Vol. 44, No. 45
The recovering addict helping to save lives in Oakland County’s overdose crisis
Paul Shankin turned his life around to save himself from drug addiction — and help others do the same
By Kate Moores
Families and exonerees rally against former Detroit detective accused of misconduct, wrongful convictions
The protest was in response to a two-part Metro Times series
By Steve Neavling
Savage X Fenty by Rihanna opens first Michigan store in Detroit
An upcoming grand opening event will include giveaways, a live DJ, and more
By Layla McMurtrie
Black-owned Sports Rap Radio in Detroit pulls plug less than 3 months after launching
Co-owner Rob Parker says he isn’t giving up just yet: “I still believe in it”
Lapointe: Summer playground memories on Detroit’s east side
Hansen Field “kids” to salute Gene Kelty, who taught impressionable Baby Boomers what was fair and foul in life
By Joe Lapointe
Michigan regulators settle civil rights case over environmental racism in Detroit
“For decades, Michigan’s communities of color have been the dumping ground for hazardous waste,” an environmental attorney says
French bulldog rescued from abandoned Detroit home a year after he went missing
Leo disappeared from a yard in Dearborn in August 2023
Vanguard Community Development Corporation marks 30 years of transforming Detroit’s North End
The community development nonprofit will celebrate with a gala and afterglow this weekend
By Lee DeVito
Jack White blasts Trump’s campaign as ‘fascists,’ threatens lawsuit for using his song in a video
The Detroit rocker also called Trump ‘scum’ for his disgraceful actions at Arlington National Cemetery
Controversy over Trump event leads to Livingston County’s sheriff resignation from nonprofit board
Michael Murphy stepped down under pressure from a group that provides services for victims of child abuse and sexual and domestic violence
The Fact Checkers
By Tom Tomorrow
CyberFugly
By Clay Jones
The Funky Ferndale Art Fair returns this month with edgy art and unique activities
Over 140 artists will showcase boundary-pushing creations at the award-winning show
Going ‘Cuckoo’: Three dud movies
A makeshift triple feature of recent films made a critic feel “the twinge of cynicism building behind my exhausted eyes”
By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features
Michigan Renaissance Festival’s Viking Invasion event returns Labor Day weekend
Attendees of all ages are encouraged to wear Viking-themed attire and enjoy a variety of competitions, live entertainment, and activities
Free Will Astrology (Aug. 28-Sept. 3)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
Faygo to debut new flavor at Arts, Beats & Eats
The Detroit-based pop brand will release its new Jolly Green Apple just in time for autumn
Detroit’s Gathering Coffee Co. hosts one last gathering before closing permanently
Final weekend includes live jazz, Street Beat food, yoga, and artist pop-ups
Why Shawarma’s House in Westland is making superior chicken shawarma
In a region blessed with shawarma, Westland has a contender for one of the best
By Tom Perkins
