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Chick-fil-A project in Detroit stirs backlash after demolition begins next to school without notice

The city forced crews to stop tearing down the building until a Montessori school next door and others were properly notified

Big Sean and Detroit Symphony Orchestra to collaborate for hip-hop concert

Presented by the Detroit Pistons, the show will also include a tribute to the late J Dilla

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Pickleball at Beacon Park The fastest-growing sport has arrived in downtown Detroit. Through a partnership between Come Play Detroit and Downtown Detroit Partnership, Beacon Park is offering pickleball on two courts that are well-lit for after-dark play. Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome for team tournaments or open play sessions (bring your own equipment), with refreshments available from nearby Lumen Detroit. Leagues from 6-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, tournaments 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and open play 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily when courts are unused at Beacon Park; 1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; comeplaydetroit.com/beaconpark. No cover.
By Lee DeVito
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By Lee DeVito
The Motor City Pride Parade marches in downtown Detroit on Sunday, June 8.
By Metro Times editorial staff

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Melvindale cops are accused of racism and retaliation in a lawsuit filed by a Muslim corporal.
By Steve Neavling
Mayor Mike Duggan is running for governor as an independent.
By Steve Neavling
Protesters marched in opposition to President Donald Trump in Detroit earlier this year.
By Steve Neavling
Tecovas is coming to downtown Detroit.
By Steve Neavling
Nicole Curtis.
By Lee DeVito
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By Rob Brezsny
Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch remake made a splash Memorial Day Weekend.
By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features
Detroit’s Sister Pie will close temporarily while the popular business reconsiders its business model.
By Steve Neavling
Toastique is coming to 89 Monroe St. in downtown Detroit.
By Steve Neavling
The Lost Outpost brings an Indiana Jones-inspired experience to The Legendary Axe in Westland.
By Lee DeVito
Bev’s Bagels aims for what it describes as a “diner” vibe.
By Lee DeVito
Image: Big Sean and Detroit Symphony Orchestra to collaborate for hip-hop concert (2)
By Lee DeVito
Ackeem Salmon is a harpist, art director, educator, and interdisciplinary artist from Kingston, Jamaica. He’s now based in Detroit.
By Steve Neavling
Image: Netflix star Detroit Diamond to perform first-ever concert at El Club
By Kahn Santori Davison
One of three grow rooms for flowing plants at Green Dolphin Craft Cannabis, a small cultivator in Detroit.
By Steve Neavling
JARS Cannabis has had a presence at Movement Festival in recent years.
By Steve Neavling
Terple Gang and Northern Lights are dedicated to high-quality cannabis.
By Steve Neavling
Michigan regulators have been cracking down on cannabis businesses that commit violations.
By Steve Neavling
Saturday, May 24.
By Joe Maroon, Kahn Santori Davison and Mike Pfeiffer
Image: Photos: Detroit Diaspora Day Festival 2025
By Kahn Santori Davison
Image: Photos: The Weeknd at Ford Field
Image: Photos: Shakira at Little Caesars Arena
By Joe Maroon
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