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4th of July Fireworks as Seen from the Rooftop of an Abandoned Detroit Warehouse
This past 4th of July, a group of kids from Detroit entered an abandoned warehouse in Detroit with a load of commercial fireworks in tow. They went up the stairs and onto the rooftop to have their own fireworks display. What they also got was a great view of Detroit’s Independence Day fireworks program.
Michigan Is About To Be Invaded By Pirates…Again
Normally, when you think of pirates, you think of swashbuckling buccaneers sailing the high seas and plundering British in Spanish ships. The beginnings of our country had many reputable privateers that turned into pirates, but many people may not realize that Michigan also had their fair share of Pirates. People...
The Two Michigan Ghost Towns Furthermost from the Ohio Border
These two old U.P. ghost towns get confused with each other, because they look so similar – they are only one mile apart from each other, down the abandoned railroad tracks. The sites of the former communities of Junet and Montreal are in Gogebic County, close to the Wisconsin border at the furthermost region of the landlocked part of the state (Isle Royale is not included).
Detroit Red Wings ‘Al The Octopus’ May not be for Sale After All
Update: Al's status has been changed to "pending" on Facebook Marketplace. The owner updated the listing saying:. THIS IS NOT SOLD, BUT I MIGHT HAVE FOUND A WAY TO KEEP IT. AND BRING IT TO WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE NEXT SUMMER, hopefully. (I will relist it, if I have to in August. Hopefully not)
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Announces Loss of Their ‘Captain’
For decades, the Shepler name has been synonymous with summer in Michigan, evoking images of sun-drenched days and beautiful memories on Mackinac Island. Now, we heavy hearts we learn the man who was the Captain of 'making memories' for so many of us has passed away. Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry...
Know Before You Go: Road Closures Coming Ahead of Trump/Vance Rally in Grand Rapids
Former President Donald Trump and his vice presidential running mate JD Vance will be in Grand Rapids for a rally at Van Andel Arena on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Ahead of the visit, the City of Grand Rapids is advising residents that there will be several road closures around the city because of the event.
The Pop Star Gary Holt Says Is ‘Overrated’ + the One He ‘Loves’
Slayer's Gary Holt shared his affinity for pop music during a recent appearance on the Scandalous podcast, and he definitely has a preference when it comes to two of the genres biggest names - Taylor Swift and Beyonce!. Gary Holt Defends Taylor Swift. You can add the Slayer and Exodus...
Discover Serenity: Private Island Retreat For Sale In Northern Michigan
Not going to lie, escaping to a private island sounds pretty great right about now... and this one for sale Up North looks like an incredible gem!. The private island is nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan, just east of Gaylord on Big Lake. The all-sports lake is described as deep, clean, and spring-fed.
Dorothy Screams on Heavy New Country-Infused Song ‘Mud’
Dorothy screams like hell in her heavy new country-infused song "Mud." The singer is known for her powerful vocals, but you've definitely never heard them like this before. The track is the first from her upcoming fourth studio album, which will serve as the follow-up to 2022's Gifts From the Holy Ghost.
20 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (July 12-18, 2024)
The concert industry is alive and well, with 20 new rock and metal tours announced this past week. In addition, you'll also find a number of festivals, residencies and specialty shows for bands booked as well. This week, we saw new tour legs added for such name acts as The...
Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass Deletes Apology Post About Controversial Trump Comment
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass has deleted his post in which he apologized for an "improvised" line onstage the day after the assassination attempt on U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Originally shared on Instagram, the musician's feed (at the time of publication) shows two reel posts since the apology was first...
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Where to Find the Cheapest and Most Expensive Michigan Taco Bell Locations
I'm not afraid to admit that I'm a diehard Taco Bell fan girl. I cheered when they brought back the Mexican Pizzas, and I have a favorite location that I always stop at to get my Baja Blast fix. (It's the one in Wayland right off 131.) But, I only recently learned that not every Taco Bell location charges the same prices for your favorite menu items.
How Well Do You Know Free Beer and Hot Wings…Continued!
Today, Free Beer did a spur-of-the-moment game where we quizzed a bunch of you on how well you know the shows, with questions ranging from "Do you think Maitlynn could change a tire?" to "Collectively, how many sex toys do you think the show has?". Turns out we have 25...
The Future of the Belknap Lookout Park’s ‘Death Stairs’
Stairs are everywhere. They may be in your home, at work, or your gym (I'm counting the stair-stepper, I have "climbed" those stairs for hours). I was recently in Boston, Massachusetts with some friends, and we unintentionally signed ourselves up to climb nearly 300 very steep stairs inside the Bunker Hill Monument. The view was great but getting up and down...not so much.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Off to a Great Start: Peek Inside This Michigan Home Where Derek Jeter Grew Up
Maybe West Michigan doesn't get all the credit, but baseball hall-of-famer Derek Jeter certainly got a great start in life, growing up in this modest Mitten-State bungalow. Derek Jeter's family had high expectations for him as he was growing up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. His parents insisted that he sign a 'good behavior contract' every year. That code of ethics carried him through his longtime career with the New York Yankees and followed him into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Sure, there was that little incident in 2010 that put a chink in Jeter's reputation, but nobody's perfect, right?)
Experience Unique Dining in the Most Northern Part of Michigan
It truly is a unique dining experience at this iconic restaurant that sits in the northernmost part of Michigan, overlooking the state's largest lake. It's a view that comes with glimpses of the harbor, where boats, ore freighters, and kayaks make their way through Lake Superior. It's hard to find...
Taking Photos at These Michigan Locations is Dangerous and Illegal
People take photos at these Michigan locations all the time but probably don't realize they are breaking the law by doing so. Not only is it against the law to take photos at these locations, but it's also extremely dangerous. Whether you want to take selfies, senior pics, band photos,...
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