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"My wife and I (le***an moms together) have been invited to her cousin's wedding. She's marrying the son of a former Republican statewide official who, in the early 2000s, turned the power of his state against g**s, especially gay parents." https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/savage-love-whats-a-good-wedding-gift-for-homophobes/Content?oid=26991609
Here are 25 things Detroit once had that it no longer does — and that we think the city would be better off for claiming in the present day.
Progress is the name of the game and not everything sticks around forever, whether it's a person, a restaurant, or an attraction. That doesn't mean we haven't lost something that should have stuck around once it disappears. Here are 25 things Detroit once had that it no longer does — and that we t...
We asked UNITE HERE!'s Nia Winston for tips on how to organize one’s workplace.
More than 20 years ago, Nia Winston says she had hit what she calls “rock bottom” while working in a Detroit casino. She was a...
Is the labor movement having a moment? It certainly seems so. Congressman Andy Levin says a new era has only just begun.
Is the labor movement having a moment? It certainly seems so. Hell, during her recent bombshell interview with Oprah, Meghan Markle gave an unexpected shout-out...
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Tennessee Apple, and Tennessee Fire present The Flavors of Two Cities: A Toast to Music, Fashion and Art celebrating the contributions of multicultural creatives from Detroit and St. Louis. #sponsored
www.jackdaniels.com/cityflavors Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Tennessee Apple, and Tennessee Fire present The Flavors of Two Cities: A Toast to Music, Fashion and Art celebrating the...
What do Peter Falk as Lieutenant Columbo, 'Ancient Aliens', Freemason symbolism, and actor/rapper Ice T have in common?
Honestly? Nothing, unless you are Detroit artist Thelonious Bone.
What do Peter Falk as Lieutenant Columbo, Ancient Aliens, Freemason symbolism, and actor/rapper Ice T have in common? Honestly? Nothing, unless you are Detroit artist...
After making his first Jellybean in 2009, the Jellybean is now Iggy Sumnik’s “associated act.”
Great artists are often associated with a piece, performance, or character they can’t escape, whether they’re glad to be known for it or not. Take...
The recent ban on the open carry of fi****ms inside the Michigan Capitol building has a glaring loophole that at least one gun owner has already exploited.
The recent ban on the open carry of fi****ms inside the Michigan Capitol building has a glaring loophole that at least one gun owner has...
"If we don't pay attention to wetland loss now, or if we don't think about preserving our tree canopy, it's going to be too late."
Water quality and conservation practices around Michigan reach both its Lower and Upper Peninsulas, and two local waterkeepers say vigilant monitoring of these watersheds is...
Michigan's former director of Health and Humans Services told the Legislature Thursday that Governor Gretchen Whitmer asked for his resignation after they disagreed over reopening restaurants.
Michigan's former director of Health and Humans Services told the Legislature Thursday that Governor Gretchen Whitmer asked for his resignation after they disagreed over reopening...
We get it. You probably have a favorite Mexican restaurant that you swear by. Well, so do these fine and very opinionated folks who sounded off on some of their favorite places to get their Mexican food fix.
Mexican food is, how do we say this without being offensive ... the fu***ng best. No, really. Tacos? Burritos? Margaritas?! Like, come on. Dip us in refried beans, slather us in salsa and guac and let us die in our happy place which might as well be this flavorful list of the best Mexican restaurant...
Since becoming mayor in 2014, Duggan has hired a lot of reporters.
Vickie Thomas, an award-winning reporter who retired this month from WWJ-AM (950), is the latest journalist to land a job in Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration....
Whitmer announced an end goal to lift pandemic restrictions as part of her "MI Vacc to Normal Challenge."
While Michigan still has the worst COVID-19 outbreak in the nation, Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the end of the pandemic is in sight. On Thursday,...
