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This is the Funniest Thing Happening on Lansing’s Subreddit
As a resident of Lansing, I think one of the best things that you could do for some good laughs is to join the Lansing subreddit. There is something particularly hilarious happening, and it all has to do with the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge. For those not from the Lansing area,...
Frank Zappa’s ‘Apostrophe’ Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Box
Frank Zappa's only Top 10 album, 1974's Apostrophe ('), will be released as a six-disc set for its 50th anniversary later this summer. The expanded reissue - which includes the original album remastered as well as live tracks and session rarities from the era - will be released on Sept. 13.
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...
How the Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Helped the Police Rethink Their Past
Stewart Copeland said the Beatles’ movie Get Back led the Police to re-evaluate their past – and that’s why 1983 album Synchronicity will return in a 6-disc box set on July 26. The drummer, along with former colleagues Sting and Andy Summers, have often discussed their interpersonal...
Michael McDonald Selling Santa Barbara Home for $4.6 Million
If you happen to have been looking for a bright, open-concept home just a short drive from the beach, Michael McDonald has just the place for you. The singer is selling his Santa Barbara house for $4.6 million. Glancing at the home's online listing, you might not think two bedrooms...
Ladies Check Your Tampons For Toxic Metals
You would think tampon makers would make sure their products are free of toxic metals but over a dozen brands tested say otherwise. Is Tampon Safety Being Overlooked by Companies Who Make the Products?. First, I will say that I know nothing about tampons other than women use them in...
Top 10 Willie Nelson Songs
With more than six decades of making music, and more than 100 albums released during that time, it's not easy paring down to Willie Nelson's most essential tracks. And no discussion of the country legend's career is complete without a survey of his best, and often genre-bending albums, including 1975's career-boosting Red Headed Stranger and the 1978 American Songbook milestone Stardust.
Revisiting Michigan’s Worst Flood: The Great Log Jam of 1883
As Hurricane Beryl rains down on Michigan, much of West MI is under a flood watch sustained rainfall is suspected throughout the Midwest. Since making landfall as a category 1 hurricane, Beryl has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. However, that has not stopped it from dumping nearly 6 inches of rain across parts of the state.
How Seth Rogen Was Bemused by Grateful Dead Fans, Then Became One
Seth Rogen told a TV audience that he’d been bemused when he first encountered Grateful Dead fans in Las Vegas – but later that night became one of them. During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Rogen reminisced with guest host Kathryn Hahn about the time they were in Sin City, working on upcoming comedy series The Studio. The two-week visit coincided with one of Dead & Company’s residency shows at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Careful! Some Most Dangerous Intersections in Michigan are Here!
Car crashes seem to be a part of life here in Michigan. We all hope that it is the other guy and not us, but, regardless, they happen. There are some spots, intersections, that are more dangerous than others around the state. Detroit, as expected, would have the most. There...
Sammy Hagar: ‘This Is the Thank You Tour’ for Van Halen Fans
Sammy Hagar knows it can be frustrating being a Van Halen fan. That's why he's offering up this summer's Best of All Worlds trek as a reward for their patience. "This is the 'thank you' tour, for all of the fans who followed us for all of those years and have been waiting 20 years for some other kind of a reunion -- my era, anyway, for sure," he tells UCR.
Michigan is Home to One of the Best Chocolate Shops in America
America recently voted on the best independently owned chocolate shops in America and Michigan came out looking delicious. USA Today publishes reader's choice polls in many different categories every year. They just published their 'Best Chocolate Shops in America' poll for 2024. I'm going to assume that this was a very popular poll. I've never met a person that doesn't love chocolate. Here's how USA Today comes up with the finalists,
The Bridge View Exit in Northern Michigan Leads to Nowhere and Everything
Exit 343 on Interstate 75 in Michigan could be considered an exit to nowhere. There is no highway, no connection to anyplace other than an amazing view of the Mackinac Bridge and the Straits of Mackinac, that makes this exit to nowhere truly everything that's great about Michigan. The exit...
Tim, Tom, and Eddie: Celebrity Mural on a Detroit Corner
As you drive down E. Grand Boulevard in Detroit and reach where it intersects with Beaubien Street, you may want to take notice of an old brick building next to a shut down and deserted gas station. On the wall is artwork that online maps refer to as the “Robocop Mural”.
U.S. Postal Service is Raising the Price of Stamps, Really?
Fewer people are using the U.S. Postal Service and instead of lowering prices to lure consumers to come back, they have decided to raise the price of stamps. I have been a fan of the U.S. Postal Service since I was a kid. When I entered the music business the post office was my best friend. I sent demos and promo kits all over the world. We shipped our music and merch globally through the postal service because it was cheap and reliable.
This 90 Year Old Diner In Michigan Sells The Best Burgers You’ll Ever Eat
There’s something about a well-made cheeseburger that really makes you feel like a true American. Over the years I have had the pleasure of going to so many great local restaurants and trying some incredible burgers with the help of the community speaking up for these great family-owned restaurants.
Coincidence or More? Hurricane Beryl on Same Path As Solar Eclipse
I wrote extensively about the solar eclipse a chunk of America experienced this past April, so I spent quite a bit of time looking at maps showcasing the Path of Totality. I ended up mapping a route to a tiny town in Ohio that would be in the Path but was also out of the way of high traffic. It was a good time.
Hotel Stays Could Look Different In Michigan Very Soon
Staying in a hotel, even as an adult, never fails to make me feel a bit giddy. Something is exciting about going to sleep in a big, fancy, plush bed, and then waking up and running the shower water just a little too hot. I revel in the high shower pressure of a hotel shower.
A Look Inside an Abandoned Interurban Terminal: Detroit, Michigan
Before plane travel, during the automobile’s infancy, and along with train commutes, there were the interurban cars. Trolleys, streetcars...whatever you wanna call ‘em. Beginning in the late 1800s, the southern part of Michigan had extensive interurban systems, which connected to major cities and plenty of our small towns. With Michigan, the states of Ohio and Indiana helped combine a total of 5,604 miles of interurban travel – Michigan alone having 981 miles.
Massive Recall For Kids’ Bikes in Michigan Due Injuries
If your little one has been cruising around on a bike recently, you might want to double-check its make and model. Thousands of kids' bicycles are being recalled due to a potential risk of injury. Thousands of bikes sold by REI across this country including here in Michigan are being...
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