Detroiters march in Banglatown and Hamtramck calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

Roughly 100-150 protesters gathered at Jayne Field Park in Detroit’s Banglatown as part of the “All Out for Palestine” day of solidarity…

By Viola Klocko

Detroiters march in Banglatown and Hamtramck calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
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Detroiters ‘occupy’ Jefferson Avenue to protest war in Gaza

Dozens of protesters gathered at the Detroit riverfront on Wednesday to criticize Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza, where United Nations experts…

By Viola Klocko

Detroiters ‘occupy’ Jefferson Avenue to protest war in Gaza
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Noel Night returns to Midtown Detroit for a magical evening of food, music, and holiday shopping

Detroit is kicking off the holiday season with the 49th Annual Noel Night, a free event full of music, food, and shopping…

By Layla McMurtrie

Local businesses and institutions will be open on Noel Night for a city-wide open house.
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Detroiters hold vigil and call for ceasefire in Gaza

Metro Detroiters of different faiths joined together at Hart Plaza on Thursday evening to mourn the innocent lives lost amid Israel’s U.S.-backed…

By Viola Klocko

Detroiters hold vigil and call for ceasefire in Gaza
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Protest at Debbie Stabenow’s office calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Detroit chapters of the Palestinian Youth Movement and Jewish Voice for Peace came together on Thursday, Nov. 9 for Shut it Down…

By Viola Klocko

Over a hundred people gathered in Detroit on Thursday to protest outside of Debbie Stabenow's office.
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Hamtramck marches for Palestine, demanding ceasefire

Protests continued in cities across the world on Saturday as Israel bombs Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 attack by the…

By Viola Klocko

Hamtramck marches for Palestine, demanding ceasefire
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Thousands march in Detroit demanding ceasefire in Gaza [PHOTOS]

On Saturday, thousands of people rallied and marched from downtown Detroit’s Hart Plaza to protest the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip…

By Viola Klocko

Thousands march in Detroit demanding ceasefire in Gaza [PHOTOS]
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Downtown Detroit will celebrate 20 years of Christmas tree lighting with weekend of festivities

Downtown Detroit will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with “Merry & Bright: 20 Years of Holiday Lights.” The event will…

By Layla McMurtrie

The annual Campus Martias tree lighting is celebrating 20 years.
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Detroiters rally in support of Palestine [PHOTOS]

On Wednesday, dozens gathered in downtown Detroit to call for an end to Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian people, following the fighting…

By Viola Klocko

Detroiters rally in support of Palestine [PHOTOS]
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Thousands show solidarity with Palestine at Dearborn rally

On Saturday, thousands of people rallied in Dearborn to call for the end of Israel’s decades-long occupation of Palestine, which the United…

By Lee DeVito

Thousands show solidarity with Palestine at Dearborn rally
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How to live your best life in Detroit on a budget

Detroit already has a lower cost of living compared to other major U.S. cities — and plenty of amenities, like great music,…

By Layla McMurtrie



Borrow tools for free from the Carhartt Workshop Tool Bench
5800 Cass Ave., Detroit; carhartt.com/carhartt-workshop
Above Carhartt’s flagship store in Detroit is the company’s Carhartt Workshop Tool Bench, where people can check out tools free of charge for seven days. You can explore their tool library to see what’s in stock.
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Photos show 100 years of UAW strikes in Detroit

On Sept. 15, the United Auto Workers (UAW) launched a “Stand Up Strike,” against Detroit’s Big Three automakers — marking the first…

By Layla McMurtrie



Sept. 6, 1967: Ford Motor Co. employees strike at Rouge Plant City Gate 4.
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How to have the best Michigan fall

Get out your sweaters, grab a pumpkin spice latte, and start redecorating — today is the first day of autumn! Or fall…

By Layla McMurtrie

Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill.
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Detroit Lions fans show team spirit at first home game of the season

The Detroit Lions played their first home game of the season on Sunday with renewed energy from fans, coming off the high…

By Joe Maroon

Detroit Lions fans show team spirit at first home game of the season
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UAW workers rally in support of historic strike in Detroit

The UAW launched a historic strike against the Detroit “Big Three” automakers; the first time the union has ever been on strike…

By Viola Klocko

UAW workers rally in support of historic strike in Detroit
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20 affordable kid-friendly Detroit activities to try before the summer ends

There’s only another month or so before school is back in session and summer is over, which might mean you’re running out…

By Layla McMurtrie

Hit the Splash Pad at Mt. Elliot Park
At this recently renovated park, the Gilbert Family Schooner Splash Pad is open daily during the summer season from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. All water features in the park were designed alongside Water Odyssey, an international designer of fountains and water parks.
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Remembering Detroit’s 1967 summer of civil unrest

Some call it a “riot,” while others refer to it as a “rebellion” or even a “ri-bellion.” Whatever your name for it,…

By Metro Times Staff

"One black and white photograph of a Michigan National Guardsman who is on patrol at the corner of 12th and Hazelwood Streets in the aftermath of the 1967 Detroit Riot. The smoldering ruins of several buildings are visible in the background."
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Detroit Fourth of July celebrations through the years