"We have to recognize that climate change is really the existential crisis. It's the challenge of our generation," says Nick Dodge, communications director for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The American Jobs Plan was among the policies President Joe Biden promoted during his address before Congress last night. Clean-energy groups are applauding Biden's commitment to...
"Not everything is supposed to become something beautiful and long-lasting," writes author Emery Allen. "Not everyone is going to stay forever." Her message is a good one for you to keep in mind right now.
ARIES: March 21 – April 19: Poet Allen Ginsberg despairingly noted that many people want MORE MORE MORE LIFE, but they go awry because they...
Calling all home entertainers and amphibious plane lovers, we've got two words for you: Lake life.
Built in 1988, this 8,305 square-foot home boasts 3 bedrooms, 4.5+ bathrooms, and a whole list of luxury amenities, including a gourmet kitchen (complete with a Viking gas stove), vaulted ceilings, a massive statement granite fireplaces, a sauna, hot tub, ample windows with lakefront views, 3.5 car....
Bobby Dorigo Jones, director of public policy at the nonprofit Michigan's Children, said at least one in 10 students in Michigan still faces food insecurity each week.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is throwing a lifeline to students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, by extending the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer...
Lansing's mayor and police chief are part of a national effort to push the gun industry to produce safer guns.
Lansing's mayor and police chief are part of a national effort to push the gun industry to produce safer guns. The Gun Safety Consortium has announced...
Maddock shared a tweet on Tuesday that falsely claims masks are ineffective and that people should sue their employers for requiring face coverings.
Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock, who peddled conspiracy theories about election fraud, is now spreading misinformation about COVID-19. Maddock shared a tweet on Tuesday...
The Greenhouse of Walled Lake cannabis dispensary says it's given away more than 25,000 free pre-rolled joints to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Greenhouse of Walled Lake cannabis dispensary says it's given away more than 25,000 free pre-rolled joints to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19....
"Seriously, this was people in a canoe who found this. None of us are archaeologists." Video footage and photographs taken near the Line 5 pipeline revealed a circle of stones thought to be part of a cultural site from as far back as 10,000 years ago.
The battles over Enbridge Energy's Line 5 pipeline and proposed tunnel project continue to escalate. For more than a year, archaeological discoveries in the Straits...
We're hiring! Come work for Detroit's alternative weekly.
The Detroit Metro Times has an immediate opening for a new digital editor — someone to run our social media accounts, contribute to our blogs,...
A group of women in Macomb County is calling for Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido to resign, saying he has demonstrated a pattern of sexual harassment and surrounds himself with abusers.
A group of women in Macomb County is calling for Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido to resign, saying he has demonstrated a pattern of sexual...
Some Michiganders are part of a multi-state effort this week to clean up and protect the Great Lakes.
Some Michiganders are part of a multi-state effort this week to clean up and protect the Great Lakes. The volunteer campaign involves seven Great Lakes...
While many beloved traditions and events have wilted in the wake of the coronavirus, Flower Day at Eastern Market is shaking up its format once again to accommodate the event's large crowds.
There are a few things in life that are keeping us going and growing: vaccines, sunshine, and Eastern Market's newly revamped Flower Day, which will...
The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and Novi's Oak Pointe Church canceled an event featuring Dave Grossman, an instructor who teaches cops to kill without guilt or hesitation.
A police training seminar featuring a controversial instructor who teaches officers to kill civilians has been canceled following outcry from local activists who worry the...
From the archives: Helen Zia on the death of Vincent Chin, and anti-Asian racism.
The killing of Vincent Chin last June might have been just another senseless killing, the kind of thing that happens when angry words are exchanged...
Michigan will lose one congressional seat before the 2022 midterms, dropping its delegation to 13 members, the Census Bureau announced on Monday.
Michigan will lose one congressional seat before the 2022 midterms, dropping its delegation to 13 members, the Census Bureau announced on Monday. It’s the fifth...
The Allied Media Project's speaker series is different this year due to the pandemic.
