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Husband-and-wife duo Juan and Tabitha Ramos are growing their Mexican-fusion restaurant on Detroit’s west side.
08/08/2025

Husband-and-wife duo Juan and Tabitha Ramos are growing their Mexican-fusion restaurant on Detroit’s west side.

After honing their skills cooking for friends and family, this couple launched a catering company in 2020

On Thursday night, Chris Brown brought his “Breezy Bowl XX” tour to an energetic crowd at downtown Detroit’s Ford Field.
08/08/2025

On Thursday night, Chris Brown brought his “Breezy Bowl XX” tour to an energetic crowd at downtown Detroit’s Ford Field.

On Thursday night, Chris Brown brought his “Breezy Bowl XX” tour to an energetic crowd at downtown Detroit’s Ford Field, the tour’s 15th stop.

Police allege the granddaughter of ex-Judge Michael Hathaway falsely claimed her ex-partner molested their daughter.
08/08/2025

Police allege the granddaughter of ex-Judge Michael Hathaway falsely claimed her ex-partner molested their daughter.

Police allege the granddaughter of ex-Judge Michael Hathaway falsely claimed her ex-partner molested their daughter

A new cannabis dispensary and neighboring consumption lounge are opening this weekend in Utica, offering customers a pla...
08/07/2025

A new cannabis dispensary and neighboring consumption lounge are opening this weekend in Utica, offering customers a place to buy w**d and legally smoke it next door.

Bowdega and Burn1 are celebrating their grand openings Saturday

On Sunday, Detroit rapper Payroll Giovanni and Kendra Parker celebrated with a lavish wedding at the Godfrey Hotel.
08/06/2025

On Sunday, Detroit rapper Payroll Giovanni and Kendra Parker celebrated with a lavish wedding at the Godfrey Hotel.

On Sunday, Aug. 3, Payroll Giovanni (of hip-hop group Doughboyz Cashout) wed Kendra Parker in a lavish wedding held at the Godfrey Hotel in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, with a ceremony on the hotel’s rooftop and the reception inside the grand ballroom. Several notable celebrities in attendan...

A Wayne County judge on Wednesday ordered the Detroit City Clerk’s Office to follow election transparency laws after a l...
08/06/2025

A Wayne County judge on Wednesday ordered the Detroit City Clerk’s Office to follow election transparency laws after a lawsuit alleged officials began processing and tabulating absentee ballots early without public notice.

The case may open the door for losing mayoral and council candidates to seek a recount

How many of these spots have you tried?
08/06/2025

How many of these spots have you tried?

It’s always been tough out there for bars and restaurants, but especially so these days with an unpredictable economy and diners tightening their belts. Nevertheless, many restaurateurs are following their dreams, and the Detroit dining scene is all the better for their efforts. Here are some of t...

Dodge is celebrating 10 years of Roadkill Nights with legal street racing, burnouts, and lots of Detroit steel on Woodwa...
08/06/2025

Dodge is celebrating 10 years of Roadkill Nights with legal street racing, burnouts, and lots of Detroit steel on Woodward Avenue.

Select events happening in the Detroit area. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See our online calendar for more ideas for things to do, or add your event: metrotimes.com/AddEvent.

Beginning next week Michiganders will be able to order beers from Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery.
08/06/2025

Beginning next week Michiganders will be able to order beers from Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery.

The Pennsylvania-based brewer has built a devoted following since it was founded in 1829

If elected in November’s general election, Sheffield would become the first woman to serve as mayor of Detroit.
08/06/2025

If elected in November’s general election, Sheffield would become the first woman to serve as mayor of Detroit.

Voters also cast ballots for five seats on the city council

Republicans believe Duggan is still secretly a Democrat, while Democrats claim he’s selling out to Trump and his support...
08/05/2025

Republicans believe Duggan is still secretly a Democrat, while Democrats claim he’s selling out to Trump and his supporters.

After four decades of championing Democrats, Detroit’s mayor is now echoing conservative rhetoric

“For many working families and seniors, getting access to healthy, affordable food is not taken for granted,” a guest co...
08/05/2025

“For many working families and seniors, getting access to healthy, affordable food is not taken for granted,” a guest columnist writes of President Trump’s cuts to the SNAP food assistance program.

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Detroit's award-winning alternative weekly. Est. 1980.