Sober dance meetups emphasize consent and free movement ‘without judgment’ in Detroit and Ann Arbor
‘Conscious clubbing’ meetups like Ecstatic Dance and Dance Meditation Technique provide safe spaces without drugs
By Randiah Camille Green
Vol. 43, No. 38
Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson, a former Detroit city council leader and ardent advocate for reparations, dead at 72
May she rest in peace and power
By Herb Boyd
Detroit activist Malik Shabazz has breathing tube removed after massive heart attack
Shabazz earned a reputation as a courageous, unapologetic advocate for Detroiters
By Steve Neavling
Alleged blow job leads to Detroit police commissioner's resignation
Former Commissioner Bryan Ferguson says it was all ‘a big misunderstanding’
Hamtramck mayor describes group that flew LGBTQ+ Pride flag as a ‘militia’
On Tudor Dixon’s podcast, Ghalib says Nessel is part of a state-orchestrated intimidation campaign by the LGBTQ+ community
By Jon King, Michigan Advance
Detroit once again has some of the worst air quality in the world
An alert issued Monday advises it’s ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ to be active outside
Warren City Council finally adopts anti-discrimination ordinance
The 6-1 vote came after the city made headlines for allegedly denying a Bangladeshi cultural festival for being too ‘ethnic’
By Lee DeVito
Detroit drivers among the worst in the world, according to study
Perhaps it’s our deadly addiction to automobiles that is the real problem
University of Michigan cited for mistreating animals during research
The violations range from a botched euthanasia on a rabbit to administering expired drugs to a calf
Child marriage is now banned in Michigan
Proponents of the legislation call Michigan’s previous marriage laws a loophole for child rapists
By Anna Liz Nichols, Michigan Advance
Ann Arbor to pilot guaranteed income program to support low-income entrepreneurs
Research done throughout this first of its kind project in Michigan could have statewide impact
By Layla McMurtrie
Lapointe: How the ‘NYT’ expanded — then disbanded — its sports section
Once upon a ‘Times’ at the ‘Paper of Record’
By Joe Lapointe
Watch for harmful algal blooms in Michigan’s recreational waters
One environmental group is convinced it’s being caused by thermal discharge from nuclear plants
By Farah Siddiqi, Michigan News Connection
16 Michigan Republicans charged with felonies in 2020 fake elector scheme
New Mexico, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin all are looking into groups who reportedly sent fake documents to Washington
Nothing to see here
By Tom Tomorrow
Fourth with SCOTUS
By Clay Jones
Photo exhibit by incarcerated artists heads to Ann Arbor Art Fair
‘Humanize the Numbers’ aims to do exactly as the title suggests with photos by 36 men behind bars
Ypsi’s The Deep End Cafe & Gallery is for the people
Detroit poet promotes healthy living and local art at new coffee shop
Darius Baber’s Motown portraits light up Detroit’s East Riverfront
Colorful tributes to Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and other legends lead the way to the Aretha Franklin Amiptheatre
Royal Oak Pride returns for second year with ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ stars
Drag queens Brooke Lynn Hytes and Alyssa Edwards will headline
With a first-rate Tom Cruise battling an A.I. villain, the new ‘Mission: Impossible’ continues a legacy of excellence
The last action hero
By Andrew Wyatt
Traveling Nelson Mandela exhibit to make Michigan debut at Henry Ford Museum
‘Mandela: The Official Exhibition’ will run from October to January
Free Will Astrology (July 12-18)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
Griffin Claw Brewing Co. is the official craft beer of the Detroit Zoo
The brewery will release a line of animal-themed beverages to help support conservation efforts
Detroit Bourbon & Blues Festival announced for Eastern Market
The new event will feature free blues music and ticketed whiskey tasting sessions
Love it or hate it, Black Cherry Vernors is coming back this summer
The limited-edition flavor will be available in Michigan until October
Chowhound: Calling the restaurant industry people’s court into session
Order! Order! Who or what’s behind the current crisis in restaurant work?
By Robert Stempkowski
Saffron De Twah chef will compete on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
Omar Anani will represent the North in ‘Chopped: All American Showdown’ as the restaurant raises funds for a community kitchen
Juicing helped heal her son. Now, Kiara Smith is opening her first juice bar.
The wife of Detroit rapper Icewear Vezzo has opened the Fresh & Pressed Juice Bar
Bakery chain Insomnia’s cookies are available late-night served warm, but are they good?
Wake up
By Jane Slaughter
A2 Jazz Fest announces lineup with Goldings, Bernstein & Stewart, Allan Dennard Quintet, and more
The weekend-long event will be held across four Ann Arbor venues in October
Detroit’s new Riverfront Music Festival brings R&B to Hart Plaza
Ashanti and Monica will headline the event
By Kahn Santori Davison
10th annual Raise the Flag fest celebrates Detroit’s awesome music scene
You can wish the Motor City a happy 322nd anniversary at five events across five venues
Local Buzz: Detroit’s Dames Brown release ‘Glory’ from upcoming debut
Plus: Don’t miss the Concert of Colors this week
By Joe Zimmer and Broccoli
Detroit named 11th greatest music city in the world
Can’t forget the Motor City
Michigan’s cannabis legalization strikes a blow to underground market
A raw deal for dealers
