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Mayor Mary Sheffield reflects on leading Detroit and the road ahead - Detroit Metro Times
Mary Sheffield, a political phenom whose rise began when she was elected to Detroit City Council at age 26, made history Sunday when she was sworn in as the city’s first woman mayor.
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Detroit’s first woman mayor spoke with Metro Times in her first one-on-one interview since taking office.
The oldest brewery in the city says it is reconsidering its future after the thermal steam line that powered it was terminated.
Detroit’s Motor City Brewing Works to ‘pause’ after 30+ years - Detroit Metro Times
After more than three decades of serving craft beer and pizzas in the Cass Corridor, Motor City Brewing Works says it plans on “taking a break” until further notice. The brewery, the oldest in the ci...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The oldest brewery in the city says it is reconsidering its future after the thermal steam line that powered it was terminated.
Little Caesars teamed up with Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to promote its new $4.99 Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix.
Little Caesars launches $4.99 Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix - Detroit Metro Times
Detroit-style pizza continues to take the world by storm. Little Caesars is expanding its deep dish Detroit-style pizza offerings with a new menu item. It cooked up “Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix,” a si...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Little Caesars teamed up with Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to promote its new $4.99 Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix.
Rambeau, who died at age 91, left a magnificent legacy in various endeavors, most notably in the theater and television.
Remembering David Rambeau - Detroit Metro Times
Like many of those who will recall memories of David Rambeau in the wake of the recent memorial, I remember my first days with him and so many subsequent unforgettable moments. A fresh one came to min...
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January 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Rambeau, who died at age 91, left a magnificent legacy in various endeavors, most notably in the theater and television.
Chick-fil-A is continuing its expansion into the Detroit area with its first downtown location.
Chick-fil-A opens first downtown Detroit location - Detroit Metro Times
Chick-fil-A is continuing its expansion into the Detroit area with its first downtown location. The new store is set to open at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15 inside the First National Building at 660 Wo...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Chick-fil-A is continuing its expansion into the Detroit area with its first downtown location.
The music of George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic is set to be performed for the first time by a full orchestra. “To be able to do this show in Detroit, I feel really proud,” Clinton tells Metro Times.
George Clinton talks teaming up with Detroit Opera Orchestra for ‘Symphonic PFunk’ concert - Detroit Metro Times
The funky, out-of-this-world music of George Clinton is headed to the Detroit Opera House. The concert, titled “Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating The Music of Parliament Funkadelic,” will feature Clinton’...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
The music of George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic is set to be performed for the first time by a full orchestra. “To be able to do this show in Detroit, I feel really proud,” Clinton tells Metro Times.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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After more than 130 years, the owners of Dittrich Furs — the city’s oldest privately held business and a Detroit fashion icon — announced the closing of the company with a 70% off liquidation sale.
Dittrich Furs, Detroit’s oldest business, announces closing after 130+ years - Detroit Metro Times
It’s the end of an era for Detroit. After more than 130 years, the owners of Dittrich Furs — the city’s oldest privately held business — announced their retirement and closing of the company. The fif...
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January 11, 2026 at 12:01 AM
After more than 130 years, the owners of Dittrich Furs — the city’s oldest privately held business and a Detroit fashion icon — announced the closing of the company with a 70% off liquidation sale.
This one-of-a-kind home was built from thousands of antique bottles. Let’s take a tour:
Historic Hazel Park ‘bottle house’ hits market for first time in more than 70 years - Detroit Metro Times
When he learned about a quirky, nearly century-old metro Detroit home made from concrete blocks embedded with thousands of glass bottles, Carl Schiller says he knew he had to save it. “As soon as I sa...
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January 10, 2026 at 4:54 PM
This one-of-a-kind home was built from thousands of antique bottles. Let’s take a tour:
A surfaced video shows Detroit Fire Dept. Commissioner Charles Simms acknowledge an alibi for Mario Willis, who was convicted for the death of firefighter Walter Harris.
