It’s a #WonderfulLife
Powered by likes and public approval, how social media is squandering the holiday spirit
2018 Candy Cane or Coal?
Santa has been keeping tabs on who’s been naughty and nice over the past year. He’s his jolly old self when awarding candy canes for good deeds but look out — he’s got an icy-cold North Pole attitude when punishing bad behavior.
New Year’s Eve, Brooklyn Style
Tips for celebrating 2019 from the pros at Brooklyn Outdoor
A Mother Without Borders
How a former educator in Grosse Pointe Park became an immigration activist
Here's Why Petoskey’s Bay View Resort Is Under a Magnifying Glass
The history, facts, and recent allegations against the National Landmark
Expand Your Personal Library with These 6 Titles
New and notable reads to satisfy your inner bookworm
Add These 6 Titles to Your Summer Reading List
New and notable reads to enjoy through the season
A Look Inside Bob’s Jukebox Emporium
Morningside resident Bob Welke is the man to call for vintage music machine repairs, restorations, and more
Checking in With Electric Six
With more than 20 years in the business and 14 albums under their collective belts, a cult-favorite band rocks on
4 Years In the Making, Planet Ant's Sci-Fi Rock Opera Takes Off
Meet the costumers, composers, and performers who made it happen
The Gentleman’s Guide to Style
From grooming to shopping, a comprehensive directory for stylish men in metro Detroit
Woman to Woman: A Candid Conversation on Body Image
Producer Alyonka Larionov and plus-size model Leah Vernon discuss their struggles with eating disorders
Life Support
Letter from the Heath Guide Editor, Lyndsay Green
The Greatest (Woman) Of All Time
Flint boxer Claressa Shields may have Olympic gold medals under her belt, but she’s just getting started
City Guide: Exploring Metro Detroit From A to Z
From the arts to the Detroit Zoo, here are some must-see area attractions and events
Detroit’s Inferiority Complex? Not Any Longer.
Letter From the Editor
It’s a New Semester for Marygrove College
After cutting undergraduate programs, a beloved liberal arts college looks to reinvent itself
Meet the Digital Stewards of the Equitable Internet Initiative
The team bringing internet service to residents in three Detroit neighborhoods is building more than a wireless network — it’s building community
Exploring the Art of Over-the-Top Cocktails
We gave five of metro Detroit’s top bartenders full creative freedom to craft their most avant-garde concoctions. What we got exceeded our highest expectations
What’s the Source of the Steam Pouring Out of Detroit’s Sidewalks?
Environmental groups want to clear the air about the fuel behind a little-known power system
The Philosophy Behind Intentional, Unconventional Home Decor
Inside a former window dresser’s eclectic West Village home
An Anatomy of Deportation: Jose Luis Sanchez-Ronquillo
How current U.S. immigration policy divided an Ann Arbor family
Why Abdul El-Sayed's Run for Governor Is for Real
Can a political rookie from Michigan become America's first Muslim governor?
Female Entrepreneurs Are Staking Their Claim in Detroit
These three women-owned businesses are unstacking the deck
The Era of Autonomous Vehicles May Be Here Sooner than Expected
What does that mean for Detroit's legacy automakers?
Rebuilding the Bridges Between Detroit's Jewish and African-American Worshippers
A pastor and a rabbi are making 'interfaith' more than just a buzzword
Shop Early... and Shop Local
Letter from the Editor
Our Kids Ruined a Perfectly Good Band
For The Hard Lessons, love and family won out over fame
Are the Detroit Suburbs Headed for Trouble?
The American dream is no longer in suburbia
Could this Detroit Native be the Next Pope?
How the weight-lifting, piano-playing, former football player became part of the Roman Catholic hierarchy
Meet the People Who Made Recycling Happen in Detroit
For a long time, Detroit was the largest city in America that didn’t recycle. It took a major DIY citizen effort to change that
Those Who Can, Do
Letter From the Editor
Mark and the Giant Pumpkin
Here’s how a Holly handyman became Michigan’s heavyweight champ of oversize produce
Best Dressed 2017
Meet metro Detroit's most stylish NFL player, dentist, nail salon owner, and more
Hop ’Til You Drop
D-Cyphering Jenny Risher’s new book and DIA exhibit
Family Meal
Even among strangers, you’re never alone when you gather for Chinese hot pot
Avalon International Breads Gives Rise to Change
Twenty years ago, two women had the vision to open an organic bakery in the Cass Corridor. They take a look back and share their vision for the future
Rookies and Veterans
Letter From the Editor
Who to Watch at the Tony Awards
U-M composers already have a Golden Globe and an Oscar. And perhaps this Sunday, a Tony, too
An Hour With... Dani Woods
Office of the Chief LGBT Liaison, Detroit Police Department
How to Pair Cheese and Chocolate
Local cheesemonger enchants taste buds with chocolate and cheese pop-ups
Socialization Therapies at Michigan Hospitals Help Address Kids' Emotional Needs
Through art, music, and other programs, young patients maintain their identities, ease stress and anxiety
Detroit Designers Embrace Challenges of Eco-Friendly Fashion
Being sustainable and stylish don't have to be mutually exclusive as local brands get creative with recycled materials, give back to the community
An Hour With... Austin Black II
Founder, City Living Detroit
Erasing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
Anxiety disorders and depression are often faceless — as well as misunderstood and mistreated
Muskrat Dinners a Tradition During Lent Downriver
For some, meal conjures up feelings of family, nostalgia, and cultural identity, but longtime custom may be in danger of fading away
Detroit Actress Ryan Destiny Lights Up Small Screen on Fox Drama 'Star'
Singer grew up on Joy Road near Rouge Park, attended middle school and high school in West Bloomfield
An Hour With ... Sonya Mays
Detroit Public Schools Community District board member; President/CEO of Develop Detroit
An Hour With... Irvin D. Reid
President Emeritus, Wayne State University
Left in Plain Sight in the Snow
A heinous serial criminal. An alleged cover-up. A father fights to reveal the identity of his child’s murderer, the Oakland County Child Killer, 40 years later.
