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Michigan Restaurant Named ‘Best Steakhouse’ In America
There are plenty of restaurants to choose from in Michigan, but when you're looking for a steak that's a cut above the rest, you want the best steakhouse in the state. One Michigan restaurant was recently named one of the best in the U.S. for a juicy, perfectly cooked steak.
The Top Songs from 29 Michigan-Based Musicians
Maybe it doesn't get acknowledged enough, but Michigan is a truly innovative state. Throughout the history of our country, Michigan has given way to some of the best aspects of life. Whether it's the automotive industry, sports or music, the Mitten State has been one of the most integral states in America's collective culture.
Dangerous Infection Spreading Through Michigan Faster Than Usual
With the change of seasons often comes pesky illnesses as our bodies adjust to a different environment. On top of that, the perception of vaccines out of the COVID-19 pandemic has also made some illnesses more problematic than in the past. As a result, Michigan is seeing more cases of...
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Why AT&T Customers In Michigan Experienced Outages
Just under 3 months ago in March, the AT&T servers were hacked and caused a multitude of issues for the service provider and all of its customers. The hackers were able to get into the system and shut down cell service and even emergency cell service in many areas across the country for over 12 hours. This would leave many AT&T customers and customers from other service providers scrambling to find answers about their cell phones.
Beware: Michigan Health Officials Urge STI Testing As Cases Rise
Many Michigan residents prioritize the health of themselves and their loved ones. While there are plenty of illnesses and diseases to be concerned about, there's an alarming rise in sexually transmitted infections in several Michigan counties. Health officials are concerned and urging Michigan residents to get tested immediately. Michigan Health...
Red Wings Want You To Design Next Season’s Zamboni Gravy Boat Giveaway
Remember last year, when the Red Wings announced one of the coolest promotional giveaways ever, with the Zamboni Gravy Boats during their Thanksgiving game? Well, it was popular enough that Meijer is signing back on to do it again in 2024. However, this year, there's gonna be a change... YOU...
Michigan is Larger Than These 36 Major Countries Around the World
Michigan's pretty big, but in America, it's still only the 22nd largest state. When you're competing with states like Alaska, Texas, and California, it's hard to boast about your size. But, around the world, Michigan is still considered pretty large, and is actually larger than some pretty significant countries that...
Michigan Trailer Park Named All of its Streets After Popular TV Show
Most of us find comfort in our favorite television shows. Some surpass comfort to passion and find ways to incorporate our passion into everyday life. For example, a lot of people draw inspiration from their favorite television shows when naming their pets or children. This, admittedly, can be a bit cringy - coming from someone who is fairly guilty of the practice.
It’s Time to Accept Ford Field Will Never Host This Event Ever Again
Ford Field has held some incredible events over the years and is a true landmark of Detroit. For stadium-packing artists like Metallica, George Strait and The Weeknd, it's an incredible venue for concerts - and it will continue to be such for years to come. Ford Field is also a...
Should You Need An ID To Buy Baking Soda In Michigan?
The landscape of shopping has completely changed for many reasons such as the implementation of self-checkout lanes, the fallout of covid-19, the rising inflation costs, and the ever-changing rules of our society. It seems like every time we turn around there is a new rule or a change to the rules that were already set. This is making it more difficult to shop for things but it may all be for a good reason as they are just trying to keep us all safe and hold people accountable.
3 Michigan Towns Named In America’s 50th Safest College Towns
Going to college is one of the biggest changes in one's life not only for the person going to college but for all their friends and family. Often, college is a time for individuals to find themselves while preparing themselves for the real world and entering the workforce. College is meant to be enjoyed by all while also cherished for what it was when you leave because there will never be another period like the 4+ years you spend in college.
Michigan Shoppers Can Expect to Pay More For This Product Amid Shortage
These days it seems if it's not one thing, it's another! If it's not a longtime major retailer abruptly closing like Rue21 or Rite-Aid, then it's some sort of food recall, contagious virus or invasive species alert. Whatever happened to: "No news is good news"?. Not only has the cost...
ALERT: Michigan Residents Warned Of Severe Illness From Bug Bites
Many Michigan residents are ready to enjoy the warmer weather months ahead and spend more time enjoying the outdoors. And with the warmer temps, we tend to see more insects too. While most insects are harmless, Michigan residents are warned to protect themselves against a bug whose bite could cause a serious illness recently detected in the state.
UPDATE: We Owe An Apology to Michigan Man Caught Driving on Suspended License
Well, we messed up as a society, and were too quick to judge a fellow Michigander... even though he was judged by a judge before we ever got the chance to judge him... but that's beside the point now. It turns out, the man who went viral last week for...
RECALL: Popular Spice Sold In MI And OH Contains Deadly Bacteria
Many Michigan and Ohio households have a cupboard filled with spices to add flavor to our meals. But one popular spice could be adding more than just flavor to our food. And it's being pulled from store shelves in Michigan and Ohio for being tainted with a bacteria that could be deadly.
Nonla Burger is Closing One of its SW Michigan Spots for a ‘New Concept’
Since 2018, Nonla Burger has been keeping it simple, yet creative at their locations. Starting with just 900 square feet on Burdick Street in Kalamazoo, the hot burger spot soon expanded, and opened a second, larger location on Drake Road in Kalamazoo, then in Mattawan, and Grand Rapids in 2022.
12 Summer Ohio Destinations That Aren’t Amusement Parks
It's summer, which means its time to do some vacationing and interestingly enough, Ohio has some pretty cool spots you could visit. And NO, not all of them are amusement parks. In fact, NOTHING on this list is going to be at an amusement park, and probably a good alternative...
Hey Michigan, You’ve Been Cooking This Popular Side Dish Wrong All Along
I've been making more of an effort to cook better food since moving to Michigan. I've learned the importance of spices and simple experimentation can take a dish to the next level. But how you cook something makes all the difference too. Many foods can be cooked in a variety...
ALERT: Michigan Residents Warned Not To Travel To These 9 Places
Many Michigan residents are planning vacations for the summer season. Road trips around the Mitten, traveling to other states, or heading overseas. But officials warn Michigan residents of certain places to reconsider traveling to or completely avoid this travel season. Michigan Residents Warned To Avoid Traveling To 9 Places. The...
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