Articles of impeachment autographed by Trump in Michigan expected to fetch...
One lucky oligarch will soon be able to be the proud owner of a one-of-a-kind copy of President Donald Trump's autograph — one that happens to be scrawled on his own articles of impeachment. The...
View ArticleJoe Biden is out of step with the rest of the country on marijuana
Former Vice President Joe Biden won't be able to sweep the marijuana leaves under the table this campaign season. Nearly the entire pack of Democratic presidential candidates have endorsed...
View ArticleGov. Whitmer writes letter to Facebook CEO in response to Metro Times story...
On Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared a letter she sent to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg following a Metro Times report about a Facebook group where members regularly called for violence against her,...
View ArticleWOOD-TV reporter coincidentally gets 'DCK 247' license plate
We are sobbing. What are the odds? WOOD-TV reporter Lynsey Mukomel took to Twitter on Friday to marvel at the new license plate she got from the Secretary of State.…
View ArticleWhat Bernie (might have) said
Several months ago, a very progressive, proudly feminist friend asked me who I was supporting in the Democratic race for president. I said I wasn't sure, but I was leaning toward Elizabeth Warren.…
View ArticleDuggan may revive ambitious plan to eliminate remaining blight in Detroit
Mayor Mike Duggan is not giving up on his ambitious plan to demolish or renovate the thousands of vacant houses that are left in the city. In November, the city council rejected the mayor’s $250...
View ArticleSen. McMorrow says Sen. Lucido sexually harassed her, too
Another woman has come forward alleging inappropriate behavior from Republican state Sen. Peter Lucido. Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) told Crain's Detroit Business that Lucido (R-Shelby...
View ArticleAbdul El-Sayed and thousands of physicians sign open-letter NYT ad endorsing...
Abdul El-Sayed, a physician and former health director for the city of Detroit, tweeted Tuesday that he is proud to have signed a letter that was endorsed by more than 2,000 physicians who support...
View ArticleSavage Love: The long game
I'm a 30-year-old bi male. I've been with my wife for five years, married nine months.…
View ArticleYou could see 2020 from the 1990 North American International Auto Show
Looking back on 40 years of MT 30 years ago in Metro Times: Freelancer J.A. Hebler makes several observations amid the glitz and glamour of the 1990 North American International Auto Show that still...
View ArticleRep. Tlaib is running for a second term in Congress after strong first year
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib announced Wednesday she’s running for a second term in Congress. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to run for re-election to represent and serve the incredible residents of...
View ArticleMichigan opens door for Tesla service centers/showrooms in state; still...
An agreement between government officials and Tesla will allow Michigan consumers to purchase the automaker’s products as well as permit manufacturer authorized service of those vehicles in the state.…
View ArticleHappy Friday! The Doomsday clock is now 100 seconds to midnight
Good morning, Detroit! On Thursday, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the hands of its "Doomsday Clock" to 100 seconds before midnight — the closest the hands have ever been to the symbolic...
View ArticleDetroit firefighters disciplined for posing in front of burning house
Some of the Detroit firefighters who stopped fighting a raging fire to pose in front of a burning house for a group photo have been disciplined. “Our investigation has been completed and appropriate...
View ArticleMDHHS investigates possible cases of novel coronavirus 2019 outbreak in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is investigating potential cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 outbreak. The virus was first detected in Wuhan, China, but has spread to over 100...
View ArticleTrump to deliver speech in Warren as polls show him struggling in Michigan
President Donald Trump plans to deliver a speech at a Warren auto parts supply company on Thursday, a day after he’s expected to sign a trade deal with Mexico and Canada. Trump’s visit to Dana...
View ArticleThird woman alleges sexual harassment by state Sen. Lucido
A third woman has come forward to accuse state Sen. Peter Lucido of sexual harassment. Melissa Osborn, a regulatory affairs specialist for a trade group, says the Republican from Shelby Township began...
View ArticleThe Skillman Foundation seeks submissions for 60 Examples of Detroit Genius...
Do you know a young trumpeter who is bound to be the next Miles Davis? What about a math wiz who can multiply circles around you, or a runner who could win a race with the wind? If so, a local...
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