Detroit fire official confirms interview undermining 2008 murder case - Detroit Metro Times
This is the seventh installment in “Exploring Integrity: Reviewing Wrongful Conviction Remedies,” a series examining the impact of conviction integrity units on the American judicial system’s rate of ...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:52 PM
A surfaced video shows Detroit Fire Dept. Commissioner Charles Simms acknowledge an alibi for Mario Willis, who was convicted for the death of firefighter Walter Harris.
Detroit mayor Mary Sheffield addresses the city at her inauguration.
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Detroit mayor Mary Sheffield addresses the city at her inauguration.
Nessel’s move pits her against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a fellow Democrat who has publicly backed the data center as “the largest economic project in Michigan history.”
Nessel challenges fast-tracked DTE data center deal, citing risks to ratepayers and lack of public scrutiny - Detroit Metro Times
he project, tied to Oracle, OpenAI, and developer Related Digital, would be among the largest data centers in the country and is expected to consume as much electricity as nearly one million homes
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January 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Nessel’s move pits her against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a fellow Democrat who has publicly backed the data center as “the largest economic project in Michigan history.”
The family’s account adds to a growing record of health and safety complaints at the riverfront apartment complex on the city’s east side.
Family says mold exposure at Detroit’s Alden Towers left them sick, homeless, and ignored - Detroit Metro Times
Severe mold contamination inside an apartment at Alden Towers in Detroit left two adults and a baby seriously ill, forcing them to throw away nearly everything they owned and ultimately leaving them h...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
The family’s account adds to a growing record of health and safety complaints at the riverfront apartment complex on the city’s east side.
Under El-Sayed’s “Our Communities, Our Terms” framework, data center projects would be required to meet a series of conditions before receiving approval.
Senate candidate El-Sayed says data centers must protect communities or stay out of Michigan - Detroit Metro Times
With proposals of large-scale data centers spreading across Michigan, U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Thursday released what he called “terms of engagement” aimed at protecting communities fro...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Under El-Sayed’s “Our Communities, Our Terms” framework, data center projects would be required to meet a series of conditions before receiving approval.
This hometown stand-up show — about a mile from where he was born — marks his first time headlining in Pontiac.
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Vishnu Akella Now based in Los Angeles, Vishnu Akella has spent the past several years grinding on the L.A. comedy circuit and touring nationally, performing as part of the Netflix is a Joke festival ...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:19 PM
This hometown stand-up show — about a mile from where he was born — marks his first time headlining in Pontiac.
If you or a loved one are approached by an ICE agent, it helps to know your rights, say elected officials, legal experts, and immigrant rights advocates.
What to do if you are confronted by ICE in Michigan
Legal experts say immigrants should know their rights to protect themselves and their families
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January 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
If you or a loved one are approached by an ICE agent, it helps to know your rights, say elected officials, legal experts, and immigrant rights advocates.
After launching a popular pop-up out of his home, Matt Arb is partnering with chef James Rigato for Amelia Street Pizza Co.
Pizza pop-up Amelia Street Pizza Co. plans Hazel Park shop - Detroit Metro Times
A popular pizza pop-up is planning to open a brick-and-mortar location in metro Detroit. Matt Arb’s Amelia Street Pizza Co. — known for its signature “Pecorino Half Moon,” with a sourdough crust dust...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
After launching a popular pop-up out of his home, Matt Arb is partnering with chef James Rigato for Amelia Street Pizza Co.
If you’re only into movies that help you relax, stay far the hell away from this one.
‘Marty Supreme’ is a masterpiece you’ll never want to watch again - Detroit Metro Times
I don’t know what other people are after when they watch movies and television. Some people use pop culture to escape the narrow confines of their daily life and only want to be entertained. Others ju...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM
If you’re only into movies that help you relax, stay far the hell away from this one.
A new project from Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails founder Nya Marshall is set to open later this month in the former Norma G’s space.
