| Type | Alternative weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | Arts and Entertainment |
| Publisher | John J. Badanjek |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Ceased publication | 2014 |
| Headquarters | 615 S. Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067 United States |
| Circulation | 75,000 |
| OCLC number | 702905552 |
Real Detroit Weekly (often called just Real Detroit) was a weekly newspaper distributed free of charge every Wednesday from 1999 to 2014, that focused mainly on entertainment news from metro Detroit. It had a proportion of advertisements similar to the Metro Times (and some of the same advertisers). Both publications were usually available at the same establishments. In May 2014, the two papers merged.[1]
Real Detroit was a cornerstone for local music and arts. Their collection of unique writers worked hard to keep that fact shining high. For most bands between 1999-2004, Real Detroit was their first or pivotal piece of press.
- ^ MT Staff (May 5, 2014). "Detroit Metro Times Announces Merger With Real Detroit Weekly". Metro Times.