Frontier Ruckus makes sense of their present tense with latest album ‘On the Northline’
Michigan made
By Jeff Milo
Vol. 44, No. 17
Elderly Detroit man freed after he was sentenced to life in prison at the age of 18
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in 2022 that sentencing 18-year-olds to life in prison was cruel and unusual punishment
By Steve Neavling
Mary Sheffield teams up with Skilla Baby for gun buyback and expungement fair
‘Turn your gun in, expunge your record, and get a job — no questions asked,’ the City Council President said on social media
By Layla McMurtrie
Warm winters a wet blanket for small ski slopes in northern Michigan
As some businesses grapple with what to do, the state is trying to shore up the damage from the warm weather
By Izzy Ross, Interlochen Public Radio
Dwindling Great Lakes ice cover highlights troubling trend
Ice cover on the Great Lakes is currently at just 2.9% of the surface area, compared with the historical average of 38% for this time of year
By Farah Siddiqi, Michigan News Connection
Metro Times endorses ‘uncommitted’ in 2024 presidential primary
The Listen to Michigan campaign is urging voters to send a message to Biden over Gaza
By Metro Times editorial staff
Election committee gives green light to recall of Highland Park mayor over skyrocketing water bills
‘Her days as mayor are numbered,’ activist Robert Davis says of Mayor Glenda McDonald
Macomb Prosecutor Lucido accused of ethics violation for photo with election fraudster
The complaint alleges Lucido used his office to promote a political candidate
Lapointe: Watch out, Detroit. Sore loser Donald Trump is watching you.
The big demagogue makes a muscular new friend in Waterford Township
By Joe Lapointe
Dearborn mayor makes stirring case for ‘uncommitted’ vote in Democratic primary
Abdullah Hammoud says Biden is ignoring Arab Americans who helped him win Michigan
Valentine’s cards
By Tom Tomorrow
Parent of the Year
By Clay Jones
‘Blues For An Alabama Sky’ shows us the consequences of toxic friendships
The characters in this play, written by Detroit native Pearl Cleage, are as lovable as a bad addiction
By Randiah Camille Green
Ethan Coen teams up with wife Tricia Cooke for road trip comedy ‘Drive-Away Dolls’
This sapphic jam puts lesbians in the driver’s seat
By Cliff Froehlich
A&E’s ‘James Brown: Say It Loud’ doc explores a complicated genius
Detroit figures notably in the documentary, too
By Jim McFarlin
Free Will Astrology (Feb. 14-20)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
Kitab Cafe and Bookstore is opening its Midtown location this weekend
The community space is opening a second location in the former Avalon Bakery
Words salad
Digging for fried clams, unfair Google reviews, a visit to Antonio’s in Dearborn Heights, and more
By Robert Stempkowski
Col’s Place to move into former Inn Season cafe in Royal Oak
Fourth Street Restaurant is planned to open in the summer
By Lee DeVito
Khana is hosting its first-ever five-course pop-up dinner at Frame
Chef Maryam Khan is coming off a run on Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’
Marrow Detroit Provisions to open first location in the suburbs
The butcher also plans to open a flagship store and processing facility in Detroit’s historic Eastern Market district
The lamb shanks are transcendent at Saj Alreef in Sterling Heights
This Iraqi spot opened in October
By Tom Perkins
Afro Nation is heading back to Detroit for a second year
The international festival apparently couldn’t get enough of the Motor City
Zeds Dead, Mersiv to headline GRIDLIFE Midwest fest
Dubbed ‘The Music Festival At High Speed,’ the event mixes electronic dance music with motorsports
Sponge’s Vinnie Dombroski celebrates Edo Ramen House’s sixth anniversary with acoustic set
Drink and food specials will also be available for $6 (naturally)
Detroit R&B artists to perform at inaugural Fireside Lovefest
Performers include Natasia, 904 Matcha, Tommy Papi, Racquel Soledad, Jahz Watts, and B Free, among many others
Basketball event honors aspiring Detroit rapper whose career was cut short by gun violence
Khalil Amari Allen was only 18 when he was killed in a drive-by shooting
By Kahn Santori Davison
House of Dank Set to Open 10th Retail Location, Marking the Start to a New Chapter in the States Capital
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