Every single Metro Times cover story of 2017

By on Sun, Dec 31, 2017 at 3:33 am

As an alt-weekly, Metro Times prides itself on providing an alternative view from mainstream media organizations. While news is moving to online platforms, we continue to create a print edition each and every week — and it's free. Click through this slideshow to see Metro Times' year in cover stories.

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In May, Detroit's new QLine streetcar debuted amid much fanfare. But for many, the $180 million streetcar does little to address the region's public transportation woes.
In May, Detroit's new QLine streetcar debuted amid much fanfare. But for many, the $180 million streetcar does little to address the region's public transportation woes.
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Movement, Detroit's annual electronic music festival, returns. Here's a look at 11 can't-miss acts from the lineup.
Movement, Detroit's annual electronic music festival, returns. Here's a look at 11 can't-miss acts from the lineup.
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Each year, Detroit Grand Prix's organizers take over nearly half of the 982-acre Belle Isle island park for about three months each spring and summer, turning it into a heavy construction zone and, eventually, a 2.3-mile raceway. This year, construction for the June 2 through June 4 event started in early April, and breakdown will last several weeks beyond that. The intrusion is dismaying and frustrating to many regular parkgoers who visit the island for its natural beauty.
Each year, Detroit Grand Prix's organizers take over nearly half of the 982-acre Belle Isle island park for about three months each spring and summer, turning it into a heavy construction zone and, eventually, a 2.3-mile raceway. This year, construction for the June 2 through June 4 event started in early April, and breakdown will last several weeks beyond that. The intrusion is dismaying and frustrating to many regular parkgoers who visit the island for its natural beauty.
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It's the Metro Times Summer Guide — featuring 15 low-key beaches within driving distance of Detroit, how to beat the heat in these 20 Michigan beach town bars, 10 places to swim for (almost free) in metro Detroit, 20 Instagram-worthy Michigan campsites, your guide to Michigan's summer festivals, Detroit’s hottest outdoor summer concerts, and a search for Detroit's best frozen custard.
It's the Metro Times Summer Guide — featuring 15 low-key beaches within driving distance of Detroit, how to beat the heat in these 20 Michigan beach town bars, 10 places to swim for (almost free) in metro Detroit, 20 Instagram-worthy Michigan campsites, your guide to Michigan's summer festivals, Detroit’s hottest outdoor summer concerts, and a search for Detroit's best frozen custard.
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Something is definitely changing in high school athletics, and girls breaking into sports where only boys had competed is one of the factors attracting fresh interest. Michigan’s female wrestlers have blazed a trail, and now they deserve a state championship.
Something is definitely changing in high school athletics, and girls breaking into sports where only boys had competed is one of the factors attracting fresh interest. Michigan’s female wrestlers have blazed a trail, and now they deserve a state championship.
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To get a better handle on the pros and cons of plant-based dining in Detroit, we talked to over 20 vegans in southeast Michigan. We looked for eateries, cafes, pop-ups, or food trucks at which vegans enjoy the same sort of hard decisions that meat eaters encounter. It's by no means a definitive list, but here are 72 of the spots that our sources say are among the metro Detroit and Ann Arbor's most vegan-friendly.
To get a better handle on the pros and cons of plant-based dining in Detroit, we talked to over 20 vegans in southeast Michigan. We looked for eateries, cafes, pop-ups, or food trucks at which vegans enjoy the same sort of hard decisions that meat eaters encounter. It's by no means a definitive list, but here are 72 of the spots that our sources say are among the metro Detroit and Ann Arbor's most vegan-friendly.
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Former American Idol runner-up Jena Irene Asciutto reinvented herself with a new record, Cold Fame, and the stoner anthem "So I Get High." To learn more about her life after Idol, writer Jerilyn Jordan had a smoking session with the young rising pop star.
Former American Idol runner-up Jena Irene Asciutto reinvented herself with a new record, Cold Fame, and the stoner anthem "So I Get High." To learn more about her life after Idol, writer Jerilyn Jordan had a smoking session with the young rising pop star.
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Supporting the arts is a crucial component of Seraphine Collective, but as feminists the group say they're also able to shed light on social justice in the community, particularly as it relates to the music scene. One way in which this has recently manifested itself is through a series of community dialogues around ending rape culture.
Supporting the arts is a crucial component of Seraphine Collective, but as feminists the group say they're also able to shed light on social justice in the community, particularly as it relates to the music scene. One way in which this has recently manifested itself is through a series of community dialogues around ending rape culture.
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Ann Arbor's Laith Al-Saadi talks about his experience trying to convert his appearance on televised talent show The Voice to attract new fans of his original blues-based music.
Ann Arbor's Laith Al-Saadi talks about his experience trying to convert his appearance on televised talent show The Voice to attract new fans of his original blues-based music.
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2017 marked the 50-year anniversary of the summer of civil unrest in Detroit. Call it a “rebellion,” “riot,” and even “ri-bellion” — the “rebellion” in the title of this feature is not a reference to the incident. It’s rather an allusion to the subversive spirit of those who were generous enough with their time for a radical's oral history of 1967.
