Scott Colburn Boots and Western Wear welcomes new generation of cowfolk

There are countless items in stock at Scott Colburn’s Western Wear in Livonia, but there will only ever be one Scott Colburn.…

By Hayley Cain

Since 1951, Scott Colburn Boots and Western Wear has served metro Detroit’s Western-at-heart community, offering “everything but the horse!”
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Beautiful 1920s Grecian Revival home for sale in Detroit's Boston Edison Historic District

Once owned by Otto Kern of Detroit’s Kern Department Store, this elegant Georgian Revival home, built in 1920, offers a perfect blend…

By Layla McMurtrie

736 Chicago Blvd., Detroit
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100 hilarious student ID photos by North Farmington High School 2024-25 seniors

As the new school year kicks off, it’s time once again to check out the highly anticipated North Farmington High School senior…

By Layla McMurtrie

100 hilarious student ID photos by North Farmington High School 2024-25 seniors
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E. Warrenfest celebrates Detroit’s East Warren neighborhood with music, food, and local businesses

East Warren, a neighborhood along Warren Avenue on Detroit’s east side, has been undergoing a transformation in recent years, with new businesses…

By Layla McMurtrie

E. Warrenfest will take place on Sept. 14 from 4-9 p.m.
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Reddit users share their funniest celebrity encounters in Detroit

A recent Reddit thread on r/Detroit sparked over 300 comments, with locals sharing stories about their run-ins with celebrities and famous figures…

By Layla McMurtrie

Tim Robinson
Actor and comedian
“I saw him at bumbo’s in Hamtramck. It was after a lions game he went to and he was wasted. I didn’t want to fanboy out and bother him. I simply gave him a head nod walking by and he said ‘what up, doe’ and honestly it was perfect. Lol.” – euphorickittty
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This mid-century modern gem in Ann Arbor’s Old West Side is up for sale

Designed by University of Michigan-trained architect James Livingston in 1956, this architectural gem stands out with exquisite wood details, nostalgic tiled flooring,…

By Layla McMurtrie

805 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Ann Arbor
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Top places in Detroit to meet new people without hitting the bar scene

Not everyone is drawn to the bar scene, and for those who prefer alternative social spaces or simply don’t drink, it can…

By Layla McMurtrie

Art Night Detroit
instagram.com/artnightdetroit
While this event is held way less regularly than it used to be, when it does happen, it’s an easy way to meet fellow artists and art lovers. Art Night is all about community, merging a nightlife setting with a creative work space. Sometimes it is held at bars, but other times it’s held at coffee shops, in art studios, and other local spots, offering a great variety for everyone.
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Characters and creatures we saw at the 2024 Michigan Renaissance Festival

The Michigan Renaissance Festival 2024 has returned, bringing history buffs, fantasy fans, and cosplayers to the fictional village of Hollygrove. Since its…

By Michigan Renaissance Festival

The 2024 Michigan Renaissance Festival runs through Sept. 29.
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20+ best weekend road trips near Detroit for a quick getaway

Looking for a quick escape from Detroit? Here are a handful of easy day trips within a three-hour drive of the Motor…

By Metro Times editorial staff

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park
    Estimated time: 2 hours, 41 minutes 
    Situated between Cleveland and Akron, there's actually something pretty beautiful. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is filled with waterfalls, rolling hills, caves, ravines, and winding rivers. The Ledges provides a boulder-strewn cliff to relax and watch the sunset over the wooded scenery below, and the park offers an array of preserved and restored displays of 19th and early 20th century sustainable farming and pastoral or rural living, while catering to contemporary interests with art exhibits, outdoor concerts, and scenic excursion and special event railroad tours.
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Rare Alden B. Dow mid-century modern masterpiece in Midland hits the market for the first time

Midland is home to a portfolio of mid-century modern homes, and this one is a crown jewel. Crafted by renowned Michigan architect…

By Layla McMurtrie

745 S Meridian Rd., Midland
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2024 fall festivals guide: Upcoming Detroit-area events you don’t want to miss

Fall is just around the corner, and metro Detroit is ready to celebrate. There are tons of upcoming festivals to celebrate the…

By Layla McMurtrie

Arts, Beats & Eats returns to Royal Oak for Labor Day weekend.
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Historic Ransom Gillis condo from HGTV’s ‘Rehab Addict’ on sale in Detroit’s Brush Park

Originally built in 1876 by renowned architects Henry Bush and George Mason, the Ransom Gillis House in Detroit’s Brush Park is a…

By Layla McMurtrie

205A Alfred St., Detroit
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Photos from the Haus of RAYA fashion show in Detroit

On Thursday, Detroit’s Haus of RAYA held its first-ever fashion show in Eastern Market. Founded by Raya Sacco in 2020 as a…

By Joe Maroon

Photos from the Haus of RAYA fashion show in Detroit
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This Northville mansion has a basketball court, a tennis court, and Versace tile

It's literally everything you could ask for and more. This stunning estate in Northville's gated Turnberry community offers a heated five-car garage,…

By Layla McMurtrie

20910 Turnberry Blvd., Northville
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This Fisher Mansion in Detroit's Boston Edison district is a masterpiece

Located in Detroit’s Boston Edison district, the Edward F. Fisher Mansion is a Renaissance Revival masterpiece, soon to be listed for $2,450,000.…