The U.S. has been celebrating its independence since, well, since it became independent. And Detroit is no different in the fact that…

By Jenna Jones

"Black and white photographic print with a decorative border taken at the 1932 Fourth of July parade on Michigan Avenue at Griswold Street facing north. A parade float consisting of a large Uncle Sam hat above a group of people wearing sashes, and an ornate carriage at the end where a man and woman in fancy costume stand is being pulled west along Michigan Avenue behind a truck. A banner reading, "All Nations Under One Hat," is hung from the side of the float. The Peoples Wayne County Bank, David Stott Building, and Dr. Adams' dentist office are in the background. "Jul 4 1932," and "108," are stamped on the verso."
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Remembering Michigan’s best amusement parks that no longer exist

Sure, you know all about Michigan’s Adventure and Cedar Point in Ohio, but Michigan was once home to plenty of smaller amusement…

By Metro Times Staff

Boblo Island Amusement Park, Bois Blanc Island (1898-1993)
While technically located in Ontario, Boblo was a favorite of Detroiters, who could travel there by ferry and considered it to be the Motor City’s answer to New York City’s Coney Island. Its signature attractions included a Ferris wheel, a zoo, and a Space Needle ride.
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Nessel joins Hamtramck protest over city banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags

Over 200 pro-LGBTQ+ people gathered outside of Hamtramck City Hall at Winfield Park Saturday to express dissent towards Hamtramck City Council’s recent…

By Viola Klocko

Nessel joins Hamtramck protest over city banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags
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Detroit is experiencing some of the worst air quality in the world

Canada is being ravaged by wildfires due to record heat and droughts, and it's affecting not only our neighbors to the north…

By Jenna Jones

What the Weather app looked like at 11:21 a.m.
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Detroit and Ohio are beefing over a billboard [PHOTOS]

If your 2023 bingo card did not include a second Michigan-Ohio war, you’re not alone. A billboard in downtown Detroit promoting travel…

By Jenna Jones

A billboard in Detroit promoting travel to Ohio.
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Cosplayers assemble at Motor City Comic Con 2023 [PHOTOS]

All weekend long, Motor City Comic Con brought out local cosplayers to Novi’s Suburban Collection Showcase along with plenty of celebrities, artists,…

By Mike Pfeiffer

Cosplayers assemble at Motor City Comic Con 2023 [PHOTOS]
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Detroit Tigers fans celebrate Opening Day 2023 [PHOTOS]

Play ball! Baseball fans descended upon Comerica Park on Thursday for the Detroit Tigers’ home opener against the Boston Red Socks. While…

By Viola Klocko, Joe Maroon

Detroit Tigers fans celebrate Opening Day 2023 [PHOTOS]
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The essential Detroit area brunches you should have tried by now

Nothing says spring has sprung quite like brunch. Sure, you can technically brunch in the fall and winter, but it’s just something…

By Metro Times Staff, Alex Washington

Madam
298 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-283-4200; daxtonhotel.com/food-drink

It’s Ma-DAHM, and it’s one of the latest brunch spots to open up in metro Detroit. Located inside Birmingham’s Daxton Hotel, this new restaurant offers a luxe brunching experience.
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15 new Detroit developments to be excited about [PHOTOS]

Detroit is changing. A number of new developments are in the works, with some expected to be completed this year, while others…

By Lee DeVito

Book Tower
1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit; booktowerdetroit.com
Bedrock recently announced the completion of its 7-year, $300 million restoration of the nearly century-old high-rise, which has sat vacant since 2009. The 500,000-square-foot building includes 38 floors with 229 residential units, 117 hotel rooms, co-working space, 52,000 square feet of retail, and plans for three new dining concepts. The before-and-after photos Bedrock has shared are quite stunning.
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Royal Oak ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ event draws protest — and supporters [PHOTOS]

On Saturday, a small protest led by critics of Sidetrack Bookshop’s “Drag Queen Story Time” event in Royal Oak was countered by…

By Viola Klocko

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20 women-owned metro Detroit businesses to support

There’s just something about a woman from Detroit. Not only is she effortlessly fly, she’s about her business. Kash Doll once said…

By Alex Washington

The Lip Bar
1435 Farmer St., Detroit; 313-952-5198; thelipbar.com
The Lip Bar might be known for their lip products, but the brand carries a lot more. An artist at the store can help match you to their face products including their 3-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer.
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Detroit residents are fed up with DTE Energy over ice storm [PHOTOS]

In case you missed it, Michigan got hit with a pretty bad ice storm that has left over 600,000 people without power.…

By Metro Times Staff

A DTE Energy facility in Michigan.
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Rejected Michigan license plates from 2022 and earlier [NSFW]

Metro Times submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to the Michigan Department of State for all rejected custom license plates in…

By Metro Times Staff

Rejected Michigan license plates from 2022 and earlier [NSFW]
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