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'Black Gold' Turns Derrick Crews into Reality TV Starsnew
The language is filthy and so are the men; for television, this seems about as real as reality programming can get. In fact, you get the feeling most of these dudes would rather be anywhere else than in front of a camera -- preferably up to their armpits in grime, grit and oil.
Metro Times |
Jim McFarlin |
06-24-2008 |
TV
As Obama Rises, Detroit Lacks a Leader Who Can Deliver Him Votesnew
For Obama to win Michigan he needs a huge turnout in Detroit to offset McCain's outstate support -- but at this point a divided Detroit does not bode well for Obama's chances.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
06-24-2008 |
Politics
The Von Bondies' Leader on Detroit, Jack White and True Lovenew
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Jason Stollsteimer was extremely forthcoming as he discussed his feelings about Detroit and some of the trials and tribulations experienced by the Von Bondies.
Metro Times |
Bill Holdship |
06-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Arrival of Summer Means its Time for Fishing in Detroitnew
Fishing's always been a popular warm-weather pastime in the city. The Detroit River snakes for miles along the city's edge, and its banks have hundreds of spots where someone can spend the day basking in the sun and listening to the waves splashing at the shore as they wait for a tug on their line.
Metro Times |
Detroitblogger John |
06-17-2008 |
Recreation
Forget Post-9/11, Get Ready for the Post-Obama Eranew
There have been generations of children who have bitterly told their parents -- and themselves -- that they had no real chance to make it, because they were black. I like to think that if Obama wins in November -- and maybe even if he doesn't -- that no little black kid will ever be able to say that with a straight face again.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
06-17-2008 |
Commentary
Michigan's HIV Stats Show Young African-Americans Hit Hardnew
African-Americans are twice as likely as whites to be diagnosed with HIV, with people younger than 25 at the highest risk, according to the annual report analyzing new HIV diagnoses in 2006 by race, sex and age.
Metro Times |
Staff |
06-17-2008 |
Science
The Dems Finally Get it Right on Michigannew
Ironically, Michigan, which wanted to be first, had its delegates finally awarded almost last.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
06-10-2008 |
Commentary
Proposed Foreclosure Moratorium Bill in Michigan Recalls 1930s Legislationnew
You know things are getting bad when legislators start drafting new bills modeled on laws originally enacted as a way to help people survive the Great Depression. But that's the spot we're now finding ourselves in when it comes to the issue of home foreclosures.
Metro Times |
Staff |
06-10-2008 |
Economy
Detroit Rock 'n' Roller Danny Kroha is Back with The Readiesnew
Kroha is already well-known on the Detroit scene; you'll recall his work with Gories and, more recently, the Demolition Doll Rods. Following the dissolution of the latter group and a brief spell trying to go solo, the guitarist's back with a new band, which is now beginning to kick up some real racket about town.
Metro Times |
Brett Callwood |
06-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Photo Tome Sheds Light on a Dark Scenenew
Photographer Peter Beste has compiled seven years of capturing fake blood and real shit, inverted crosses and mixed messages that reveal Norwegian black metal bands to be the Ramones of death metal: simple and conceptual, an expression of acceptance and rejection, cartoonish and dead serious.
Metro Times |
Tony Ware |
06-10-2008 |
Nonfiction
Were DeShawn and Marvin Reed Wrongfully Convicted?new
A paralyzed shooting victim first identified the two accused assailants now in prison in the blink of an eye. Now he's having second thoughts.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
06-10-2008 |
Crime & Justice
On the Promising Candidacy of Barack Obamanew
Now there is a sense of possibility, of hope, of something changing the dreariness.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
06-03-2008 |
Commentary
What Role Will Recycling Play in Detroit's Future?new
The issue of recycling is wrapped up in the broader debate about what to do with the massive incinerator in Detroit that burns the city's trash, as well as garbage trucked in from the suburbs, creating steam and electricity in the process.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
06-03-2008 |
Environment
Homophobic Attacks on the Rise in Michigannew
The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs last week released a report showing a 24 percent increase nationally in reported anti-gay hate crimes from 2006 to 2007 -- Michigan had the largest increase among the states, jumping from 97 to 226.
Metro Times |
Staff |
06-03-2008 |
LGBT
The Gore Gore Girls Return to Detroit as Conquering Heroesnew
There's always that struggle of getting the public to take an all-girl rock 'n' roll band seriously. "I think girl rock bands will always be considered a novelty," says Amy Gore. "At this point, our band is one of the best all-girl bands around, of all time, within the rock 'n' roll genre."
Metro Times |
Brett Callwood |
05-20-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
