What is property speculation — and who’s doing it in Detroit?
Speculators, working at large scales, have reshaped Detroit’s neighborhoods through neglect
By Aaron Mondry, Outlier Media
Dennis Kefallinos: Detroit’s most notorious speculator
Only a handful of his nearly 300 properties are occupied despite decades of ownership
Detroit speculators hide their identities to avoid scrutiny — and it’s perfectly legal
Property owners can use a web of limited liability companies, attorneys and registering services to avoid putting their names on paper
Vol. 45, No. 3
Young Detroiter transforms westside building into a community bookstore
Just blocks from his childhood home, Jerjuan Howard is turning a long-vacant space on Puritan Avenue into a neighborhood hub with a mission of literacy, history, and empowerment
By Layla McMurtrie
Neo-Nazis gather outside Anne Frank play in Howell, waving Swastika flags
The town of about 10,000 residents has been called the “KKK Capital of Michigan”
By Steve Neavling
Bipartisan bills aim to end Michigan’s wealth-based bail
The state’s reliance on cash bail has led to thousands of low-level, nonviolent defendants languishing in jail simply because they cannot afford bail
Sexism and disillusionment drove Trump’s win in Michigan
No demographic had more sway over the election than men
Duggan’s upcoming political announcement could reshape Detroit’s future
Will Detroit’s mayor run for a fourth term — or for governor?
Most Michigan Muslims voted for Jill Stein, followed by Trump, exit poll suggests
Kamala Harris paid the price for her silence on Gaza
Lapointe: The Trump Train pulls into Crazytown
Short-sighted Michigan voters share the blame
By Joe Lapointe
The White Stripes dismiss copyright lawsuit against Trump over ‘Seven Nation Army’
“America will get whatever this wannabe dictator wants to enact from here on in,” Jack White said in a scathing statement
D.I.Y. FUNNIES
By Tom Tomorrow
Trump Trash
By Clay Jones
Made-in-Detroit ‘Mad’ documentary is no joke
In development since 2008, a film about the beloved satirical magazine makes its local premiere
By Rob St. Mary
Four new movies to watch in November — in a theater!
Would you ever go to the movies to watch four in one session? This reviewer did, creating a “mini-film festival.”
By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features
Detroit’s Campus Martius ice rink opens 21st season with new lounge
New to the rink this year is CHALET 313, a two-story, glass-enclosed lounge designed by Gardner White
Glenlore Trails opens winter-themed ‘Aurora’ edition this week
The illuminated mile-long trail has a host of new features, including magic wands that unlock interactive surprises
By Lee DeVito
Free Will Astrology (Nov. 6-12)
What do the stars have in store for you this week?
By Rob Brezsny
Tickets are now on sale for the 5th annual Whiskey in the Winter
VIP tickets include early entry, a swag bag, and exclusive tastings
House of Dank Continues Annual Turkey Drive Tradition & Brings Back Canned Food Drive for 2nd Year
By Metro Times Promotions
Metro Times is searching for Michigan’s best cannabis with new column
Our aim is to help you find the right strains, cultivators, and types of cannabis, while learning about the people behind the businesses
Michigan cannabis firm pushes back against ‘defamatory’ allegations from state regulators
Trucenta pledged to cooperate with state investigators after it was accused of trying to deceive inspectors
