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Are There Still Active Sundown Towns In Michigan?
We are all aware of the origins of the United States of America and how many ethnic groups were constricted to be slaves and seen as less than humans. Even when they were set free, the process to obtain present-day freedom was very slow. They still had to deal with racism, jim-crow laws, segregation, and other dangers. One of those dangers was sundown towns all over the country.
Dog and Alligator Didn’t Eat for Weeks after Michigan Owner Died in Their Home
It's always sad to learn about pets that were more-or-less abandoned in their home after their owners died. Sometimes you hear some pretty gruesome stories about the aftermath, and other times, you just feel sad for the person's family, and their pets that now have to be re-homed or adopted.
3 Michigan Cities Ranked Among the 100 Best BBQ Towns in the US
A new survey ranking the barbecue options in America's 500 biggest cities says 3 of the country's best 100 locations are in Michigan. Granted, we're not up there in the Top 10 with BBQ meccas like Kansas City, Memphis and St. Louis - but Michigan's holding its own. So, what...
This is the Highest Point in Michigan
There are plenty of jokes to throw around with the words "high" and "Michigan". While, yes, Michigan sells and smokes a ton of weed, we aren't talking about who can get the highest, but rather where you can get the highest. Okay, maybe that phrasing doesn't work either. Jokes aside,...
This Michigan Roadside Park Is Affectionally Known as ‘Goose Poop Island’
You'll never see this name on any map, but there's a roadside park in southern Michigan that has the loving nickname of 'Goose Poop Island.' The true name of the landmark is Maple Island and it sits in Maple Lake. A short foot bridge connect the island to the mainland in the village of Paw Paw and it's easily accessible by drivers on M-40.
Spend the Night at This Michigan Airbnb With a Bowling Alley
Staying at an Airbnb can be a unique enough experience as it is. But that experience becomes even cooler once you factor in a bowling alley. If you're looking for a cool place to stay in Michigan, allow me to turn your attention to the city of Evart, just east of Reed City.
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
You Could Own A Major Piece of Michigan State History
There have been some legendary college basketball games played in Michigan throughout the years. From the rise of the Fab Five at the University of Michigan to the legendary run that Tom Izzo has had at Michigan State University, they had Benson incredible games played, particularly at the Breslin Center, which is the home of the Michigan State Spartans basketball team.
6 Must-See Michigan Attractions Receive Top Rank in National Poll
It's a great time to live in the Great Lakes State. We certainly know we're America's "best coast" but don't just take our word for it!. USA Today's national reader poll, 10Best, is known for highlighting the best travel destinations whether you're looking for family-friendly hotels, arts and local culture, or cuisine.
Dave’s Hot Chicken Opening New Michigan Location
Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its seventh Michigan restaurant on Friday, July 12th, 2024. The backstory of this nationwide restaurant is a true rags-to-riches story. The first Dave's Hot Chicken opened in a West Hollywood parking lot in 2017 with just three childhood friends, some folding tables, and a fryer.
Michigan Man Narrowly Avoids Being Hit By Out of Control Truck
A 74-year-old man in Sterling Heights, Michigan, narrowly avoided a potentially deadly incident when a pickup truck crashed into his home on Friday evening. Raad Herfi was sitting on his front porch, deeply focused on a game on his phone, when the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. Herfi recounted hearing...
Ohio’s Oldest Town Is Amongst America’s Most Difficult To Pronounce
Every state in the United States has those towns, streets, buildings, landmarks, and other significant things with weird names. Each region of the country speaks in a different way than the others but also each state may have different slang than the others. And it doesn't stop there, there are often different diction and rhetorics used in different cities inside each state.
Three Shipwrecks in Thunder Bay: Alpena County, Michigan
Alpena’s Thunder Bay is home to the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which claims there are approximately 100 shipwrecks in the vicinity (I would not be surprised if there were more). Many of these shipwrecks welcome divers to explore and take images – just leave everything intact. Do not...
Was a Real Wolverine Ever Seen in the Town of Wolverine, Michigan?
Was a wolverine ever seen in the town of Wolverine, Michigan?. The area now called 'Wolverine' was settled in 1874 by Jacob Shook. In 1881 it was platted and named 'Torrey' but given a post office named 'Wolverine'. Why 'Wolverine'? Because it was the state animal, with the word believed to have been originated in the 1830s.
Tour This Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Michigan Mansion For Sale in Birmingham
A stunning home in beautiful Birmingham, Michigan has gone on the market for the first time, with an asking price of nearly $13 million. The late Frank Lloyd Wright did not design the home, however, it's quite obvious in the pictures below that the architect took a lot of inspiration from the famous designer and paid homage to him in nearly every inch of its 13,408 square feet.
This Missing Michigan Man’s Story May Prove Aliens or Time Portals May Exist
There is a lot of mystery in the state of Michigan, and our urban legends are known throughout the country. But there are some things that have happened in our state that is beyond imagination and is impossible to explain. Many of these stories have been featured on recent shows, like the UFOs over Lake Michigan episode of Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix.
Former Lumber Magnate’s Private Island for Sale in Northern Michigan
Ever thought about owning a home on an island? What about owning an entire island? Your dream could come true with this stunning island that's currently up for sale in Northern Michigan. The island is named "Loud Island", not because of the noise, but because lumber magnate Edward F. Loud...
Michigan Has Its First Japanese Cheesecake Store And I Don’t Know If I Can Handle It
There are some desserts out there that are just another league ahead of others. When it comes to dessert, there’s quite a leap from eating a scoop of ice cream to eating a cannoli. There is an elite class of desserts that deserve special recognition and one of them is Japanese cheesecake. this fluffy delectable dessert is probably one of the sweetest things that you put in your mouth.
ALERT: Sam’s Club Policy Change Affects All Michigan Members
Sam's Club and Costco have been around for decades and have slowly changed the shopping world over the years. Both stores are wholesale institutions that provide their customers will large quantities of items for affordable prices. The gag is that you have to purchase a membership that you either pay yearly to monthly to have access to their inventory.
Michigan Will Observe New Holiday to Honor Blue Star Mothers
An organization that got its start in Flint, Michigan in 1942 is finally getting an official holiday. The new state holiday will honor mothers of men and women who serve our country. On Monday (7/8), Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill that designates February 1 as 'Blue Star Mothers Day.'
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