detroits Paris Bar ...

Now celebrating its 20th year, Detroits Youmacon convention brings thousands of anime and pop culture fans to Huntington Place for celebrity guests, vendors, musical performances, and more but the highlight is always the cosplay, or fans who dress up as their favorite characters, often by handcrafting their own intricate and creative costumes. Emily ...

Detroit hip-hop horrorcore duo Twiztid is kicking off the second leg of its Freek Show tour at Saint Andrew’s Hall on Devils Night with their special annual show, Fright Fest. The tour, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of their sophomore album Freek Show, takes them across the east coast through mid-November. Post-tour, the […] The post ...

Multigenerational team of curators brings together historic and contemporary Detroit works in a powerful creative dialogue The post Past, present, and future of Detroit fine art on full display appeared first on Detroit Metro Times.

Michigan Rattlers, a rock band that was started by childhood friends in Petoskey and had grown an audience outside of the state, is calling it quits for now.  In a social media post published Thursday, Michigan Rattlers singer and guitarist Graham Young, Adam Reed on upright bass, Christian Wilder on keys, and drummer Tony […] The post Michigan Rattlers ...

After hitting the cannabis industry with a massive new tax, lawmakers want to say sorry by limiting competition. The post Michigans proposed cannabis caps could hurt consumers and small cities that rely on weed revenue appeared first on Detroit Metro Times.