Eyes on Detroit
In a tension-filled sociopolitical climate, the city's police department is deploying a tall order of synchronized on-person and in-car cameras.
Essay: Detroit Can Beat the Gentrification Game
It won’t be easy, but the city can be a national model for inclusive economic redevelopment
An Hour With ... John Conyers Jr.
Congressman of Michigan's 13th Congressional District
Who Killed Barry Crane?
In 1985, the Detroit native's body was found at his California townhouse. Despite the discovery of new DNA evidence no one has pinned down who killed the man known as the Babe Ruth of bridge and why.
Did Kwame Kilpatrick Actually Help Detroit?
Disgraced and out of appeals, Detroit former mayor will still be sitting in a federal prison on New Year’s Day 2037. But could his corruption have, in an odd way, actually improved the city?
An Hour With... Greg Russell
Movie reviewer for Live in the D
Culinary Program at Michigan Prison Nourishes Raw Talent
Prisoners learn more than the technical skills needed to be a cook — they learn what it takes to be a chef
Lost and Found
Detroit Artifactry builds a business around eclectic home decor
An Hour With... Kym Worthy
Wayne County Prosecutor
By Any Other Name…
It doesn’t sound fancy, but Pop’s For Italian serves up extremely well-prepared Italian dishes paired with an ambitious wine program
The Greatest Show Off Earth!
Detroit Flyhouse Circus School teaches kids (and adults) to channel their inner acrobat
An Hour With... Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
Executive Director and Health Officer of the Detroit Health Department
Back on Track?
A mass transit plan was almost derailed by the usual political potholes. But regional cooperation is finally in the hands of the voters.
Art House
How one architect is attempting to reimagine Detroit’s blight
Worthy Setting
Elegant dining in Rochester’s century-old Chapman House
Hallowed Ground
Fifty years ago this October, The Grande Ballroom became Detroit’s brick-and-mortar embodiment of the sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll era
Designs on Detroit
Annual festival looks to the future
World-Wise Chickens
What the Wasserman Projects’ permanent art exhibit says about diversity
Beyond Barbecue
For more than just table-top grilling, Chung Ki Wa in Sterling Heights dishes up authentic Korean fare
Politics of the Plate
Local pop-up focuses on educating diners through worldly cuisine
What’s Old is New Again
In Detroit’s faded Chinatown, the Peterboro takes Asian cooking to new and delightful heights
Takin' it to the Streets
Performers from Detroit’s small busking community face an unclear city ordinance — and some friendly competition
After Aaliyah
Fifteen years after her untimely death the Detroit star still matters, but her legacy is in question
Fashionably Philanthropic
The Founders Junior Council’s longstanding Fash Bash has become one of the DIA’s most anticipated events
Digging Deep
Composting group Detroit Dirt continues to unearth a wealth of success in the city’s urban farming community and beyond
A Tale of Two Michigans
A Troll explores the Upper Peninsula, one pasty at a time
Sunday Dinner, Five Days a Week
Supino Pizza owner pays homage to his family through La Rondinella’s authentic Italian regional dishes
Northern Light
The Rev. Joan Ross keeps the faith, fighting for families and residents in one of Detroit’s oft-neglected neighborhoods
A Different Dog
A wizened look beyond the coney to metro Detroit’s alternative hot dog offerings
No-Frills, Fine Food
A small but mighty Spencer is making an impression on the Ann Arbor restaurant scene
An Hour With... Michael Poris
We talk with the architect and co-founder of McIntosh Poris Associates
Molly's Picks
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots
Still Reeling?
Michigan’s film industry is uncertain after the end of the state’s financial incentives
Old School Meets New School
Old school meets new school
The Way It Was
Few images suggest the lackadaisical days of summer better than this photograph of the Harvey C. Jackson family
Finding a Better World
Psychedelic Healing Shack of Detroit aims to help others heal themselves and the community
Branches on the Evolutionary Tee
Born from a desire to change the city’s image, the Detroit pride T-shirt has grown into a fashionable summer essential
A Grand Balance
The Belle Isle Grand Prix brings money, commerce, and exposure to Detroit, but some parkgoers think reduced accessibility to the island doesn’t add up to a victory
Eyes on the Road
Detroit Institute of Arts exhibition goes on a photographic tour of the United States of America