2017 marked the 50-year anniversary of the summer of civil unrest in Detroit. Call it a “rebellion,” “riot,” and even “ri-bellion” — the “rebellion” in the title of this feature is not a reference to the incident. It’s rather an allusion to the subversive spirit of those who were generous enough with their time for a radical's oral history of 1967.
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D-Cyphered is photographer Jenny Risher's photo exhibition on Detroit hip-hop. It features more than 80 portraits of Detroit's most notable hip-hop figures, including Eminem, Big Sean, Danny Brown, Dej Loaf, and Tee Grizzley, among many others. It's the first time the Detroit Institute of Arts has featured an exhibit strictly focused on Detroit music. MT contributor Kahn Santori Davison, who wrote and edited the exhibition's texts, talks with Risher about how she created her project.
D-Cyphered is photographer Jenny Risher's photo exhibition on Detroit hip-hop. It features more than 80 portraits of Detroit's most notable hip-hop figures, including Eminem, Big Sean, Danny Brown, Dej Loaf, and Tee Grizzley, among many others. It's the first time the Detroit Institute of Arts has featured an exhibit strictly focused on Detroit music. MT contributor Kahn Santori Davison, who wrote and edited the exhibition's texts, talks with Risher about how she created her project.
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Detroit mayor's race seemed as if city residents had just two choices: incumbent Mayor Mike Duggan and challenger State Senator Coleman Young Jr. However, Detroiters actually had a dozen additional people to consider when they cast their votes in the mayoral primary.
Detroit mayor's race seemed as if city residents had just two choices: incumbent Mayor Mike Duggan and challenger State Senator Coleman Young Jr. However, Detroiters actually had a dozen additional people to consider when they cast their votes in the mayoral primary.
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Our People Issue featured some of the people who we think are doing important work in the city, region, and state. Some you might have already heard of. Others might not be household names, but equally as important. In the end, we tried to show a wide cross section of the fabric of Detroit.
Our People Issue featured some of the people who we think are doing important work in the city, region, and state. Some you might have already heard of. Others might not be household names, but equally as important. In the end, we tried to show a wide cross section of the fabric of Detroit.
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Day after day, more retail conglomerates announce store closings — 3,000 shuttered this year alone, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. Despite these losses, Detroit's indie retail scene appears to be thriving — especially in districts like Midtown, Eastern Market, and Downtown. Other areas like New Center — home of the Fisher Building — and the Avenue of Fashion are on the cusp of revival.
Day after day, more retail conglomerates announce store closings — 3,000 shuttered this year alone, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. Despite these losses, Detroit's indie retail scene appears to be thriving — especially in districts like Midtown, Eastern Market, and Downtown. Other areas like New Center — home of the Fisher Building — and the Avenue of Fashion are on the cusp of revival.
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In our annual College Guide: A look at U-M's Detroit history, the abrupt closure of Marygrove's undergrad program, how to get involved on campus even if you commute, a roundup of our favorite on-campus cafés, and more.
In our annual College Guide: A look at U-M's Detroit history, the abrupt closure of Marygrove's undergrad program, how to get involved on campus even if you commute, a roundup of our favorite on-campus cafés, and more.
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In our annual guide to Detroit's festival season includes looks at the Detroit Jazz Festival; Panic in Hamtramck; Arts, Beats & Eats; and more.
In our annual guide to Detroit's festival season includes looks at the Detroit Jazz Festival; Panic in Hamtramck; Arts, Beats & Eats; and more.
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A lawsuit filed on behalf of Detroit public schools students charged Gov. Snyder, the members of the Michigan Board of Education, and various other state officials with failing to provide an opportunity to learn. How Detroit students made a federal case out of the city’s broken schools.
A lawsuit filed on behalf of Detroit public schools students charged Gov. Snyder, the members of the Michigan Board of Education, and various other state officials with failing to provide an opportunity to learn. How Detroit students made a federal case out of the city’s broken schools.
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Of all the Detroit indie bands to rise to international prominence, Protomartyr might be among the most unlikely. The band eschews the theatricality and stylishness of the bands of the early 2000s garage rock boom, instead dressing in street clothes. The music is cold and foreboding, and Joe Casey is an unassuming frontman, known for his stoic delivery.
Of all the Detroit indie bands to rise to international prominence, Protomartyr might be among the most unlikely. The band eschews the theatricality and stylishness of the bands of the early 2000s garage rock boom, instead dressing in street clothes. The music is cold and foreboding, and Joe Casey is an unassuming frontman, known for his stoic delivery.
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In our Fall Arts Guide: Inside Detroit's merciless graffiti crackdown, a Month of Art and Design, fall fashion from emerging Detroit designers, and more.
In our Fall Arts Guide: Inside Detroit's merciless graffiti crackdown, a Month of Art and Design, fall fashion from emerging Detroit designers, and more.
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Earlier this year, Kid Rock claimed he was running for U.S. Senate. To better understand his politics, we attempted to go to all six of his shows at Little Caesars Arena.
Earlier this year, Kid Rock claimed he was running for U.S. Senate. To better understand his politics, we attempted to go to all six of his shows at Little Caesars Arena.
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