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Image: Former J. Geils frontman Peter Wolf talks about his new book, the legacy of Fortune Records, sharing the studio with Aretha, and the night the Geils band invaded Bookie’s

Former J. Geils frontman Peter Wolf talks about his new book, the legacy of Fortune Records, sharing the studio with Aretha, and the night the Geils band invaded Bookie’s

This Week's Issue

July 9, 2025

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Tigerlily’s new weekend brunch menu includes a Pacific islands twist on breakfast favorites, like Eggs Benedict served over a bao bun with spam.

Ferndale’s Tigerlily is now serving tiki-inspired ‘Aloha Brunch’

Local filmmaker Weam Namou wrote and directed Pomegranate, a dramedy about a young Iraqi Muslim woman navigating her identity, religious expectations, and political tensions in a predominantly Christian Iraqi neighborhood.

Metro Detroit filmmaker tells rarely heard Iraqi American story in award-winning film ‘Pomegranate’

By Steve Neavling

A budtender scoops out live rosin from the Hive’s unique deli.

Dab Days: Celebrating the sticky, potent future of cannabis

By Steve Neavling

Things To Do

Today

Image: "Short Stories" sculpture exhibition

@ Yourist Studio Gallery -- Wed., July 9, 12-6 p.m., Fri., July 11, 12-6 p.m. and Sat., July 12, 12-6 p.m.

"Short Stories" sculpture exhibition

Tomorrow

Image: Crimson Commuter- New store event

@ Crimson Commuter-Reiki, Tarot & Crystals -- Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Jan. 1

Crimson Commuter- New store event

Events

Plum Wild “Worth The Squeeze? EP Release Show!”

@ Sanctuary Detroit

Fri., July 11, 6 p.m.

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News & Views

Pollution caused Bear Creek in Warren to turn fluorescent blue in 2024.

Macomb County men avoid jail after illegally dumping chemicals that turned Bear Creek fluorescent blue

By Steve Neavling

A mentor at the Detroit Juvenile Detention Facility is accused of giving marijuana-infused gummies to teenagers.

Detroit mentor charged with handing out marijuana edibles to teens at juvenile detention facility

By Steve Neavling

Image: New Dodge Lounge Presents Northern Guard March to the Match

New Dodge Lounge Presents Northern Guard March to the Match

By Metro Times Promotions

Residents of the 1300 Lafayette high-rise (background) want to use steam heat that would impact the Historic Lafayette Park townhouses (right).

Lafayette Park residents sue Detroit Thermal over controversial steam project

By Steve Neavling

Arts & Culture

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Free Will Astrology (July 9-15)

Image: In Her Own Words: Michelle S. Morris on Loss, Legacy, and Launching a New Life

In Her Own Words: Michelle S. Morris on Loss, Legacy, and Launching a New Life

By Metro Times Promotions

Image: Michigan Science Center’s T. rex exhibition extended again (2)

Michigan Science Center’s T. rex exhibition extended again

Food & Drink

More than 15 local restaurants will be on hand at Taco Showdown Detroit.

6th Annual Taco Showdown set for Detroit’s Eastern Market

The Whitney is located at 4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit.

The Whitney cooks up Detroit-inspired menu for Motor City ‘Birthday Bash’

James Oliver Coffee Co. is moving into 3100 Woodward Ave., Detroit.

James Oliver Coffee Co. expands to Wyandotte, coming soon to Brush Park

The breakfast sandwiches at A.M. Buzz include bacon, egg, and cheese served on French toast.

A.M. Buzz readies to open in Detroit’s Cambria Hotel

Music

Nivea earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance in 2003 for her song “Don’t Mess with My Man.”

Nivea to host ‘Slow Jams’ R&B event at Detroit Shipping Co.

The B-52s and Devo are joining forces.

The B-52s and Devo announce co-headlining tour with Pine Knob stop

Mac Saturn even Evan Mercer Photoshopped off of the cover of Hard to Sell (along with another former band member, ex-bassist Jive Moses).

Mac Saturn says it removed ex-keyboardist’s parts from debut album following child sexual abuse scandal

Weed

A Gage cannabis dispensary in Ferndale.

Cannabis giant plans to close 20 dispensaries in Michigan, citing harsh market conditions

By Steve Neavling

Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency recalled vape cartridges manufactured by marijuana processor Sky Labs last year after a banned chemical was found in its vapes.

Michigan shuts down cannabis processor Sky Labs after years of violations

By Steve Neavling

JARS Cannabis is reintroducing its branded on-site experience at Pine Knob as The Block by JARS, a lifestyle-driven space near the venue’s UWM West Entrance.

JARS Cannabis expands presence at Pine Knob and Freedom Hill — but no, you can’t buy weed there (yet)

By Steve Neavling

The Cake House in Pleasant Ridge is a popular dispensary for recreational cannabis.

Michigan cannabis sales drop for fourth straight month as market struggles

By Steve Neavling

Detroit in Pictures

The Day the Earth Blew Up is the Looney Tunes cartoon I’ve been waiting for since I was a kid. Starring Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, this hit all the right nostalgia buttons while still being an energetic and imaginative instant classic for children and their parents.

2025 mid-year best in movies and television

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

Mi Loud produces some of the best flower and live rosin in the state.

How a small grow in Jackson became one of Michigan’s top cannabis brands

By Steve Neavling

Royal Oak Taco Fest Now in its fourth year, this event is set to feature more than 50 food trucks, live music, lucha libre wrestling, a Kids Zone, and more in downtown Royal Oak. New this year is a mechanical bull attraction, while JARS Cannabis will return with a cannabis lounge for adults age 21 and older. (We suggest doing the mechanical bull before hitting up the cannabis lounge.) The festival will be held east of Main Street between 11 Mile Road and Fourth Street. From Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6; Centennial Commons, Royal Oak; royaloaktacofest.com. Tickets are $10 advance or $12 at the door.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (July 2-8)

Loui’s Pizza in Hazel Park is one of the best purveyors of Detroit-style pizza.

The Top Detroit-Style Pizzas Ranked by Flavor and Authenticity

By Steve Neavling

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