In northwest Detroit, a people-powered food pantry restores dignity for stunned neighbors, one box of oatmeal at a time
The first responders to hunger
By Eleanore Catolico
Vol. 43, No. 34
Detroit Metro Times archives to be digitized by WSU’s Walter P. Reuther Library
Founder Ron Williams donated his collection for the project
By Lee DeVito
Hamtramck City Council bans Pride flag from city property
The all-Muslim council faces backlash from LGBTQ+ supporters for invoking religion to justify a hateful action
By Steve Neavling
Ferndale library targeted by anti-LGBTQ+ ‘Hide the Pride’ campaign
CatholicVote called the titles ‘nasty X-rated books that are targeting our children’
By Randiah Camille Green
Metro Detroit cities rally behind LGBTQ+ residents after Hamtramck’s Pride flag ban
‘You are loved, you are welcome, and you are valued,’ state Sen. Stephanie Chang said
Warren councilman goes on homophobic rant, votes against anti-discrimination ordinance
Eddie Kabacinski was arrested three times in the past three years
Protesters stage Hamtramck rally after city banned Pride flags
Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib baselessly claims opponents are outside agitators
WOOD-TV asks reporters to tone down Pride Month coverage because of conservative viewers
What are the ‘both sides’ of this issue, exactly?
Fake grades scandal at University of Michigan leads to accreditation board investigation
The school’s administration pressured academic departments to issue grades for classes taught by striking instructors
Michigan bans hair-based discrimination
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the CROWN Act into law
By Anna Liz Nichols, Michigan Advance
After White House meeting, Brinks says Michigan Legislature will take on abortion TRAP laws
Though Michigan voters approved Proposal 3, other targeted restrictions on abortion providers are being reviewed by lawmakers
Lapointe: On the political freeway, Trump accelerates his police-chase phase
Meanwhile, ‘That woman from Michigan’ vows to ‘Fight Like Hell’
By Joe Lapointe
Federal judge orders Enbridge to shut down Line 5 in three years, pay tribe $5 million
The Bad River Band sued Enbridge in July 2019 over the company’s continued operation through the reservation beyond the easement’s expiration six years earlier
By Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
The chatbot
By Tom Tomorrow
But his toilet
By Clay Jones
Bakpak Durden’s ‘Intermedium’ is a cerebral experiment in time travel
The self-taught artist addresses thoughts of suicide and the spaces that made them feel safe
Red Bull Unlocked Detroit puts a spotlight on Detroit’s diverse bars, clubs and entertainers for one-night-only celebration at the Russell Industrial Center
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Inagural Stevie Wonder tribute festival kickoffs at CCS this summer
The annual ‘Health, Love & Music Festival: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder’ will raise money for a non-profit serving underprivileged girls
Free Will Astrology (June 14-20)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
Achatz made a Faygo-flavored Rock and Rye Pie
The treats will be available for a limited time only
Chowhound: Are breastaurants exploitative?
Men not only think with our dicks. We eat with them.
By Robert Stempkowski
Detroit Zoo animals got Buddy’s Pizza for lunch
In honor of National Detroit-Style Pizza Day, Buddy’s treated the animals to some ’za
By Jenna Jones
New fast-food ‘Bob’s Big Boy’ spin-off coming to metro Detroit
The Farmington store will have a limited menu and drive-thru window
Oak Park’s old-school Star Bakery is closing up shop
Some of its goods like challah and rye bread will still be offered at West Bloomfield’s Diamond Bakery
Pink FlaminGo To Go is finally a go in Detroit’s Palmer Park
The carryout spot serves farm-to-table ‘food as medicine’ out of a former Bread Basket Deli
By Tom Perkins
Here’s the music schedule for Hazel Park’s Sandbar Summerfest
The new Metro Times event is this weeknd
Local Buzz: Zilched drops new single with aptly gothic music video
Plus: A rock show at Detroit Public Library
By Joe Zimmer and Broccoli
Alice Cooper will drop new album ‘Road’ in August
The Master of Madness strikes again with the first single ‘I’m Alice’
Parking issues at Pine Knob caused fans to miss the Cure’s sold-out concert
‘Boys Don’t Cry’ — unless they’re stuck in traffic on the way to see their favorite band
LIV Cannabis Co.’s Detroit dispensary celebrates grand opening
The party includes deals, food trucks, and live entertainment
Herbology launches Ypsilanti cannabis dispensary
The festivities will feature DJs, food trucks, giveaways, and games
Judge stops Highland Park from issuing adult-use cannabis licenses following lawsuit
The city is accused of creating an illegal ordinance that benefits political supporters
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