Detroit police scrutinized for heavy-handed tactics at Cinco de Mayo festival

Detroit police swarmed businesses participating in Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo festival on Sunday, dispersed crowds, and detained at least seven people, prompting…

By Steve Neavling

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Detroit celebrates ‘May the Fourth’ at Tangent Gallery’s Space Dive [PHOTOS]

“May the Fourth” is the day to celebrate all things Star Wars, and Detroit’s annual Space Dive party brought all that and…

By Mike Pfeiffer

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Police use pepper spray on anti-war protesters at University of Michigan [PHOTOS]

On Friday, police responded to anti-war protests outside the University of Michigan Museum of Art with pepper spray and physical force.

By Lee DeVito

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Madison Beer brings her Spinnin Tour to Detroit

Singer Madison Beer’s Spinnin Tour stopped by the Fillmore Detroit on Friday.

By Joe Maroon

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The Bishop Mansion in Detroit is going up for auction [PHOTOS]

This piece of Detroit history hit the market in May 2023 for nearly $9 million. About a year later, since the home…

By Jenna Jones

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Essential Detroit-area bars with food as good as their drinks

Sometimes going to the bar is so fun that you don't want to have to make another stop at a restaurant just…

By Metro Times editorial staff

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Photos from Detroit Farm and Cider

Detroit Farm and Cider owner Leandra King is one of the advocates pushing for an ordinance to allow raising farm animals in…

By se7enfifteen

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Historic, castle-esque mansion in Detroit’s Palmer Park gets price cut

This Detroit mansion’s history and design elements make it truly one-of-a-kind. Located at 17325 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Detroit Golf Club’s course in…

By Layla McMurtrie

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New waterfront cultural arts destination Stanton Yards coming to Detroit’s Little Village

Multiple boat storage and service facilities lining the Detroit River are transforming into Stanton Yards, a forthcoming waterfront arts destination spearheaded by…

By Layla McMurtrie

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20 things to do in Detroit this weekend (May 3-5)

The weekend is full of openings for new art shows and Cinco de Mayo celebrations, plus a couple of derby events, and…

By Layla McMurtrie

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Everything we saw at the return of the Whoopee Club

A warm spring night got even hotter at the Whoopee Club. After a four-year hiatus, the celebration of immersive art, live jazz,…

By Josh Justice

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New metro Detroit restaurants that have opened so far in 2024

The dining scene in metro Detroit is off to an impressive start to 2024, with many great new eateries that have opened…

By Layla McMurtrie

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Detroit’s NFL Draft smashes attendance record [PHOTOS]

The highly anticipated NFL Draft in Detroit kicked off Thursday, drawing what officials said was a record-setting number of attendees on day…

By Lee DeVito

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Jemele Hill, Babyface Ray, and more share knowledge with Cass Tech students at Klutch Athletics NFL Draft event

On Wednesday, sports agent Rich Paul and his Klutch Athletics hosted one of many auxiliary events for the NFL Draft in Detroit…

By Kahn Santori Davison

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The delights of Dearborn’s Turkish Village

I of course googled “Turkish cuisine vs. Middle Eastern cuisine” and found commenters willing to call me and other inquirers “ignorant,” “arrogant,”…

By Jane Slaughter

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Holocaust, Nakba survivors call on Farmington Hills to adopt Gaza ceasefire resolution

Rene Lichtman is a Jew who survived the Holocaust. Ismael Noor survived the Nakba, Arabic for “catastrophe” — what Palestinians call their…

By Lee DeVito

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Charming, secluded Detroit home back on market after $150k renovation

A historic Detroit home that has turned heads in recent years due to being situated on a wooded oasis in the city…

By Lee DeVito

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15 things to do in Detroit this weekend (April 25-28)

It’s a big week for Detroit, as the NFL Draft will be in our city for the first time, set to draw…

By Layla McMurtrie

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The pARTy brought together live music, art, and fashion for three nights of local creativity

The pARTy was a three-night art and music festival held at Detroit’s Tangent Gallery to support Michigan artists through the nonprofit Art…

By Mike Pfeiffer

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This Michigan mansion comes with full basketball and pickleball courts

If you’re a fitness fanatic with a love for architectural wonders, this beautiful mansion in Franklin, Michigan may be for you. The…

By Layla McMurtrie

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Where to find authentic African and Caribbean food in the Detroit area

In recent years, the amount of African and Caribbean eateries in the Detroit area has continued to increase, with spots such as…

By Layla McMurtrie

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20 things to do in Detroit this weekend (April 18-21)

Not only is this Saturday marijuana’s holiday, but it’s also Record Store Day, plus the upcoming Monday is Earth Day, which all…

By Layla McMurtrie

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Pop culture fans packed Livonia’s Burton Manor for Astronomicon 7

Hundreds of horror, wrestling, and pop culture fans attended Astronomicon at Burton Manor in Livonia this past weekend, hosted by Detroit rap…

By Josh Justice

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The best food in metro Detroit according to Chef Hamissi Mamba of Baobab Fare

To continue highlighting the best of Detroit’s cuisine after last month’s list from Chef James Rigato, we thought Chef Hamissi Mamba would…

By Layla McMurtrie

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The best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in the Detroit area

All foodies know that the most unassuming, no-frills spots often have the best dishes. In Detroit, there are plenty of restaurants where…

By Layla McMurtrie

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A first look at ‘Little Village’ arts hub in Detroit’s East Village neighborhood

Detroit’s East Village neighborhood is undergoing a transformation with the implementation of “Little Village” — a hub of arts and culture featuring…

By Layla McMurtrie

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The best social media reactions to Detroit’s new ‘Hollywood’ sign

The city of Detroit wants to look fancy for the upcoming NFL Draft — but is this it? Earlier this year, officials…

By Layla McMurtrie

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20 things to do in Detroit this weekend (April 12-14)

All you could think of is happening this weekend in Detroit, from spiritual markets to workshops to speed dating to usual art…

By Layla McMurtrie

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Reggaeton sensation Bad Bunny brought his ‘Most Wanted Tour’ to Detroit

On Saturday, Bad Bunny — the Puerto Rican rap sensation, reggaeton star, and “King of Latin Trap” — brought his “Most Wanted…

By Joe Maroon

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What we saw at Detroit Tigers Opening Day 2024

Baseball season is back. The Detroit Tigers had their first home game of the season on Friday — and a victorious one…

By Joe Maroon

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Where to celebrate Detroit Tigers Opening Day

For many Detroiters, the Tigers’ Opening Day is an annual holiday, marking the start of the baseball season and the beginning of…

By Layla McMurtrie

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20 things to do in Detroit this weekend (April 5-7)

For some, this weekend in Detroit could be somewhat of a religious experience, mainly if you’re a baseball fan or a Bad…

By Layla McMurtrie

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