How some Michigan Muslims united with extremist Republicans against LGBTQ+ rights
Unholy alliance
By Steve Neavling
Vol. 43, No. 49
Biden makes historic visit to metro Detroit picket line to rally with striking auto workers
It’s thought to be the first time a sitting president has visited an active strike
By Lily Guiney, Michigan Advance
Developers plan to transform an old Pizza Hut in Detroit into East Warren Public Market
The project will include a local produce and fresh food market, mini retail spaces, and co-working offices
By Layla McMurtrie
Lapointe: In Macomb County, Trump gets the blood boiling
But he pulls his punches on his prosecutors
By Joe Lapointe
Preservationists win fight to save partially collapsed historic building in Eastern Market
After ordering an emergency demolition, the city of Detroit is now allowing the Del Bene Building to be repaired
Embattled Eastpointe mayor pleads to reduced charge after lying about COVID-19 grant
Monique Owens, the city’s youngest and first Black mayor, now faces up to one year in jail
‘Rogue’ ex-Detroit cop resigns from another department after losing law enforcement license
Despite the serious allegations against him, Officer Kairy Roberts landed another police job in Eastpointe
Detroit-area strip club says UAW workers get in free for duration of strike
Solidarity forever
By Lee DeVito
99% of Detroit casino workers vote to authorize strike
According to the unions, Detroit’s casino industry is making record profits
Falling in love on Belle Isle all over again
Do you believe in magic? It’s just over the bridge.
By Michael Betzold
For Banned Books Week, Michigan advocates take a stand against censorship
Ann Arbor bookstore Booksweet is doing their part to make change and spread awareness about book bannings in the state
Detroit, Eastpointe violated state law aimed at preventing abusive cops from getting new jobs
The Detroit Police Department falsely reported that an officer accused of misconduct ‘resigned in good standing’
Activists to rally at state Capitol to urge Gov. Whitmer to grant clemency to more inmates
Attendees will receive a free serving of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream as part of the company’s cannabis justice campaign
As of noon, 25,000 UAW members will be striking against the Detroit Three automakers
‘Keep showing the company’s that you’re ready to stand up when you’re called,’ UAW President Shawn Fain said
By Anna Liz Nichols, Michigan Advance
Five hours of sleep, not enough money for food: GM Lansing Delta Twp. facility workers talk strike
UAW President Shawn Fain joins workers on the picket line
‘Bimbo’: Text messages reveal internal outrage over Michigan State Police’s ‘Barbie’ post
Metro Times obtained messages from top MSP leaders about a deleted social media meme that some officers found controversial
Activist files lawsuit to force Trump off the ballot in Wayne County
Robert Davis argues that Trump is ineligible to run because he engaged in an insurrection on Jan. 6.
UAW president says Trump visit to non-union Michigan company is a ‘pathetic irony’
‘I don’t think the man has any bit of care about what our workers stand for, what the working class stands for,’ UAW President Fain said of Trump
By Jon King, Michigan Advance
Trump-endorsing James Craig announces bid for open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan
After his abysmal run for governor last year, the former Detroit Police chief is giving politics another go
Michigan’s presidential primary may not occur early after all, SOS admits in lawsuit
The primary election is scheduled for Feb. 27, but that may not happen now
The Newsmaker
By Tom Tomorrow
Harrumph strikers
By Clay Jones
Hubert Massey unveils new mural at Detroit’s Huntington Tower
It features imagery like the Renaissance Center and the Detroit River, but you’ll have to enter the building to see it
By Randiah Camille Green
Megan Heeres uses invasive plants and repurposed ‘junk’ to tend time in Matéria show
It’s one of the first shows at the former Simone DeSousa Gallery’s new Core City location
At University of Michigan color garden, plants are used to make natural dyes and paper
Goldenrods make vibrant yellows and Japanese indigo plants make deep shades of blue
Chloe Domont’s ‘Fair Play’ depicts a hedge fund girlboss and her disaffected fiance with uneven results
As the tables turn
By Kayla McCulloch
‘First Lady of BMF’ Tonesa Welch biopic to debut on BET+ in October
The Black Mafia Family’s popular Starz show highlights the Flenory brothers, and now it’s Welch’s turn to have her story told
Festival of Darkness returns to Detroit with 12 horror shorts
The films will be screened at The Narthex, a reanimated historic 1900s church
Emagine Theatres to screen Beyoncé ‘Renaissance’ tour film
It’s time to pull out the fringe cowboy hats again
Michigan Tech Week heads to Ann Arbor’s Big House
Entrepreneurs can win some of more than $260,000 in total funding
‘Forest of Dreams’ at Frederik Meijer Gardens is all about trees
The new exhibit features sculptural work by 15 artists and runs from October to February
‘House of Orfeus,’ a modern take on the Greek classic, heads to Detroit’s Spot Lite
Baritone singer Nmon Ford is in town rehearsing for Detroit Opera’s production of ‘Madame Butterfly’
Free Will Astrology (Sept. 27-Oct. 3)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
Motor City Brewing Works closes Avenue of Fashion location due to ‘staffing challenges’
The company teased a ‘historic next chapter’ for the building, which is more than 100 years old
On death, near-death, and immortality
Do not drink and drive to go to Jack in the Box — or ever
By Robert Stempkowski
Belleville’s Bayou Grill serves up a ‘Deep South Cajun/Creole’ gumbo
You can order deep-fried alligator bites here (even if they just taste like chicken)
By Jane Slaughter
Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees bring ‘Miseducation’ 25th anniversary tour to Detroit
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday
Skilla Baby concert finds new venue after questionable cancellation at Masonic Temple
The rapper alleges DPD presented false concerns over ‘gang banging’ and gun violence to get the show shut down
First historical marker in Michigan honoring Mexican community placed in Southwest Detroit
The marker honors Tejano music and the legacy of Texas-Mexican migration to Michigan
Skilla Baby’s Detroit birthday bash gets shut down early after venue issues
The show was originally scheduled for the Masonic Temple Theatre and was moved to the Riverside Marina before fire marshals ended it
Benefit concert planned for Jake Kmiecik of Detroit indie rock band Bonny Doon
The Hamtramck musician had a recent surgery and faces a long road to recovery
By Joe Zimmer and Broccoli
Michigan students get ahead of emerging science in cannabis
Wayne State University has introduced an undergraduate certificate in cannabis chemistry program this fall
By Farah Siddiqi, Michigan News Connection
