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Will Jared Goff Buy This Home After $212 Million Contract?
Quarterback Jared Goff signed a gigantic contract extension with the Detroit Lions. Where will he live in Michigan?. Last summer Jared Goff purchased a $10.5 million home in Manhattan Beach, California. Maybe he wasn't expecting to be the most talked about Detroit Lion since Barry Sanders when he purchased that home in Cali. Earlier this week, Goff and the Lions signed a 4 year, $212 Million contract extension. Jared Goff will need a Michigan crib and he has the money for a nice one.
This Michigan Food Truck is The Best Bang For Your Buck
I'm not sure when the trend of excellent food trucks began, but boy am I here for it. There's nothing quite like walking a downtown street, seeing an interesting truck and stopping by for a quick, and usually cheap, meal. Food trucks have garnered a strong reputation over the years...
With 21 Locations Across Indiana, Is This Popular Chain Restaurant Facing Bankruptcy?
You've probably heard about all the popular chain restaurants that are on the edge of bankruptcy and quietly-- or not so quietly-- closing across the country. They're dropping like flies!. Just within the past week we've learned that Red Lobster is liquidating stores and we expect Applebee's to soon follow...
Michigan Has 2 of the Most Picturesque Small Towns in America
A publication recently placed these two small, gorgeous Michigan towns on the 'Most Picturesque Small Towns in America' list. NC Travel Guides published their list of the 120 most beautiful small towns using the following factors,. Our team compared 500 small towns. To determine which are the most picturesque, we...
Michigan Residents Should Know This About Common Law Marriage
Finding someone that you can vibe with, falling in love, and having an elaborate wedding is only one part of the fantasy of being married. It's something that many of us are taught to dream of and something that is imagined for days on end until it comes true. For some people, they find the joy of marriage in an unorthodox way, and that's fine too as there is no right way to do things, but it is the ultimate goal.
Michigan State ‘Fighting Farmers’ and Other Old Michigan Mascots
We don't see too many mascot name changes these days. But about a century ago when organized sports were becoming a thing, mascots changed a lot. Some of the names these teams chose are hilarious because what made for a good mascot wasn't widespread knowledge - nor did the academics care to have one in the first place.
Saugatuck Brewing & Michigan DNR Want You To Drink More Beer, Please
We'll be cracking a cold one for the cause all summer long!. Beer brings people together and Saugatuck Brewing and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are no exception. The two have joined forces to celebrate and preserve habitat restoration efforts across the Great Lakes State. With trout season...
Ohio Is The 3rd Cheapest State To Watch Professional Sports
Many of us spend countless hours of our lives parked in front of a television, tablet, phone, or laptop/desktop screen watching one of the many sporting events that come on in a year. Whether it is in the comfort of your own home, at work, or at a sports bar, one of the most relaxing and enjoyable things for many of us is watching our favorite sport/team go to battle. Although watching on TV can be enjoyable, there's nothing like being there in person.
Illinois Residents Still Struggling To Find Insulin Amid Shortage
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced two of its widely used insulin formulations would become temporarily unavailable; a month later is there any end in sight?. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Lilly was the first to commercialize insulin back in 1923. Today drug manufacturers Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, and Eli Lilly are the world's top 3 largest producers of insulin. In fact per Al Jazeera,
This Detroit Restaurant’s Breakfast Sandwich Was Named Best in Michigan
Hot Take: Breakfast food is the best food. The options are so versatile and always seem to give you a spark of energy and a comforting feeling. But maybe the best thing is how the foods combine for true masterpieces. Now, I'm from the south where biscuits are king. But...
Popular Chain Restaurant With 16 Ohio Locations Facing Bankruptcy, Closings
Given all the recent restaurant and big box closures I can't say we're surprised. Our dollars don't seem to stretch very far these days. As consumers are forced to decide how and where they'll spend their money it seems like all these chain restaurants are starting to get left in the dust.
Brit Hilariously Explains All 50 States, Nails Michigan
Oh boy, does America have a reputation. What's normal to us in the States is often bewildering to folks in other countries. And with the rise of social media, America's tomfoolery continues to baffle citizens around the world. That said, no social media rivalry is bigger than the United States...
‘Unfrosted’ Movie Makes Battle Creek Look Far More Extravagant Than It Actually Is
The Jerry Seinfeld-led movie "Unfrosted" came out on Netflix this week, and by all accounts, it's pretty fun. Basically, it follows the creation of the Pop-Tart, and Kellogg's Competition with cross-town rivals Post, and does so in a fantastical, almost child-like fashion. But one thing stood out to me as...
Remote Michigan Spot Named One of America’s Top Hidden Gems
Who's ready for their in-state summer vacation here in Michigan?. I love exploring this state. I've lived in Michigan for a little less than two years, but every chance I get to see something brand new in the state, it never fails to impress. Michigan has plenty of man-made attractions,...
Small Michigan Town Named Among Best Places To Visit In America
Michigan is home to some big cities with a lot to offer residents and tourists. But there are many reasons to visit small-town gems in the Great Lakes State. One community in Michigan was named one of the best places to visit in the nation. Small Town In Michigan Named...
7 Biggest Electricity Using Appliances in Michigan Homes
The items in your home that take up the most electricity might surprise you. On average, Michigan residents are paying around $160 a month for electricity at a rate higher than the National average according to EnergySage.com,. The average residential electricity rate in Michigan is 19 ¢/kWh, which is 5%...
Does Michigan Get a Lot of Tornados?
How big is a tornado risk here in Michigan? Let's jump into the numbers and compare state to state. After seeing videos of the recent devastation in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa which were hit hard by tornados, it's hard not to wonder how bad the tornado risk is for Michigan this summer. On average Michigan experiences 16 tornados a year. To put that in perspective, Oklahoma averages 66 a year. Below you'll find that Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois are among the 20 worst states for tornados. I'm shocked that Indiana ranked so high on this index.
Michigan Is Home To The Oldest Lilacs In The Entire Nation
Officials says the tulips over in Holland, MI are at peak bloom right now just as the Tulip Time Festival is set to kick off. With lilac bushes across the state beginning to blossom we look forward to Michigan's annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival next month in June. Did you...
Michigan’s Favorite Pop-Tart is a Classic
Is it just me, or are Pop-Tarts really popular right now? Maybe it's because Jerry Seinfeld is making a movie about them. Or because the Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot is edible. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining. I have Pop-Tarts for breakfast almost every day during the workweek - which puts me in the top 2% of Pop-Tarts enjoyers, apparently.
West Michigan’s Only Authentic German Beer Garden Shares Opening Date
Now in its 3rd season the outdoor venue claims to be the, "first authentic German-style Beer Garden in Southwest Michigan." Similar to the beer gardens in Germany, Steinspark Biergarten in Portage, Michigan features an all-outdoor space. This is basically one huge backyard where friends can gather, eat, drink, and be merry!
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