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Get Ready Michigan, More Changes Coming to Your Netflix Subscription
If you're tired of streaming platforms making changes to their subscription plans, you're not the only one. Michigan residents will now have to endure yet another change coming to Netflix. While it's not a huge change, it could affect millions of subscribers. Many Michigan Netflix customers are still trying to...
Bruce Springsteen Is Now a Billionaire
Bruce Springsteen is now a billionaire. According to a “conservative” Forbes estimate, the Boss is worth $1.1 billion. Springsteen has had a lucrative last few years. In December of 2021, he sold both his masters to Sony Music and his publishing to Sony Music Publishing in a deal that earned him in the vicinity of $500 million.
Metamora’s $4.6M Home is a Jaw-Dropping Marvel
We've shared countless homes here over the years, but there is just something about this Lapper County gem that sets it apart — maybe it's the rustic charm and the peaceful vibe of this $4.6M log home. This amazing property sits on over 80 acres of private land in...
20 Things Michigan Doesn’t Need More Of
When it comes to the great state of Michigan, I think it's pretty awesome already. There are so many places to go and things to do. If you want an awesome museum, we have one in The Henry Ford. If you want picturesque views of nature, you can take a trip to Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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.
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.
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.
You Might Want To Think Twice Before Parking Here In Grand Rapids
I love taking my dogs Benny and Paddy on walks. It's good for them to get exercise and stimulation from all the smells, and it gives me a chance to clear my brain from a hectic workday. While on these walks around Grand Rapids I often check out beautiful homes...
Prince Documentary ‘Dead in the Water’ After Multiple Disputes
A six-part documentary series about the life and times of Prince was described as “dead in the water” as the fallout of his 2016 death without a will continued. A handful of reasons were reported to be behind Netflix dropping the project, including a battle over editorial control with the divided heirs of the musician’s estate.
The Smashing Pumpkins Announce New Album, ‘Aghori Mhori Mei’
The Smashing Pumpkins will release a new album titled Aghori Mhori Mei on Aug. 2. It will be the 13th album by the band and follows Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts, a triple record that was released in three parts. The final installment arrived in May 2023. According...
Damon Albarn Doesn’t Agree With Bob Dylan’s Phone Pouch Policy
For several years, Bob Dylan has banned cell phones from many of his concerts. Damon Albarn of Blur doesn't agree with this practice. "If you start banning things where does it end? I think you've just got to turn up and do your thing," he said in a recent interview with BBC. "People won't want to be on their phone if you're engaging with them correctly."
The Neil Young Song Inspired by Charles Manson
Before he was a convicted murderer, Charles Manson was an aspiring musician, who, at one point, rubbed shoulders with Neil Young. That was thanks to Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. Wilson and Manson had become friends in 1968, occasionally making music, hanging out with girls and experimenting with drugs, none of which would have raised too many eyebrows at that time, even if Manson appeared a bit more intense than other people around him.
Deep Purple, ‘=1′: Album Review
Since signing a new record deal 11 years ago, Deep Purple has found new life in a career that seemed to have bottomed out at the turn of the century. The move coincided with the band's affiliation with veteran hard-rock producer Bob Ezrin, who's produced the band's past five albums, including 2020 highlight Whoosh! and =1, the 23rd LP of a six-decade run that now includes more than a dozen members among its ranks.
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.
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