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A video posted to Facebook shows a driver losing control of their vehicle and crashing through the building at 5708 Woodward Ave., Detroit.

Video captures moment Detroit driver crashes through Midtown building

This Week's Issue

July 23, 2025

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10th Sidewalk Festival For its 10th edition, Sidewalk Festival is transforming Detroit’s Brightmoor neighborhood into a free, family-friendly block party. The theme this year (“Wild. Resistance. Rhythm. Story.”) will see music and dance performances, art installations, and workshops nestled among the natural beauty of one of the city’s largest urban parks. Those include a rain-activated sculpture by Maya Davis, improvisational performances by jazz saxophonist Marcus Elliot, a floating abstract art project by Quinn Faylor suspended between trees, a live art-making experience by Yvette Rock, and a collaboration between the nonprofit A Positive Seed and fashion artist Sarah Jane Mark billed as a skateboard-themed “fashion show on wheels.” From 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1 and 2-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2; Eliza Howell Park, 23701 Fenkell Ave., Detroit; sidewalkdetroit.com. No cover.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (July 30-Aug. 5)

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is running for governor as an independent.

Duggan’s campaign draws big money from Trump supporters and wealthy GOP donors

By Steve Neavling

Eastern Market director Dan Carmody, left, and 1xRUN co-founder Jesse Cory announce the artists for the Murals In The Market festival in 2015.

Detroit’s Murals in the Market celebrates 10 years with return to Eastern Market

Things To Do

Today

Image: The Acacia Strain

@ Saint Andrew's Hall -- Tue., July 29, 5:30 p.m.

The Acacia Strain

Tomorrow

Image: Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

@ Comerica Park -- Tue., July 29, 6:40 p.m. and Wed., July 30, 1:10 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Events

Carmel Liburdi with Purple & Gre

@ Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizzeria & Deli

Thu., July 31, 8 p.m.

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News & Views

Image: U-M escalates punishment of pro-Palestinian activists (2)

U-M escalates punishment of pro-Palestinian activists

By Steve Neavling

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

Judge rules against Detroit Thermal in Lafayette Park dispute over steam line

By Steve Neavling

A Wayne County Circuit Judge ordered Real Token, a blockchain-based real estate company, to fix up its properties before it can collect rent.

Wayne County judge bars blockchain slumlord from collecting rent on hundreds of Detroit properties

By Steve Neavling

Children drew colorful signs in protest of the steam project near their playground.

Lafayette Park residents accuse steam company of trespassing, intimidation as court fight escalates

By Steve Neavling

Arts & Culture

The Fantastic Four has always been considered Marvel’s first family.

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ feels like nothing else in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

Claressa “T-Rex” Shields is the brightest star in women’s boxing.

The salvation of Claressa Shields

By Kahn Santori Davison

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Free Will Astrology (July 23-29)

Food & Drink

Miller Life turns 50.

You can get free a Miller Lite at these Detroit-area bars for International Beer Day

From left: Niko Moschouris, Brandon Zarb, Mel Fuechtmann, and Branden McRill.

A Michelin star-winning restaurateur is opening a taco spot in Grosse Pointe Woods

A rendering showing the completed Monroe Streetscape Project in Greektown.

Detroit’s Greektown hosts weekly happy hour amid construction

Vernon's has launched a limited-edition Boston Cooler.

Vernors releases limited-edition Boston Cooler flavor

Music

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

DJ event company Boiler Room is being boycotted due to its ties to Israel.

Boycott of Detroit Boiler Room DJ event mounts over controversial parent company

Image: HiTech cancel Detroit show after abuse allegations surface

HiTech cancel Detroit show after abuse allegations surface

Weed

Green Pharm, a popular dispensary in Hazel Park, was among 25 cannabis businesses fined in June.

Cannabis regulators fine 25 businesses for violations across Michigan

By Steve Neavling

Moudou Baqui is founder and director of Detroit’s Per Ankh Entheogenic Church.

Detroit’s Per Ankh Entheogenic Church is spreading the gospel of psilocybin mushrooms

Noxx Cannabis in Pleasant Ridge.

Public voting starts for NOXX Cannabis mural contest on Woodward

By Steve Neavling

A prankster posted nearly 25 videos of marijuana plants with glistening buds on the Taylor Police Department's website.

Pranksters hijack Taylor police with weed pics on Google

By Steve Neavling

Detroit in Pictures

Image: Grand Rapids Art Museum’s big David Hockney exhibition is worth the day trip from Detroit

Grand Rapids Art Museum’s big David Hockney exhibition is worth the day trip from Detroit

A worker puts the finishing touches on the Detroit Artists Market ahead of its first exhibition since it was remodeled.

Detroit Artists Market reopens after burst pipe caused flooding

26th Annual Summer Beer Festival You can sample dozens of local craft beers at this festival, the longest-running of the Michigan Brewers Guild’s. The event features live music from Jimmy Olson and Act Casual on Friday and Supercrunch and Keller & The Keels on Saturday. From 5-9 p.m. on Friday, July 25 and 3-10 p.m. on Saturday, July 26; Riverside Park, Ypsilanti; mibeer.com. Tickets are $55 advance, $65 doors for Friday and $60 advance, $70 doors on Saturday.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (July 23-29)

Michigan company reimagines cannabis edibles with freeze-dried candy and ice cream

By Steve Neavling

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