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The Cheapest Fast Food Joint in Michigan Only has 16 Locations
It seems today that eating fast food is as poor a decision as it's ever been. Make no mistake, fast food has never been particularly great tasting or good for you, but it was at least cheap and convenient. These days it's nearly $15 to feed one person at McDonald's...
Flashback: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Judges Take Kalamazoo’s Big Banana Car For a Spin!
Here in Southwest Michigan, specifically Kalamazoo, the Big Banana Car is a local celebrity. I mean, it's a giant oversized banana on wheels-- what's not to love?!. Owner Steve Braithwaite a.k.a. "Ridiculous Steve" is originally from Oxfordshire, England but somehow he managed to find his way to Southwest Michigan of all places to bring one of his most "ridiculous" dreams to fruition. According to his website,
Ohio Residents Are Actually Banned From Planting THIS Tree In Their Yard
The tree is also commonly referred to as a Callery pear tree. And if you don't recognize the tree by its sight, then you'll certainly know it by its smell!. In my opinion a Bradford pear tree smells like stinky feet, but some have described it as "fishy" or compared it to the stench of urine. Whatever it may be, it's not great!
Ohio Town Named One of the Best Small Towns in America
This tiny Ohio town landed on a recent list of the 100 best small towns in America to live in. Last week a publication called Far and Wide posted a list of the best small towns in our country to live in. All of the small towns that made this list have fewer than 10,000 residents. The Ohio town that made the list can be found just East of Dayton. With a 2022 estimated population of less than 4,000 people, Yellow Springs, Ohio landed at number 62 on the list.
Least Trusted Restaurant Chains in U.S. Has 74 Michigan Locations
2 popular Michigan restaurant chains tied for the least trusted in the Nation. I'm not sure I'm buying this. What do you think?. A survey was published just before the beginning of 2023 asking people who the most and least trusted restaurant brands in America are in their opinions. So, to be clear, this data is a year old. The survey published by ChainStoreAge.com based the trustworthiness of restaurant chains on the following:
Two Michigan Communities Named ‘Best Small Towns’ In The Midwest
Michigan is home to so many amazing towns that it would be difficult to choose just one as 'the best'. And that's why we're not surprised that two have recently landed on the list of the best small towns that you have to visit in the Midwest. Two Michigan Communities...
Here’s Where to Find Michigan’s Only ‘Letters to Heaven’ Mailbox
As far as we know it's the only one in existence in the entire U.S.!. Located inside one Detroit suburb you'll find an extraordinary mailbox that's unlike any other. What makes this mailbox so different? Well, it doesn't require any postage for one. Oh-- and it's located within a cemetery.
Most Walkable Cities in Ohio
A national publication recently posted the 10 most walkable cities in the Buckeye state. Did they get this right? Using Walkscore, Redfin put together a list of the safest and most pedestrian-friendly cities in Ohio. I would argue that Cleveland shouldn't be in the top 10 when it comes to safety, but what do I know? The ranking scale is from 1-100 with the following methodology according to Redfin,
Prescribed Burns Scheduled For Kalamazoo’s Asylum Lake Preserve
A new season means new beginnings and a fresh start. Spring cleaning isn't just for your home, you know! Sometimes Mother Nature needs a fresh start too. Now that spring has arrived and we've finally seen some 70 degree days I'm eager to start hitting the trails and exploring the great outdoors. Some of my favorite parks and trails in the Kalamazoo area include Bow in the Clouds Preserve off Gull Road and Nazareth, the Celery Flats in Portage, and Asylum Lake Preserve near Drake and Parkview in Kalamazoo.
What Are the Purple Flowers Covering Michigan Fields?
Here's what you need to know about all of those beautiful purple flower-covered fields you see blooming in Michigan. As the weather gradually warms up we are seeing gorgeous purple fields blooming around Michigan. How do these purple flowers affect us locally?. What Are the Purple Flowers Covering Michigan Fields?
URGENT-Michigan Residents Warned To Throw Away Recalled Spice Now
Making home-cooked meals in Michigan ensures that we know what's going into our food that we feed ourselves and our families. And most residents have a cupboard of spices we use daily to season our meals. But Michigan Health Officials and the FDA warn residents to immediately throw away a popular spice that has recently been recalled.
Dollar Tree Confirms Big Changes Affecting All Michigan Locations
Dollar Tree stores in Michigan provide shoppers with big savings on daily essentials, party supplies, home goods, and food items. With most items being $1, it's easy to walk out with several bags of items you would pay more for at other stores. But, Dollar Tree is now confirming big changes are coming to stores that will affect Michigan shoppers soon.
We Now Know What’s Replacing Former Blaze Pizza in Portage, MI
The pizza shop closed its doors in June 2022. Originally based in California the fast-casual pizza chain has over 300 locations across the U.S. and Canada, including 6 in Michigan. At one point in time Blaze Pizza operated two locations in the Kalamazoo area: one on Westnedge in Portage and...
Love to Knit? This Resort in Northern Michigan Wants to Feature YOUR Handiwork
Michigan has two notable bridges now, did you realize? Of course we all know and love The Mighty Mac a.k.a the Mackinac Bridge which is, "the seventh-longest suspension bridge in the world." Located about an hour south of the bridge is another suspension bridge of note; since October 2022 Boyne...
ALERT: FDA Warns Of Temporary Insulin Shortage In Ohio
One of the nation's largest insulin manufacturers has announced delays in production. Headquartered in Indianapolis, pharmaceutical company Eli 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. While the Top 3...
Michigan’s Connection to Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know”
The moment "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette came full circle for Dave Coulier on the streets of Detroit. You may remember Dave Coulier as Joey from the 80s/90s sitcom Full House. Coulier is a native Michigander as he was born and raised on the East side of the state in St. Clair Shores. Rumors have floated around for several years that many of the songs from Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill album are about the Full House star. The two dated when Alanis was 18-years-old and Dave was 33 back in 1992. The relationship lasted nearly 2 years.
If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ At A Michigan Walmart, Leave Immediately
We should start paying attention to the Walmart intercom for our safety. Do you pay attention to the intercom system at large stores like Walmart while you're shopping or do you tune them out? It's pretty common for people to tune it out as if it's white noise. 9 times out of 10 it has nothing to do with us, the shoppers. For example, if you hear "code spark" at Walmart, that means they need help at the registers because the lines are getting too long. It's basically an "all hands on deck" call. Believe it or not, there are special Walmart codes that we need to know as customers.
Ohio is Home to Some of the Fattest Cities in America
It's not exactly breaking news that America is an overweight country. Roughly 42% of Americans are obese. Of course, some places are bit healthier than others. Look to the coasts and you'll see that more people are at their bathing suit weight throughout the year. Through the Rust Belt and the Midwest, it's cold and harsh outside, so more people tend to have a few extra pounds.
Michigan’s Cheapest Grocery Store to Close For an Entire Day
Michigan's favorite grocery store may be Meijer, but we all know it's not the cheapest. The cheapest grocery store in the Mitten State is actually Aldi. In total, there are 107 Aldi stores sprinkled across Michigan and soon they'll all be closed for an entire day. Now, many national retailers...
The Detroit Lions First Mascot Looked Like An AI Generated Nightmare
Mascots are synonymous with so many sports teams, and here in Michigan we have some iconic mascots like Hooper, Paws, and Roary. The Detroit Red Wings are the only professional team in Michigan that doesn’t have an active mascot but has always been represented with a purple octopus. Ever...
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