Vol. 35, No. 48
How we imagine our interview with Lions coach Jim Caldwell would have gone if we had one
The tryout
By Metro Times editorial staff
Politics & Prejudices: Nuclear waste and you
By Jack Lessenberry
Barry Sanders is long gone, and he can never truly be replaced, but we look for meaning (and promise) in the backfield we got
Visions in the backfield
By Joel Walkowski and Scott Bolohan
The Lions have a history of bizarre injuries, so we're forecasting who's going down and in what weird way this year
By Peter Kotas
Stir it up: Planting seeds
By Larry Gabriel
Building a pregame party in a parking lot that roars
Pimp my tailgate
By Michael Jackman
Fantasy football for losers
A guide for the hopeless
By Corey Hall
The Freep's Georgea Kovanis and her weaponized underwear
A lefty look at Detroit's water tug-of-war
‘Rehab Addict’ host wants to set the record straight about Detroit theft
By Lee DeVito
Two days left to comment on Detroit hazardous waste facility’s expansion
Detroit Lions players read their own superlatives on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
By Alaina Nutile
Joe Louis Arena adopts clear bag policy this season
John Oliver sounds off on Todd Courser, Cindy Gamrat, and their whole odd sex scandal
Councilperson Cushingberry takes a dip on Belle Isle in new video
Weekly advice from sex columnist Dan Savage
By Dan Savage
Feedback: Weekly reader responses
Detroit Artists Market shows the many sides of Detroit
Be the change
Murals in the Market festival announces schedule of events
What you need to know before going to the Dally in the Alley
Update: Detroit City FC Hamtramck move approved
This could be the last season for Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, says source
This 1995 Chevrolet sheep dog van is for sale in Michigan
MSU's Sparty has been vandalized
Riding the bus with Gary Winslow: Etiquette
By Gary Winslow
Scenes from 1992's Dally in the Alley
Update: Metro Detroit native Rick Lax outsmarts Penn and Teller on 'Fool Us'
Jerry Vile and Orby reunited after 16 years
On passing a kidney stone
T-shirt offers tart reply to Galapagos
Funky 7 goes outside the box to show hometown pride
Not your father's T-shirt store
M. Night Shyamalan falls further down the cinematic ladder with latest flick 'The Visit'
By Jeff Meyers
'The Transporter: Refueled' is just plain stupid
'Chloe And Theo' comes up short
Horoscopes (September 9 - 15)
By Cal Garrison
Rusted Crow Spirits amasses loyal following
By Sarah Rahal
Eastside connector: The Bridge
By Serena Maria Daniels
Drink up
Beer run: Celebrate Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.’s 20th anniversary
Dr. Sushi to host Japanese-themed brunch at Yemans Street
Chef Brion Wong OUT at Antietam
Pedal pubs gearing up to hit Metro Detroit
UFO Factory offers Laika Dog 'back to school' specials
Foodies, nerd out at Nerd Nite, support restaurant career development of people of color
Get a behind-the-scene peek at Zingerman's Cornman Farms
Avett Brothers continue 'flying under the clouds'
Show preview
By Adam Theisen
The band called Death plays Ann Arbor for the first time
A long time coming
By Jenny Farajbeik
Oak Park native Mary McGuire draws from many influences on new album
Genre bending
By Matt Harmon
Motörhead plays Fillmore with Anthrax and Saxon on Sept. 12
Still raising hell
By Marianna Vermiglio
Mark your calendar today for these upcoming shows
Recently added
Dates announced for Trip Metal Fest #1: Memorial Day weekend, 2016
By Mike McGonigal
Archival Midwestern underground rock LPs out soon from Smog Veil's 'Platters du Cuyahoga' series
Science fact: You cannot possibly get sick of 'September' by Earth, Wind and Fire
Velvet Underground's full 4CD set of 'Matrix Tapes' to finally be released Oct. 30
Just announced: Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard to play the Fox Theatre on Oct. 20
Steve Mackay, sax player on 'Fun House,' in critical condition
"Local music news flash: Tributesville IS Detroit Music News"
Event preview: Soul Clap BBQ Sun., Sept. 13 at TV Lounge
Show review: Detroit Ska Fest at the Sanctuary, Sept. 4, 2015
By Norbert Daniels Jr.
Event preview: George Tysh and Craig Tayborn at Trinosophes, Sat., Sept. 12
We are not going to wade into the murky waters of the Jack White/ Black Keys guy controversy
Local metal heroes Child Bite embark on another national tour today
Pitchfork just announced Detroit kickoff for their online radio station
Historic recording studio United Sound announces special week of lower rates
Rapper Lil George signs with Sony
By Taylor Bembery
This Thursday's Julian Schnabel Penny Stamps talk rescheduled for Nov. 5
Show preview: Loren and Mark at Ford Performing Arts Center Fri., September 18