Year: 2024

It may take a keen eye to notice the white panels mounted on the buildings that surround Norris Square Park, but anyone with a phone or laptop will notice this: …

A section of Wissahickon Valley Park that exploded in popularity during the pandemic just got a major upgrade in the form of a new pedestrian bridge with an observation deck, …

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield announced Tuesday night that she’s running for mayor, positioning herself as a champion for equity and inclusive growth in a city where economic disparities …

“Transit resilience is more than just being prepared for future floods. It means we have redundancies in other forms, like ferries, when trains or bridges are not operational.” Michael Appleton/Mayoral …

Officials attributed the closures to a steady decline in the number of people in the shelter system over the last several months—though nearly 55,000 migrants and asylum seekers remain, the …

The uptick comes despite a decline in the estimated number of new infections overall, which dropped by 17 percent. Latino New Yorkers represented 42 percent of the city’s new diagnoses …

The shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 in NYC took a dramatic turn with the arrest of a suspect Monday morning at an Altoona, Pa. McDonald’s, …

Downtown Detroit is getting a touch of holiday magic this December with the arrival of Santa’s Side Hustle, a festive pop-up bar inspired by the holiday classic Elf. The seasonal …

It’s game time: City Council’s Committee of the Whole is expected to hold a vote on the arena on Wednesday.  The Councilmembers will make their decisions after a week marked …

We have put together a list of the top marijuana seed banks selling high-quality cannabis seeds at fair prices to assist you on your marijuana cultivating journey. These seed banks …

Police arrested a suspect Monday morning in the brazen shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, and the 26-year-old man has ties to Philadelphia. Luigi Nicholas Mangione was …

En agosto California aprobó una ley que le permite a los funcionarios de salud investigar las condiciones sanitarias en los centros de detención, pero en octubre, el GEO Group, uno …

“When our family did finally find stable housing, it was transformative. Our apartment finally became a home—a foundation for our lives to flourish.” Adi Talwar CityViews are readers’ opinions, not …

As Michigan Democrats are set to lose their trifecta in mere weeks, we need our leaders to act with courage and urgency now to protect our communities. The next two …

Juan Soto is a New York Met. Owner Steve Cohen threw fistfuls of money at the 26-year-old slugger until he eventually signed for 15 years and $765 million, the same …

There is a new person at the helm at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture, and he promises to bring a new perspective. Last month, Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta, who …

An Allen Park man was arraigned Monday on multiple felonies in connection with an alleged human trafficking and prostitution operation based out of a Southgate home he owned. Michael Richard …

Residents living at NYCHA’s Hylan Houses in Bushwick have a few days left to make a decision on the next chapter of their homes. “I’m going with the Trust,” said …

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Adi Talwar Activists outside Brooklyn Housing Court in 2023 …

They don’t teach you in journalism school about what to do when Caitlyn Jenner calls you at midnight from Australia while you’re violently stoned on a 20-mg edible. In my …

Lincoln Financial Field will host eight games of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including a Fourth of July match of the tune-up tournament for the 2026 World Cup, soccer’s …

Detroit’s historic Michigan Central Station, an emblem of the city’s resurgence efforts, welcomed its first food-and-beverage tenant in decades Friday with the grand opening of Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts. …

It’s been a knockout week for Rocky Balboa. It included the second annual Rocky Day, in honor of fictional Philly legend Rocky Balboa and the release of the original “Rocky” …

An international human trafficking ring allegedly forced women of Chinese and Korean origin into sexual exploitation at illicit massage parlors across Wayne and Macomb counties, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel …

Downtown Ferndale eatery the Emory is closing its doors at the end of the month, according to an announcement made on social media Friday morning. The restaurant, long known for …

The latest Center City District report on downtown retail offered a generally sunny economic view. Overall, the retail occupancy rate for the area, spanning from Girard Avenue to the north to …

The City Council approved a modified version of the mayor’s sweeping zoning reform plan, City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, with a vote of 31-to-20. Here’s how each lawmaker landed. …

Welcome to The Straight Dope, our new weekly series that explores the best cannabis products in Michigan. In the ever-evolving world of cannabis, a group of friends from Michigan is …

Mayor Parker gave bike safety advocates a big win Wednesday, signing into law legislation that prohibits vehicles from parking in bike lanes.  The legislation classifies 35 miles of city streets …

“While I supported the majority of the zoning reforms originally proposed, the modifications maintain its key components while accommodating specific neighborhood concerns and, most importantly, the essential principle that housing …

Yes, we all love Harry Potter, but really, isn’t it a little much? Eight movies, seven books, and 3,407 pages? We’re not even going to try to calculate the number …

Thinking about protecting your home from flooding in the new year? These resources can help you get insurance coverage. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Flood damage in Woodside, Queens, following Hurricane …

A legal and public relations battle between Michigan auto accident attorney Steven Gursten and CURE Auto Insurance has gotten ugly after the New Jersey-based insurer filed its second lawsuit against …

The Council will vote on a modified version of the City of Yes plan—one which scales back some of the zoning reforms included in the original, adds affordability incentives, and …

On its face, the imminent closure of a 3-year-old Giant Heirloom grocery store on East Market Street would seem to underline the ongoing challenges for retailers and commercial landlords in …

If there’s one thing Michigan residents love, it’s their cannabis. A new study by LeafLink ranks Michigan second in the nation for marijuana sales per resident, trailing only Alaska, where …

East English Village and Morningside, two neighborhoods on Detroit’s east side, are sprucing up majorly: newish coffee shops, Next Chapter Books, and now a fine-dining seafood restaurant with live jazz, …

After achieving sobriety and “channeling a future version” of herself through three releases in 2024, Chelsea Wolfe looks to cap the year off with two performances in the Sanctuary of …

‘Tis the season for holiday lightings and festivities. With tall trees and holiday decor popping up across the city, we’ve rounded up several light shows and ceremonies for you to …

Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the “Get out the Bike Lane” bill Wednesday, making it illegal for motor vehicles to stop in any of the city’s bike lanes. “City Council and …

“While revised zoning enables new structures, what other structures can we put in place to ensure that rising developments aren’t accompanied by still-rising rents?” Adi Talwar CityViews are readers’ opinions, …

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s announcement that he’s running for governor of Michigan as an independent has sent shockwaves through the state’s political landscape. For a lifelong Democrat who has built …

As City Council gets ready to begin voting on the Sixers’ arena proposal, the final public comment session provided them little wiggle room — supporters and opponents showed up Monday night, and …

Clarkston’s dining scene has a new centerpiece with the opening of Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse, a contemporary steakhouse housed in the historic Rudy’s Market building at 9 S. Main Street. Since …

Just Smash It is in the middle of an unexpected 6:30 p.m. rush. Three young women wearing scrubs are using the restaurant’s kiosk to browse the menu, while four Detroit …

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Blaming others for our problems is rarely helpful. If we expend emotional energy focusing on how people have offended and hurt us, we diminish our motivation …

Fat Ray is in Detroit’s New Center One building exuding an overwhelming abundance of positive energy. He’s dressed in black jeans and a Bruiser Brigade jacket, with a bucket hat …

This is the time of year when I start watching Christmas movies with a gleeful and reckless abandon… quality be damned. It doesn’t really matter if it’s good or not …

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals. This weekend Kevin McCallister, Macaulay Culkin himself, is coming to the Masonic Temple for a holiday screening of the 1990 classic Home Alone. After the …

Monday night was the final public comment session for the 76ers arena, and Philadelphia did not go quietly. Tensions were high throughout the night, with some bitter exchanges between people …