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Erica Peplin with "Work Nights." Photo: Caroline HatanoA Grosse Pointe native's debut novel chronicles the complications of a queer love triangle. Why it matters: Erica Peplin's"Work Nights," published Tuesday, is among a surge in recent years of LGBTQ+ literature. Publishers increasingly see novels centering on queer characters as something larger audiences want.

4 days ago | axios.com | Annalise Frank

The Ford Fireworks. Photo: Courtesy of the Parade CompanyIf you're a fireworks type of person, Monday night is your night. State of play: The Ford Fireworks over the Detroit River begin at 10pm. This year's cheery theme is "Detroit summer vibes! Bring 'em on!"The show will last 24 minutes, according to a press release. Hart Plaza, Spirit Plaza and Belle Isle are the official viewing areas, per the Free Press.

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Tattoo artist Bree Sinclair; one of her tiny tattoos. Photos: Afsana Begum (left) and Sinclair. Maybe you've spent five years plotting your next tattoo. Or maybe a design caught your eye at a pop-up event and 30 minutes later, it was yours. The big picture: We've had hot girl summer and brat summer. Now, we decided, it's impulsive girl summer. Life is stressful, we need a break and there's no time like the present. Enter the flash tattoo.

1 week ago | axios.com | Annalise Frank

Illustration: Aïda Amer/AxiosWelcome back to our regular roundup of local election news. In the words of mayoral candidate and former Police Chief James Craig, "the gloves are off now."Yesterday, we gave you some substance on Monday night's Local 4 mayoral debate. Now, we're sharing some of the fireworks moments we're still thinking about. Jenkins' zingers: Former nonprofit CEO Saunteel Jenkins critiqued the debate's other candidates in her closing statement, saying: "The choice is clear.

1 week ago | axios.com | Annalise Frank

The candidates during Monday night's debate. Photo: Courtesy of WDIV-Local 4Affordable housing access is among Detroit's most pressing issues, and mayoral candidates tackled how they'd improve it during a debate televised on Local 4 Monday night. Why it matters: The city needs tens of thousands more affordable units to ease its housing crisis, the Detroit Justice Center found in a 2023 report. But construction costs are rising and subsidies only go so far.