The book of Skilla Baby
Detroit’s newest hip-hop star on overcoming hardships, having the best record deal in the city, and his new album with Tee Grizzley
By Kahn Santori Davison
Vol. 43, No. 24
Detroit plans $45 million for digital equity
The University of Michigan says Detroit has the lowest rate of internet connectivity in the United States
By Scott McClallen, The Center Square
Metro Detroit under tornado watch, National Weather Service reports
The strong storms could produce large hail and destructive wind
By Steve Neavling
Macomb County man whacks clerk with frozen fish
‘I never thought I’d have to say this, but if you assault someone with a fish in our county you will be prosecuted,’ Prosecutor Lucido said
The Megabus now goes from Detroit to Toronto
The company offers service across North America with fares as low as $1
By Lee DeVito
Detroit City Council OKs $12.69M opioid settlement
Over the past decade, more than 2,000 Detroiters have died from a drug overdose according to officials
Ex-state Rep. Cynthia Johnson goes on transphobic rant
The Detroit Democrat drew strong criticism for her comments
Lapointe: Sign of the times in Mount Clemens
As a pot lot grows, another Big Boy bites the dust
By Joe Lapointe
Detroiter charged with a felony for allegedly burying dog alive
Jacob Xavier Kasper faces up to seven years in prison on two criminal counts
Detroit finally begins offering benefits to overtaxed residents
Until this week, residents had not been compensated in any way for losing their homes or paying more than they owed in property taxes
Michigan Senate bill would improve transparency, accountability for utility companies
DTE Energy is one of the largest contributors to lawmakers’ campaigns
In Michigan, DeSantis describes his enemies: The ‘legacy’ media and the ‘woke’ left
‘We treat them as political actors, similar to how we’d treat a Democratic operative,’ the likely ‘24 GOP presidential contender says of news outlets
By Anna Gustafson, Michigan Advance
EPA proposal would reduce emissions from Michigan coal plants
Experts say the move will bring major health improvements to Michigan and other Midwestern states
By Mark Richardson, Michigan News Connection
Gov. Whitmer repeals Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban
Michigan becomes the 10th state to protect abortion rights since ‘Dobbs v. Jackson’
By Alex Washington
The indictment
By Tom Tomorrow
Covenant School shooting
By Clay Jones
This animated short on MTV was made by a Dearborn illustrator
Huda Fahmy’s work is broadcast for Arab American History Month
By Randiah Camille Green
Mieyoshi Ragernoir radiates joy in first solo show
‘Portal 27: I’m Coming Out’ is on view at Norwest Gallery of Art through April
New ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ flick is a mess — and worst of all, not funny
This is a movie that kinda seems to be embarrassed by its own nerdery
By MaryAnn Johanson
Kevin Smith and ‘Clerks’ cast to appear at ‘Astronomicon 6.5’
The filmmaker had to cancel his scheduled appearance last month, so organizers created a new event
J Dilla’s legacy shines in new Hulu documentary
Made with the cooperation of the late Detroit producer’s family and featuring an unearthed interview, the doc is a must-see
Free Will Astrology (April 5-11)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
Allen Park Starbucks workers unanimously vote to unionize
Now workers at 300 stores across the U.S. are fighting for a contract from the coffee giant
Detroit’s Siren Farms ‘smart bar’ provides zero-alcohol space for non-drinkers
‘At some point, drunk people get fucking annoying,’ one of the owners says
Jet’s Pizza brings back BLT topping following outcry
The people have spoken
Detroit’s Dutch Girl Donuts building is up for sale
The bakery has been closed since September 2021
‘Weird’ chain Pizza Cat is opening a Westland location
The new store will celebrate with a $4.20 deal on 4/20
Ann Arbor’s Bao Boys food truck serves up some of the best buns in Michigan
Praise to the chashu masters
By Tom Perkins
Final Fantasy symphony orchestra to return to the DSO this summer
They better play ‘One Winged Angel’
Detroit’s Movement festival reveals 2023 stages and lineups
More than 115 acts to perform across six stages, plus pop-ups, during Memorial Day weekend
Songwriter Shane Firek says farewell to the Ferdy Mayne
From here on out, the singer-songwriter will perform and release music as Turner Porter
By Jeff Milo
Don’t sleep on the surprise drop by Detroit rapper Zelooperz
Plus: DJ Rick Wilhite celebrates ‘Vibes’ with Spot Lite party
By Broccoli and Joe Zimmer
Singer-songwriter Michigander bounces back from music video accident for biggest tour yet
‘Break a leg,’ they said
By Alan Sculley, Last Word Features
J Dilla catalog released to Stem Player
The Ma Dukes-approved partnership includes unreleased tracks that can be remixed and an exclusive documentary
Motown Museum launches new residency program for young entrepreneurs
Pop Shop Entrepreneur in Residence Program will give four teenagers a summer pop-up plus an $800 stipend to fuel their business
Grand Rapids cannabis operators chafe under city’s social equity rules
The rules burden the marijuana industry with the weight of government’s actions, says Shoran Williams, the general counsel and chief regulatory officer of Fluresh
Ex-House Speaker Rick Johnson, 3 others charged in cannabis bribery scandal
The Republican is accused of accepting more than $100,000 in bribes to provide licenses to medical marijuana businesses
Detroit cannabis consumption festival with live music set for April
The 420 Cannabis Music Festival is the city’s first licensed consumption event
House of Dank is One of Three Exclusive Retailers of 710 Labs
Sponsored By Metro Times Promotions
