The 2023 Food Issue: Digging into the Detroit dining scene
The dish on food trucks, late-night eats, farmers markets, dining on a budget, and hidden gems and old favorites
By Metro Times editorial staff
Vol. 43, No. 42
Michigan’s police secrecy raises concerns about ‘wandering cops’
Keeping the identities of police officers secret makes it impossible for the public to monitor cops accused of alleged misconduct
By Steve Neavling
Macomb County Pride welcomes all to ‘Summer Sashay’ with third annual festival
You can have brunch with drag queen Jadein Black
By Layla McMurtrie
Where to view the Perseid meteor shower in Michigan
This is your chance to make a wish under a shooting star
Detroit Metro Times has a new owner
Chris Keating, formerly chief operating officer of Euclid Media Group, purchased four of its publications this week
Hundreds of Detroiters at risk of water shutoffs after 3-year moratorium ends
The city has drawn international criticism for shutting off water to nearly 150,000 homes
White millionaire abruptly pulls plug on predominantly Black talk radio station 910AM
Owner Kevin Adell was accused of running the Detroit-area station into the ground with a series of missteps, controversies, and heavy-handed tactics
Forget 910AM Superstation: Detroit-based Impact Network to launch satellite radio for Black audience
The nationwide satellite radio station will feature content by influential thinkers, ministers, and entertainers to inspire listeners
Elderly vet sues Madison Heights police for brutal attack after he offered children ice cream
The 74-year-old man’s injuries were so severe that he had to have surgery
Michigan named top state to live and work in the U.S.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pushed for progressive policies to attract young people, declaring ‘Bigotry is bad for business’
By Lee DeVito
Michigan doubles down on free community college
Michigan Reconnect offers free tuition to adults with no postsecondary education
By Mark Moran, Michigan News Connection
Michigan budget commits $49.5M to tackle racial disparities in health care
The funding follows the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black residents
Clean energy legislation in Michigan promises new jobs, saved lives, and billions in federal investments
The bills set new carbon emission standards and expand access to alternative energy sources
Lapointe: Like Donald Trump, Jim Harbaugh just might beat the rap
The Michigan football coach could enjoy a win-win
By Joe Lapointe
Michigan cited in new Georgia indictment against Trump over 2020 election interference
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey met with Trump in the Oval Office
By Anna Liz Nichols, Michigan Advance
Eastpointe, Warren primaries yield fresh faces for mayoral contest
The mayors in both cities didn’t advance to the general election, but for different reasons
Indictment talking points
By Tom Tomorrow
Does intelligence life exists in a Republican Congress?
By Clay Jones
Detroit Artists Market promotes local artists at upcoming second annual Summer Block Party
The exhibition runs through Sept. 2.
Jonathan Harris launches college scholarship for Detroit students
DPSCD paid him to use his art in its curriculum, but he decided to give the money to students
By Randiah Camille Green
Detroit artist Oshun Williams’s ‘Window Pain’ is a love letter to his estranged daughters
His vibrant paintings are full of flowers and happy memories that mask his pain
Chris Tucker is coming to Detroit for first major tour in over a decade
The ‘Rush Hour’ star announced a stand-up show at the Fox Theatre
Detroit Dance City Festival returns for its 11th year
Celebrate dance at this annual community building event from Sept. 8-10
Michigan Science Center takes us to Mars in new exhibit
While the boys go to Jupiter to get more stupider, we’re going to ‘Build a Human Habitat on Mars’
How Michigan helped bald eagle populations rise from the brink of extinction
We were the first state to ban a pesticide that affected eagle’s ability to reproduce
Free Will Astrology (Aug. 9-15)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
This Redford ice cream shop is serving Faygo Rock & Rye soft serve for a limited time
Yes, Dairy Whip. We are always ready to Rock & Rye.
New Latin coffee shop and cantina ‘Encarnacion’ planned for Detroit’s West Village
The owner says Detroiters should take advantage of investment opportunities in the city
Redford’s Dairy Whip releases Faygo Red Pop flavor following popular Rock & Rye
We’re all Faygo’d out, but go off
You can enjoy an 8-ft. pizza with your favorite sports game at Rochester Hills Social
This new sports bar experience just opened in the former Naked Burger
Chutney Festival brings Indian street food to the Royal Oak Farmers Market
Guests can also expect entertainment like henna artists and live music
Detroit’s Empacho and the joy of baked empanadas
This carryout spot does good business, with plans for a second location
By Tom Perkins
Missing the magical Sixto Rodriguez
There was always an air of mystery about him
By Herb Boyd
Free Sixto Rodriguez tribute event planned for Detroit’s Majestic Theatre
The ‘Sugar Man’ singer died Tuesday
Motown Museum receives $10,000 grant on ‘Good Morning America’
Retired public school teacher ‘Miss Katherine’ was spotlighted on the show
Detroit indie rocker Zilched celebrates ‘Earthly Delights’ at hometown record release show
Plus: GhettoTech Brunch
By Broccoli and Joe Zimmer
Cranbrook Art Museum’s Poolside Performances series features set by Na Bonsai
The Detroit-based singer and producer will perform songs from her recent ‘Alkhemy’ EP
Alex Goss & Detroit Soul Rhythm Band to perform at Southfield’s Summer Wine Down
The event is free to attend
R.I.P. Detroit singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez
The ‘Sugar Man’ star, whose winding path to fame was chronicled in a documentary, was 81
Rare first-edition Eminem debut LP up for auction
A portion of proceeds will benefit the Marshall Mathers Foundation
Annual community music festival SW Fest returns for third year
The Southwest Detroit event has continued to grow since it debuted in 2021
Madonna reschedules Detroit concert following illness
The ‘Queen of Pop’ is headed to Little Caesars Arena in 2024
Sheefy McFly is giving away a pair of Cartier glasses Willy Wonka-style
Because what says Detroit more than a Cartiers and weed?
NOVI TACO FEST Returns to 12 Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk on August 25-27
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