By Layla McMurtrie

892 W. Boston Blvd., Detroit
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This Michigan ‘castle’ is on sale for $300K — let’s take a look

In 1892, this Richardsonian Romanesque castle was built in Port Huron. Now, the “bargain-priced, renovation-ready” historic estate is one of the most…

By Layla McMurtrie

1719 Military St., Port Huron
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This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired mansion in Ann Arbor just got a price drop

Throughout his career, American architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 structures, 31 of which were built in Michigan. While he…

By Layla McMurtrie

4000 Vorhies Rd., Ann Arbor
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Historic photos from Detroit’s 250th birthday celebration in 1951

The city of Detroit was founded on July 24, 1701 by French explorer Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac. Over the centuries, our…

By Layla McMurtrie

Detroit's 250th birthday celebration was epic.
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Everything we saw at Hair Wars 2024, a Detroit institution

Launched in the 1980s by DJ David “Hump The Grinder” Humphries as a nightclub party, at this point the hair stylist fashion…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Everything we saw at Hair Wars 2024, a Detroit institution
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20 Detroit date ideas for when it's freaking hot out

The summer season is the best time for love and lust. You can be a lover, a hot girl, or both –…

By Layla McMurtrie

See animals at the Detroit Zoo
8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; detroitzoo.org
If your date loves animals, strolling through the Detroit Zoo is an ideal way to spend time together. It’s not just for kids; the zoo offers a perfect setting for a memorable date. Explore wildlife, visit the butterfly house, marvel at the penguin exhibit, and experience 4D screenings. Plus, the zoo often has special adult nights so you can have even more fun.
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Victorian home in Detroit’s Corktown with baseball history on sale for nearly $2M

If you want to dine in the same room where Tigers icon Ty Cobb was a dinner guest, this Victorian gem in…

By Layla McMurtrie

1801 Church Street, Detroit
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New Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff puts lakefront Ohio mansion up for sale

Longtime NBA coach J. B. Bickerstaff, formerly of the Cleveland Cavaliers, was just hired as the new coach of the Detroit Pistons…

By Layla McMurtrie

31810 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, Ohio
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This unique Tudor-style home in Detroit’s Arden Park takes you on a trip back in time

Built in 1924, this Tudor-style estate looks historic inside and out. Located in Detroit’s Arden Park-East Boston Historic District, the home combines…

By Layla McMurtrie

244 Arden Park Blvd., Detroit
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Where to catch dazzling fireworks in metro Detroit this summer

It’s summer in the United States, which means it’s time to celebrate Independence Day by blowing stuff up. For Detroiters, the annual…

By Lee DeVito

The big bang: the annual Ford Fireworks in Detroit.
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This beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright home in Michigan is now for sale

The Robert D. and Winifred L. Winn House — one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Usonian homes” — is truly a work of…

By Layla McMurtrie

2822 Taliesin Dr., Kalamazoo
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Everyone we saw at the explosive Ford Fireworks show in Detroit

The 66th annual Ford Fireworks show brought a fabulously explosive evening to downtown Detroit on Monday. More than 10,000 fireworks dazzled the…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Kahn Davison
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Even thunderstorms couldn’t stop the revelers at Electric Forest in Rothbury

Every year, music lovers, artists, and party people gather for a gentle yet gigantic music festival in the Double JJ Resort in…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Mike Pfeiffer
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The most famous people from every Detroit high school

For many of the high schools in Detroit — whether they are still running or closed down decades ago — there is…

By Layla McMurtrie

Detroit’s Cass Technical High School has produced many famous alumni.
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The 10 most expensive Detroit-area mansions for sale right now

The upper class lives very differently than most of us, especially when it comes to the size of their homes. These mansions…

By Layla McMurtrie

1. 2600 Turtle Lake Dr., Bloomfield Township
Price: $14.9 million
This East Coast-style estate, located in the gated community of Turtle Lake, is exclusive and secluded. The 1920s architecture 6-bedroom waterfront home rests upon 7.75 acres of landscaped grounds.
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All the fabulous people we saw at Motor City Pride

At Motor City Pride, the vibe was a bright outlook and bright looks. Even if the weather was overcast, that didn’t stop…

By Li Miller

Motor City Pride 2024 took place June 8-9. It was amazing.
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Where to play pickleball in metro Detroit

Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport, and it’s no wonder why. The paddle game is easy to learn, a thrill to play, and…

By Steve Neavling

Patton Recreation Center

2301 Woodmere, Detroit; 313-628-2000; detroit.mi.gov

Another recreation center in southwest Detroit, Patton Recreation Center converts its gym into pickleball courts from 1:30-3 p.m. on Thursdays and 12-2 p.m. on Saturdays. Beginning on Feb. 14, pickleball also will be available from 5-7 p.m.
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The hottest Detroit-area LGBTQ+ bars

Not only does June mark Pride Month, but the summer season means it’s also time for the hotties to step out of…

By Layla McMurtrie

Menjo’s Entertainment Complex
950 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit; menjoscomplexdetroit.com
If you want to dance where Madonna did when she was 16, Menjo’s is where to go. Reportedly, it was also the first club in Detroit where DJs mixed records live. Located in the Palmer Park neighborhood since 1974, this spot has turned into much more than just a gay bar. Menjo’s accepts everyone, and is also home to Eagle Leather Bar and the Olympus Theater. The complex hosts unique LGBTQ+ events weekly.
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