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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.
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said Tuesday she is prepared to investigate and prosecute federal immigration officers if they violate the law after news surfaced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is opening an office in Southfield.
Oakland County prosecutor vows to hold ICE accountable as agency prepares to open Southfield office - Detroit Metro Times
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said Tuesday she is prepared to investigate and prosecute federal immigration officers if they violate the law after news surfaced that U.S. Immigration and Cu...
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February 17, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said Tuesday she is prepared to investigate and prosecute federal immigration officers if they violate the law after news surfaced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is opening an office in Southfield.
Calico Jack’s Kitchen will serve up dishes to complement Eastern Palace Club’s Key West theme, including a Palace Burger, Pu Pu Platter, and Walking Ceviche with shrimp, red onion, cherry tomato, avocado, citrus, and coriander served in a bag of Doritos.
Calico Jack’s Kitchen coming to Hazel Park’s Eastern Palace Club - Detroit Metro Times
Eastern Palace Club is switching things up. The Hazel Park bar and event space is bringing in a new food partner in 2026. Calico Jack’s Kitchen will replace the former Smoked Lotus BBQ, which moved ...
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February 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Calico Jack’s Kitchen will serve up dishes to complement Eastern Palace Club’s Key West theme, including a Palace Burger, Pu Pu Platter, and Walking Ceviche with shrimp, red onion, cherry tomato, avocado, citrus, and coriander served in a bag of Doritos.
A wildly entertaining bit of camp that is too hetero to become a queer cult classic and too actively unintelligent to please classic lit fans.
Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” is a gorgeous, confounding fever dream - Detroit Metro Times
Since the first trailer for Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” was released, I’ve been obsessed with finding out why they’re selling the film with the quotation marks around the title. Five minutes...
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February 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
A wildly entertaining bit of camp that is too hetero to become a queer cult classic and too actively unintelligent to please classic lit fans.
Former NBA star Jalen Rose has teamed up with Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores to launch a new production company, Same Page Entertainment, which is behind the new made-in-Detroit Tubi TV series ‘South West High.’
Jalen Rose teams up with Pistons owner for new TV series ‘South West High’ - Detroit Metro Times
It’s a jovial mood at Detroit’s Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, where three dozen cast members and support staff of the television series South West High are gathered. Even though the series wrapped up...
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February 17, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Former NBA star Jalen Rose has teamed up with Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores to launch a new production company, Same Page Entertainment, which is behind the new made-in-Detroit Tubi TV series ‘South West High.’
Brothers Mike and Ahmad Nassar are taking the success of their food truck and pop-up and launching what they call a “neighborhood sandwich shop.”
Detroit 75 Kitchen readies to open in Madison Heights - Detroit Metro Times
After years success operating their Detroit 75 Kitchen as a food truck and pop-up, brothers Mike and Ahmad Nassar are opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Detroit 75 Kitchen is set to open Friday, ...
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February 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Brothers Mike and Ahmad Nassar are taking the success of their food truck and pop-up and launching what they call a “neighborhood sandwich shop.”
“Unfortunately, with current business levels, it’s no longer possible for us to continue,” the Southwest Detroit business wrote in a social media post.
Detroit’s Mutiny Tiki Bar is closing - Detroit Metro Times
After nearly a decade in business, Mutiny Tiki Bar in Southwest Detroit is going out of business. Mutiny Tiki Bar made the announcement in a social media post on Monday. “For nine incredible years, yo...
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February 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM
“Unfortunately, with current business levels, it’s no longer possible for us to continue,” the Southwest Detroit business wrote in a social media post.
The Dirty Show on Valentine’s day is for good, kinky fun.
All the freaky love we saw at Detroit’s Dirty Show 2026 on Valentine’s Day - Detroit Metro Times
The Dirty Show on Valentine’s day is for couples as well as anybody else looking for good, kinky fun. Here are some pics from Saturday’s jam-packed night of burlesque, the attendees, and more. The Dir...
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February 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The Dirty Show on Valentine’s day is for good, kinky fun.
Dubbed “the nation’s largest pantless party,” Cupid’s Undie Run raises awareness of neurofibromatosis.
Metro Detroiters bare it all for Cupid’s Undie Run - Detroit Metro Times
Dubbed “the nation’s largest pantless party,” Cupid’s Undie Run sees people in various states of undress brave the cold to embark on a mile-long run. The annual event raises awareness of neurofibromat...
