Cannabis growers and regulators confront Michigan’s oversaturated market
Too much of a good thing
By Steve Neavling
Michigan cannabis industry employees say they’re being left behind
Weed workers of the world, unite
By Lee DeVito
Is there room for Detroit-grown organic biodynamic cannabis in Michigan’s saturated market?
Dashed dreams
By Randiah Camille Green
Vol. 43, No. 26
Dirty Detroit cop sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for bribery in towing scandal
John F. Kennedy committed the crimes while he supposedly investigating police misconduct
He wanted to clean up a building in Detroit. Then the city ‘stole’ his large sign.
Patrick Giroux was even told he’d have to pay more than $1,100 to reimburse the city — for taking his property
Warren Mayor Fouts cannot run for reelection, Court of Appeals rules
Fouts, who has been mayor since 2007, is prohibited from running for a fifth term
Detroit teacher charged after unlicensed gun fell out of his bag at school
The handgun was ‘dangerously unsecured,’ Wayne County prosecutor says
Bill repealing antiquated Michigan law criminalizing cohabitation met with GOP pushback
Michigan is one of just two states in the country that still has a law on the book prohibiting unmarried men and women from living together
By Laina G. Stebbins, Michigan Advance
Lapointe: This just in! Airplane lands safely at Detroit Metro Airport
Delta crew does the right thing on the red-eye
By Joe Lapointe
Michigan school’s ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirt leads to lawsuit
The phrase is a coded insult that means ‘Fuck Joe Biden’
Flint STILL has a water crisis — 9 years later
Jordan Chariton reports from Flint on the 9th anniversary of the water crisis and cover up
By Jordan Chariton
These 41 officials in Michigan labeled ‘ongoing threats to democracy’ by watchdog group
The officials — most of them elected — sought to undermine confidence in elections
Marianne Williamson made a campaign stop in Detroit where she railed against the 1%. The media didn’t cover it.
The self-help author and former Detroit-area pastor is one of the only Democrats to challenge President Joe Biden in 2024 so far
By Michael Betzold
MAGA goggles
By Tom Tomorrow
Hell no, Dalai
By Clay Jones
Sheefy McFly is Detroit’s cultural mascot
‘Art is my MANTRA, my reason for existing, my forever love’ the artist says of his solo show
Review: In ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline,’ nihilism is optimism
Inspired by the 2021 nonfiction manifesto of the same name, the film plays out like a heist drama
By MaryAnn Johanson
Free Will Astrology (April 19-25)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
Barkside dog park and beer garden planned for Detroit’s West Village
The space will even include amenities for the pets, including ‘dog beer’ and ‘birthday pupcakes’
The Emory to retool with sliders-focused menu
Other changes are coming to the nearby W.A.B. and Loving Touch
Asian-fusion restaurant and cocktail lounge to open in downtown Detroit
Experience Zuzu and Upstairs Bar will open on Woodward this summer
Why this Detroit cafe sells ‘nude raw carrots’ for $1.80
Core City’s Cafe Prince is the latest development from Prince Concepts, a firm known for its playful, out-there ideas
Corktown restaurant Alpino has an opening date
The European Alps-inspired eatery is opening in the space formerly occupied by Lady of the House
Coalition takes aim at factory farms in Michigan
There are about 300 factory farms in Michigan, with the number skyrocketing in recent years
Upscale restaurant Aurora Italiana headed to West Bloomfield
The menu is inspired by the island of Capri
Steve’s Family Dining in Livonia has the family restaurant formula down to a science
Casual Chemistry 101
By Robert Stempkowski
Willie Nelson announces Pine Knob concert
The 2023 Outlaw Music Festival tour also includes Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, the String Cheese Incident, and Particle Kid
Supercoolwicked’s off-grid performance rocks the Charles H. Wright for Earth Day
The whole thing was powered by Detroit artist Ash Arder’s solar-powered staged called WhoopHouse
Lizzo sweeps Detroit Music Awards
The ‘Special’ singer won all four awards she was nominated for
Local Buzz: Detroit R&B artist Kesswa releases trippy 360-degree music video
Plus: Omar S does it again
By Joe Zimmer and Broccoli
Cannabis retreat in Michigan offers women a chance to relax in a safe space
Guests will be treated to a fully stocked bud bar with flower, prerolls, edibles, terpene shots, and vape pens
Cannabis company offers jobs to all 400+ Burger King workers laid off in Michigan
The workers would earn at least $16 an hour
‘Legalization without justice is half baked’ Ben & Jerry’s says in billboard message to Gov. Whitmer
The ice cream company took out a Lansing billboard following conversation with Michael Thompson
An angry letter from a weed dealer
Won’t somebody think about the weed man?
By Metro Times readers
THC-infused iced tea aptly called ‘Pleasantea’ hits Michigan shelves
It’s the second release from joint venture between Pleasantrees and Andrew Blake
