Senate approves ‘productivity credits’ that would reduce prison time
Inmates could see their time in prison reduced if they earn education credits or complete job training or other approved...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Michigan made music from Lilly Macphee and The New Old; ‘Yacht Rock’ thoughts + more
On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, some new holiday music (but not too much), Detroit's Lilly MacPhee and...
Scholarship program aims to encourage more diversity in clinical trials
A metro Detroit cancer specialist is applauding a foundation’s efforts to address the long-standing need for increasing the number of...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Empire’ by Eddie Chacon feat. John Caroll Kirby
This week’s Pick of the Week comes from Eddie Chacon, who was one half of the ’90s duo Charles &...
Michigan House Republicans stage walk out
Michigan House Republicans walked out of session early Friday afternoon shortly after voting began. They said they wouldn’t come back...
The Metro: Exploring gender roles in 2024, from ‘girlboss’ to ‘trad wife’
The incoming Trump administration wants a return to traditional family values, and a lot of people who voted for him...
Liner Notes: Candace Nicole’s debut album gives listeners something they can feel
Welcome to Liner Notes, where we dig into the stories and offer commentary behind the albums that resonate beyond the...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate passes ‘ghost gun’ bills; Detroit offers warming centers + more
The Michigan Senate has passed a bill that bans the sales and possession of “ghost guns.” Ghost guns are guns...
MichMash: Michigan Legislature’s final days cover EVs, charter schools + more
The final days of the current iteration of the Michigan Legislature are upon us as the Republican majority in the...
Jazz pianist Elew’s electrifying set at Cliff Bell’s
Sometimes at Cliff Bell’s, the jazz gets drowned out by the clink of forks on plates. That’s usually on the...
The Metro Events Guide: Films, exhibits and festivals to check out this weekend
This week, we’ve got thought-provoking films, feminist fiber art displays and a showcase of some of the funniest comics in...
In The Groove: Rosie Lowe, Allysha Joy, Kokoroko + more new music from Detroit and beyond
You warm up with Nina Simone. You discover the voice of Allysha Joy. You realize Tyler The Creator sampled Zamrock...