Spanish-inspired restaurant Antidote coming to Detroit’s East Village - Detroit Metro Times
Detroit entrepreneur Nya Marshall is expanding her dining ventures in East Village. Her latest restaurant, the Spanish-inspired Antidote, is set to celebrate its grand opening on Monday, Jan. 19 at 14...
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January 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
A new project from Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails founder Nya Marshall is set to open later this month in the former Norma G’s space.
Described as “a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Ernest Tubb,” Junior Brown cut his teeth in the Austin, Texas music scene in the 1990s and is known for his signature “guit-steel” double-neck guitar.
Junior Brown to open for Greensky Bluegrass at Ann Arbor Folk Fest - Detroit Metro Times
The 49th Ann Arbor Folk Festival just got a lot more country. The annual music festival announced that acclaimed country artist Junior Brown will open for Michigan jam band Greensky Bluegrass to kick...
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January 5, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Described as “a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Ernest Tubb,” Junior Brown cut his teeth in the Austin, Texas music scene in the 1990s and is known for his signature “guit-steel” double-neck guitar.
The fast-casual restaurant focuses on tacos, burritos, and bowls, with house-made salsas and margaritas on draft.
Lola’s Taco Bar readies to open in Grosse Pointe Woods - Detroit Metro Times
A new dining destination is coming to Grosse Pointe. Lola’s Taco Bar announced its grand opening on Monday, Jan. 12 in a former Boston Market store at 20195 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods. The resta...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The fast-casual restaurant focuses on tacos, burritos, and bowls, with house-made salsas and margaritas on draft.
Two Detroit employees are accused of causing bus delays through “inappropriate intimate behavior.”
DDOT leaders shielded ‘romantic interaction’ that delayed buses, broke discipline rules, report finds - Detroit Metro Times
Senior Detroit Department of Transportation officials abused their authority by shielding employees who disrupted bus service by having “a romantic interaction,” abandoned a running city bus, and viol...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Two Detroit employees are accused of causing bus delays through “inappropriate intimate behavior.”
For more than a decade, Krystal Clark has warned that mold inside Michigan’s only women’s prison is killing her. A federal judge found conditions at the prison so severe they may violate the Constitution.
Michigan inmate with mold illness begs Gov. Whitmer to save her life - Detroit Metro Times
For more than a decade, Krystal Clark has warned that mold inside Michigan’s only women’s prison is killing her.Now, she is pleading directly to the people with the power to free her.In a 13-minute au...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
For more than a decade, Krystal Clark has warned that mold inside Michigan’s only women’s prison is killing her. A federal judge found conditions at the prison so severe they may violate the Constitution.
Detroit’s first woman mayor spoke with Metro Times in her first one-on-one interview since taking office.
Mayor Mary Sheffield reflects on leading Detroit and the road ahead - Detroit Metro Times
Mary Sheffield, a political phenom whose rise began when she was elected to Detroit City Council at age 26, made history Sunday when she was sworn in as the city’s first woman mayor.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Detroit’s first woman mayor spoke with Metro Times in her first one-on-one interview since taking office.
After months of smoking, dabbing, and taking notes, these are the flower and live rosin strains that stood out from the rest.
Your guide to the best cannabis flower and live rosin in Michigan in 2026 - Detroit Metro Times
As Michigan’s recreational cannabis industry begins its seventh year this year, cannabis customers have more choices than ever.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
After months of smoking, dabbing, and taking notes, these are the flower and live rosin strains that stood out from the rest.
Here is some of what Detroit’s dining scene is cooking up next year.
10 restaurants slated to open in metro Detroit in 2026 - Detroit Metro Times
Gardenside Brewery After being awarded a $100,000 grant from the state of Michigan, Garden Brewing is transforming a plot of land at 4403 Wabash St. in Detroit’s Core City neighborhood into a brewery ...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Here is some of what Detroit’s dining scene is cooking up next year.