Every two weeks from the end of April to mid-June, Allied Media Projects’ Speakers Series is hosting a collection of four virtual events called "Bloom."...
A controversial police instructor who teaches officers to kill people without guilt or hesitation is scheduled to hold a two-day seminar at a church in Novi next month.
A controversial police instructor who teaches officers to kill people without guilt or hesitation is scheduled to hold a two-day seminar at a church in...
Meijer says it will have a minimum of 100 doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines per week, available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If you haven't gotten your COVID-19 vaccination yet — what are you waiting for? The virus is out of control in Michigan and the sooner...
“We are asking the business leaders in our states, and throughout the country, to add their voices to the growing chorus of corporations standing on the right side of history,” the letter states.
Michigan’s top statewide elected officials are calling on more businesses to speak out against Republican-sponsored bills that would curb voting access in Michigan and other...
Strike a pose.
Detroiters know that our city is one of the most beautiful and interesting places to snap a pic. Detroit has it all: a riverfront, gorgeous murals, breathtaking architecture, and more. If you want a gorgeous backdrop for a special event, or simply for a fun, Instagrammable outing with your friends o...
"Is the 'top shortage' I've read about a few times a real thing?"
I'm a cis bi guy in my 40s who doesn't have a lot of experience with other men. I'm happily married to a wonderful woman...
At a bare minimum, we must rethink our relationship with the people to whom we give license to exercise state-sponsored violence.
It was tempting to think that Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd signaled, well, something. A long-overdue reckoning with the systemic racism...
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Pinzucon-3: Pin, Patch and Sticker Expo returns Sunday Sept 29 at the Magic Stick https://www.pinzucon.com/
The Gold Dollar, the Detroit bar where the White Stripes played its first show, is burning down. Abandoned since 2001, the building was reportedly purchased by an entity connected to the Ilitches in 2017.
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Security guards working for a SecurAmerica, a firm hired by Dan Gilbert's Bedrock to guard his downtown Detroit buildings, are protesting for $15 per hour wages and a path to unionization.
Discover programs in Broadcast Media Arts, Digital Media Arts and Graphic Design...join Specs Howard for their Open House THIS Wednesday 6/12 from 4-7pm. Register today: https://hubs.ly/H0jcNcN0
“I have a plan for that.” 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren gives her first town hall in #Detroit.
The Specs Howard School has a new location! Now is the perfect time to schedule a tour. https://bit.ly/2GGXwBV
Celebrating the first Hash Bash in Ann Arbor since Michiganders voted to legalize recreational ma*****na.
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Time-lapse du Nain Rouge. 👹
At the 10th annual Marche du Nain Rouge, where revelers chase away the folkloric “Red Dwarf” out of the Detroit.
Come try the delicious food from our four unique restaurants, @Allenby Detroit, Isla, Lucky's Noble BBQ, & Pursue as well as specialty cocktails, draft cocktails, and more from our Elite Bar Program to see why Detroit Free Press has honored us as one of the top 10 new restaurants in Detroit. We're open Monday-Sunday! We have over 200 seats so you and your party never have to wait! Not to mention a unique, fun happy hour Monday-Friday, 5-7 PM, and brunch on Saturday's and Sunday's from 10 AM - 3 PM. See you soon!
UPDATE: Folks.... after five hours in subzero temperatures none of the cans exploded. They did turn into slush, though. ORIGINAL POST: Who wants a cold one? It’s -5 degrees in Detroit. Which beer do you think will explode first — Stroh’s, Blue Moon, Bell’s Hopslam, or the humble Budweiser?
Don't miss out on Metro Times Hall of Whiskey happening Friday, Nov. 30 at the Fisher Building!
Fast food workers are rallying for union rights in Midtown.
Detroit fast food workers are striking for the right to unionize https://www.metrotimes.com/table-and-bar/archives/2018/10/01/detroit-fast-food-workers-to-strike-for-15-per-hour-wages-union-rights
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