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February 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Dubbed “the nation’s largest pantless party,” Cupid’s Undie Run raises awareness of neurofibromatosis.
The three Democrats vying for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat agree that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has grown increasingly brutal under President Donald Trump, but they are sharply divided over how to fix it.
El-Sayed stands alone in Michigan’s Senate race by calling to abolish ICE - Detroit Metro Times
The three Democrats vying for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat agree that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has grown increasingly brutal under President Donald Trump, but they are sharply divi...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The three Democrats vying for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat agree that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has grown increasingly brutal under President Donald Trump, but they are sharply divided over how to fix it.
‘The Mountaintop’ presents a portrait of an imperfect Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a man grappling with an immense responsibility and his humanity.
Expect the unexpected at Detroit Public Theatre’s ‘The Mountaintop’ - Detroit Metro Times
SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers for The Mountaintop. As soon as Brian Sullivan Taylor, who plays Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in The Mountaintop, took off his shoes, the first thing I notic...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:37 PM
‘The Mountaintop’ presents a portrait of an imperfect Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a man grappling with an immense responsibility and his humanity.
The Michigan-born bluegrass sensation will be joined at a pair of homecoming shows by Greensky Bluegrass, Leftover Salmon, Sierra Hull, and more.
Billy Strings shares details for Ionia Freak Fair music festival - Detroit Metro Times
Before he became one of the biggest stars in bluegrass and country music, Billy Strings grew up in Muir, a small community located between Lansing and Grand Rapids. The Grammy Award-winning star is s...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
The Michigan-born bluegrass sensation will be joined at a pair of homecoming shows by Greensky Bluegrass, Leftover Salmon, Sierra Hull, and more.
HGTV pulled all episodes of the home renovation show after a leaked video showed its star demanding to “kill” footage of her saying the n-word.
‘Rehab Addict’ canceled as clip surfaces of Nicole Curtis using racial slur - Detroit Metro Times
Nicole Curtis’s run on HGTV seems to have come to an end. The network abruptly canceled the new season of the Michigan-born home renovation star’s popular show Rehab Addict on Wednesday after a leake...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:39 PM
HGTV pulled all episodes of the home renovation show after a leaked video showed its star demanding to “kill” footage of her saying the n-word.
A former chief assistant prosecutor is accused of helping coordinate retaliation against activist Robert Davis, who challenged sitting judges and filed campaign finance complaints.
Ex-top Macomb prosecutor pleads the Fifth in judge fundraiser probe after urging county to fire activist - Detroit Metro Times
A former top Macomb County prosecutor invoked his Fifth Amendment right during sworn testimony when questioned about a controversial judicial fundraising effort, according to court records in a lawsui...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:39 PM
A former chief assistant prosecutor is accused of helping coordinate retaliation against activist Robert Davis, who challenged sitting judges and filed campaign finance complaints.
Once known as the “godmother” of the streets, Delrhonda Hood now pours her energy into uplifting the city’s next generation.
Former Detroit drug queenpin turns her past into purpose - Detroit Metro Times
Ten years have passed since Delrhonda Hood’s promise to God. Having made a name for herself in Detroit’s drug game, and having become a legend in the process, her reign in the streets hit a brick wall...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Once known as the “godmother” of the streets, Delrhonda Hood now pours her energy into uplifting the city’s next generation.
Led by a rock fan-turned-classical music educator, a group of local youths will perform in New York City next month.
From Southwest Detroit to Carnegie Hall - Detroit Metro Times
Dr. Saraí Aboites Nuñez didn’t have the traditional start in classical music. While many professional orchestra performers typically begin training at a very young age, she says she didn’t touch a vi...
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February 11, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Led by a rock fan-turned-classical music educator, a group of local youths will perform in New York City next month.
Islandview Sauna Club boasts multiple custom-built wood-fired saunas, an outdoor cold plunge tub, a canvas tent, repurposed trailers, and bonfires.
There’s a rustic sauna on Detroit’s east side - Detroit Metro Times
An outdoor sauna has opened in a wooded area in Detroit. Islandview Sauna Club recently launched at 1000 Beaufait St. on the city’s east side. The land, part of the old Iron Belle Railroad, boasts mul...
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February 11, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Islandview Sauna Club boasts multiple custom-built wood-fired saunas, an outdoor cold plunge tub, a canvas tent, repurposed trailers, and bonfires.
