Snap Dogg: Rap’s ‘Problem Child of Detroit’ grows up
He went viral for putting guns in his videos. Now, the only time he’s a hot-head is behind the mic.
By Kahn Santori Davison
Vol. 43, No. 18
Romulus Community Schools reinstates superintendent who filed racial discrimination suit against the district
The school board fired Benjamin Edmondson after he filed suit
By Steve Neavling
Judge orders Starbucks to stop firing union supporters after case in Ann Arbor
The coffee giant illegally fired an Ann Arbor worker after she became the leading union organizer
Mother sues Detroit charter school after teacher struck daughter with hockey stick
The 11-year-old girl was found alone in a hallway, covered in blood
Detroit sues celebrity pastor and his ‘nuisance’ mega-church over unfinished Woodward project
The city wants to demolish Winans’ Perfecting Church if it’s not completed soon
Nessel warns of scams in wake of MSU mass shooting
Scammers are selling merchandise and falsely claiming it benefits victims of the massacre
Michigan man convicted of double murder was released from prison after new evidence surfaces
A sheriff’s office withheld critical evidence pointing to another suspect
Lapointe: What if Michigan enforced the gun laws already on the books?
And might we see new common-sense laws?
By Joe Lapointe
DTE and Consumers Energy keep blaming the weather for Michigan’s power outages
What if the problem is them?
By Lee DeVito
Traverse City man pleads guilty to felony for his role in Jan. 6 insurrection
Luke Michal Lints faces up to five years in prison
Slotkin launches campaign for U.S. Senate seat held by Stabenow
The Holly Democrat is expected to face tough competition in the primary election
Looking up
By Clay Jones
The Select Subcommittee
By Tom Tomorrow
Taurus Burns embraces his zebra stripes in ‘Created Equal’
The Detroit-based artist talks how growing up biracial influenced his black-and-white paintings
By Randiah Camille Green
Four queer, Black women explore the aftermath of heartbreak in Detroit art show
‘Ephemeral: The Art of Unloving’ features art from multidisciplinary artists
By Eleanore Catolico
Reyes | Finn exhibit brings together more than 150 Detroit artists
‘Get Together’ is a true representation of Detroit’s creative minds across mediums
Detroit Public Theatre’s ‘The Peculiar Patriot’ is a one-woman show that’s full of character
Each performance of the play is followed by a discussion with prison reform advocates
Free Will Astrology (Feb. 22-28)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
Taste the Diaspora Detroit’s ‘Vinyl Tasting’ dinners are a vibe
Chefs Jermond Booze and Amber Beckem build menus from albums like J Dilla’s ‘Donuts’
Avalon’s new Canfield location is opening soon with 25¢ cookies
The Midtown staple is launching a new flagship
Metro Detroit restaurants are participating in a ‘Vegan Chef Challenge’
Diners can vote on their favorite plant-based dishes at restaurants like Public House and Unburger Grill
Detroit’s Orchid Thai is closing after nearly 20 years
Owner Ally Lee says she’s ready for a much-needed vacation
Chowhound: Praise for Novi’s China Café
Plus: Don’t be a first-class jerk
By Robert Stempkowski
Ferndale’s Otus Supply calls it quits
The restaurant and music venue opened in 2016
Detroit’s Southern Smokehouse is a soul food hidden gem
Going Southern on Six Mile
Weezer and Modest Mouse are heading to Pine Knob
‘Weezer’s Indie Rock Roadtrip’ hits the road this spring
Detroit’s Movement fest releases full lineup: Basement Jaxx, Skrillex, Cybotron, Zeds Dead, and more
More than 115 acts are slated to perform
Detroit’s Motown Museum is hosting a job fair
Open positions include roles in HR, retail, curation, tour guides, education, and more
Rock band Shadow Show kicks off tour in Detroit before heading to SXSW
Plus: More metro Detroit music news
By Joe Zimmer and Broccoli
Beware of using Brown Paper Tickets, Detroit performer warns
The ticketing service left an artist waiting for weeks to get paid — until Metro Times asked questions
Detroit’s Mo Pop ‘taking a break’ from summer 2023 festival
The indie rock and pop music fest, first launched a decade ago, says it will continue to exist in a new form
Arts, Beats & Eats gets green light for weed
Festival organizers now have to get the appropriate state licenses
$59.5M from cannabis taxes headed to Michigan municipalities
Recipients include 81 cities, 26 villages, 53 townships, and 64 counties
Ferndale decriminalizes magic mushrooms and other psychedelics
It’s the fourth Michigan city to do so, joining Detroit, Hazel Park, and Ann Arbor
Cannabis-infused Fresh Water Music Festival announced in Baldwin, Michigan
Initial artists announced include Ann Arbor jazz-fusion band Chirp and Detroit-area country music singer-songwriter Audrey Ray
