The problem with Duggan’s Land Value Tax plan for Detroit
While the mayor touts its benefits as a development tool, others see it as a land grab
By Russ Bellant
Vol. 44, No. 11
Ann Arbor delays Unarmed Response Program
Despite overwhelming support, city staff decided to cancel the RFP in a closed meeting
By Andrew Wright
400-pound student sues Wayne State over allegations of weight discrimination
David Lopez is seeking $1 million after the school refused to let him work virtually
By Steve Neavling
Tamara Greene’s daughter claims police killed her mother because of Kwame Kilpatrick affair
Ashly Jackson revived the unsolved mystery in a viral TikTok video
Lapointe: Setting the night on fire in Jefferson-Chalmers
With flaming Christmas trees, a neighborhood tradition in Detroit burns on
By Joe Lapointe
Governor Whitmer declares Jan. 9, 2024 ‘Wolverine Day’
Hail to the Victors!
By Layla McMurtrie
Detroit’s MLK Day rally will feature Rashida Tlaib and Shawn Fain as speakers
This year’s event will explore how current and past struggles for liberation intersect
28 clergy from Diocese of Gaylord accused of sexual misconduct, Nessel reveals
The disturbing allegations were detailed in a 130-page report
Michigan’s wealthy are being taxed less than the rest of us, according to study
We’re being screwed
By Randiah Camille Green
Gretchen Whitmer for president? How about Rashida Tlaib? Andy Levin?
Amid wavering support for Joe Biden, pundits keep looking to Michigan for other options
By Lee DeVito
MIGOP members vote to remove Karamo, her supporters rip the effort as ‘illegitimate’
Karamo, a 2020 election denier, has vowed not to step down
By Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance
The T.T.C.U.
By Tom Tomorrow
Stinky disqualified
By Clay Jones
Detroit artist accuses Urban Outfitters of copying design
It’s not the first time the retail chain has faced allegations of plagiarism
Progressive Art Studio Collective artists radiate exuberance and joy in first museum show at MOCAD
‘Intimacy: The Artistic Community of PASC’ presents work by artists with developmental disabilities and mental health differences
‘The Zone of Interest’ radically upends the idea of a Holocaust movie — to brilliant effect
Nazis, they’re just like us
By Kayla McCulloch
Historic African American film exhibit headed to the DIA this February
‘Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971’ will include nearly 200 historical film posters, costumes, props, and excerpts
Free Will Astrology (Jan. 3-9)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
Ben’s Friends relaunches Detroit chapter at Freya
The sobriety support group for restaurant workers will return Jan. 8
Detroit farmers and chefs drop gems on food access and ‘land alchemy’ in Netflix series
Keep Growing Detroit, Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, and more are featured in ‘You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment’
Planted Detroit is back with new salads after closing urban farm last year
The indoor vertical farm has new partnerships and will be back in Meijer soon
JJ’s Custard Company preparing to open in Little Caesars Arena
The Dearborn-based company’s new location comes after a successful residency at LCA from March to September last year
Jollibee’s first Michigan location finally has a new opening date
The Philippines-based fast-food chain will celebrate with three days of giveaways
Three things the dining scene can do to bring customers back
Restaurant resolutions
By Robert Stempkowski
Oakwood Bar & Grill in Dearborn’s OK for what it is
Some middle ground to stand on
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra makes Detroit debut
The concert will take place on Jan. 26 at Detroit’s Orchestra Hall
Detroit monthly event Technically, Yeah celebrates 50th show with first-ever vinyl release
Hosts Eddie Logix and Jo Rad Silver are marking the occasion with a vinyl EP
Rap mogul Dame Dash brings his rock group Black Guns to Detroit
You can catch the band at Greektown’s Club Dream on Friday
By Kahn Santori Davison
Detroit’s weed-infused Apotheculture Club celebrates Chevalier de Saint-Georges
The dinner and performance arts club is taking guests to the orchestra to enjoy the work of the first known Black classical music composer