The billionaire Moroun family, which owns the rival Ambassador Bridge, has spent years and millions of dollars fighting the new U.S.-Canada crossing.
Trump’s threat to block Gordie Howe bridge is pure oligarchy - Detroit Metro Times
President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the publicly owned Gordie Howe International Bridge stands to benefit one politically connected billionaire family.The Morouns, who own the riva...
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February 10, 2026 at 10:16 PM
The billionaire Moroun family, which owns the rival Ambassador Bridge, has spent years and millions of dollars fighting the new U.S.-Canada crossing.
Launched in 2015 by former Detroit Lions cornerback Ron Bartell, this brunch spot was popular thanks to its soul food combo and colorful drinks served in mason jars.
Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles closes on Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion - Detroit Metro Times
A popular soul food restaurant in Detroit is closing its doors for good. In a social media post published Monday, Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles thanked its customers but suggested it will continue to exis...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Launched in 2015 by former Detroit Lions cornerback Ron Bartell, this brunch spot was popular thanks to its soul food combo and colorful drinks served in mason jars.
The Detroit Metro Times print edition looks a little different.
Detroit Metro Times boasts larger print edition - Detroit Metro Times
No, you’re not tripping! If you pick up a copy of the latest issue of Detroit Metro Times with the stunning Dita Von Teese on the cover you might notice things look a little bit different than they di...
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February 6, 2026 at 8:36 PM
The Detroit Metro Times print edition looks a little different.
Affectionally known as “Papa Joe,” Zainea was a pillar of the community.
Joseph Zainea, longtime steward of Detroit’s Majestic Theatre and Garden Bowl, dies at 92 - Detroit Metro Times
Joseph John Zainea, a longtime Detroit restaurateur and community figure who helped build and sustain the Majestic Theatre Center and the city’s historic Garden Bowl, has died.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Affectionally known as “Papa Joe,” Zainea was a pillar of the community.
Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 oil tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac would permanently damage wetlands and harm an area of deep cultural and historical importance to Indigenous tribes, according to a new federal environmental review.
Army Corps report warns of permanent wetland and cultural impacts from Line 5 tunnel - Detroit Metro Times
Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 oil tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac would permanently damage wetlands and harm an area of deep cultural and historical importance to Indigenous tribes, prompting rene...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 oil tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac would permanently damage wetlands and harm an area of deep cultural and historical importance to Indigenous tribes, according to a new federal environmental review.
After doing business in Detroit’s North End neighborhood for more than six decades, Parks Old Style Bar-B-Que is closing its doors for good.
Detroit fave Parks Old Style Bar-B-Que calls it quits - Detroit Metro Times
After doing business in Detroit’s North End neighborhood for more than six decades, Parks Old Style Bar-B-Que is closing its doors for good. The small carryout spot whose ribs became famous in the reg...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
After doing business in Detroit’s North End neighborhood for more than six decades, Parks Old Style Bar-B-Que is closing its doors for good.
Aisha Farooqi, who is running for Congress in Michigan’s 11th District, explains why she supports major healthcare reform.
Opinion: Michigan deserves Medicare for All - Detroit Metro Times
Too many Michigan families are one medical bill away from financial ruin. I hear it everywhere I go in Oakland County: seniors rationing prescriptions and parents delaying care because the deductible ...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Aisha Farooqi, who is running for Congress in Michigan’s 11th District, explains why she supports major healthcare reform.
Former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan is refusing to say how he would handle federal immigration enforcement if elected governor, even as public opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement is surging nationwide.
Duggan goes silent on ICE as public backlash over raids grows - Detroit Metro Times
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who is running as an independent gubernatorial candidate, is refusing to say how he would handle federal immigration enforcement if elected governor, even as public o...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan is refusing to say how he would handle federal immigration enforcement if elected governor, even as public opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement is surging nationwide.
An attorney for the tenants called the ruling “a major victory” for residents forced out of their homes.
Judge raises concerns that Leland House tenants in Detroit were excluded from bankruptcy case - Detroit Metro Times
A federal bankruptcy judge on Wednesday raised serious concerns about whether displaced tenants of Detroit’s historic Leland House were ever given proper notice or a meaningful opportunity to particip...
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February 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
An attorney for the tenants called the ruling “a major victory” for residents forced out of their homes.