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Congregation T’Chiyah’s virtual variety show: A chance to meet metro Detroit’s ‘queerest,’ social justice-driven, all-ages synagogue

“2021 M’CHAlyah! All Dressed Up & Nowhere To Go,” presented by Congregation T’chiyah, is being held virtually from 7-8:30 p.m.,…

3 years ago

Tribal communities in Michigan struggle to get justice for missing and murdered Indigenous people

Nangonhs-Ba Massey's death is part of an ongoing epidemic of violence against Indigenous women.

4 years ago

Your Detroit winter survival guide: 20+ ideas to help you make it to spring

In the Detroit Winter Survival Guide, find tips and activities to make The Worst Season a little more bearable.

4 years ago

Farewell to a local legend: Armando Galan, creator of the Detroit botana

In 1975, Armando Galan sealed his fate in Detroit food history when he added the botana to his menu.

4 years ago

A revelatory new photography exhibition illustrates the dignity of Detroiters at work and rest

In the exhibition “Russ Marshall: Detroit Photographs, 1958-2008,” now on view at the Detroit Institute of Arts, the artist’s life-long…

4 years ago

Flood of mail-in ballots could slow vote counting for Michigan primary

A sharp increase in the number of people voting by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic could slow the counting…

4 years ago

11 ways Detroiters’ ‘new normal’ actually makes life a little better

Here are the top 11 reasons why Detroiters are benefitting from the pandemic lifestyle.

4 years ago

Lawmakers make cuts, draw on rainy day funds to cover Michigan’s $2 billion budget hole

Michigan lawmakers began approving a plan Wednesday to address a $2.2 billion state budget hole caused by the coronavirus pandemic,…

4 years ago

August primary elections are causing major challenges for Michigan clerks

With COVID-19 concerns and an unprecedented volume of absentee voters, this year's election is unlike any other.

4 years ago

Michigan bars must close indoor seating under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s latest order

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday said she was closing indoor seating in bars in parts of the state, including…

4 years ago