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Small Towns Most Michiganders Don’t Know Exist
There are several small towns in Michigan that many Michiganders don't know exist. Test your small-town knowledge against other Michiganders here. The photo above represents what many small towns look like in Michigan. I grew up in the village of Holly located south of Flint and north of Detroit, but there are towns all over the state that are much smaller.
Lakefront Fairy Tale Home For Sale in Northern Michigan
It's not every day that a lakefront property in Michigan goes up for sale, let alone one that looks like it's straight out of a fairy tale. I absolutely love scrolling through Zillow as I scroll through social media. So when my husband came across this house on Facebook, he knew he had to send it my way. This house has to have some of the most interesting architecture I've ever seen.
New NBC Drama Will Be Set In Grosse Pointe: Details
Michigan is heading to the television spotlight once again. Following in the footsteps of such shows as Martin, Home Improvement, 8 Simple Rules, and most recently American Auto, a new show is heading our way set to have roots in the state. NBC is set to captivate audiences with a...
The Oldest Restaurant In Michigan Still Serving Up Delicious Food
Did anyone regret not listening to people when they would say -- enjoy it while you're young, because it sucks getting old -- and not listening to them? I sure do!. But some things just get better with age... why not food?. This Michigan Restaurant Is The Oldest. Next time...
Did You Know Michigan State Fair Has Cow Made of Butter?
I have been to the Michigan State Fair several times but never knew about one of the most popular attractions the "Butter Cow" carved from hundreds of pounds of butter. Growing up in Michigan, attending the state fair was a must as a kid. The rides, the fair food, the animals, and the entertainment are all fun for the whole family plus you learn stuff about your state.
Partnership formed to promote mass timber construction
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is teaming up with both Michigan State University and Michigan Tech University (MTU). According to a report by WLUC, the partnership was formed to help promote mass timber construction. “This relates to our mass timber facility that we are building in Newberry for...
There’s a U.S. Highway in Michigan That Actually Crosses Lake Michigan
You might be thinking to yourself, "well, that's dumb, of course I-75 crosses the Mackinac Straits, and joins the Upper and Lower Peninsula, that has to be it, right?" Well, there's a difference between an Interstate and a U.S. Highway. There's also a BIG difference between a Great Lake, and one of the Straits that connects them. No, this U.S. Highway touches four different states, including Michigan's lower Peninsula, and doesn't go through Indiana, or Illinois.
Michigan Gas Prices Climb by 10 Cents, Detroit Sees 11 Cent Rise as Regional Discrepancies Surface
Michigan residents are facing a surge in gas prices, with a recent increase averaging 10 cents from the previous week. The current price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $3.68 per gallon, a notable uptick of 14 cents compared to last month and an additional 17 cents from the same period in 2023. This price adjustment means that filling a standard 15-gallon tank now averages around $55, providing a slight economic reprieve of approximately $3 when compared to the peak prices experienced in August of last year. These figures were released by AAA-The Auto Club Group, as The Detroit News reported.
The 25 Most Common Surnames in Michigan
What's in a name is an old saying, but it's likely more relevant to your surname, or your last name. Most surnames are born out of centuries-old professions. For example, it's rather common knowledge that the last name Smith comes from families of blacksmiths and the like from way back in the day.
Cage the Elephant to play 2 Michigan shows in 2024
Indie rock band Cage the Elephant is stopping in Michigan twice in less than a month. See them live in either Grand Rapids or Detroit for as low as $20 per ticket. Compare prices on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Cage the Elephant is known for their alternative/indie sound...
Warning! Another Deadly Virus May be Coming to Michigan!
Yesterday I wrote about possible measles cases spreading in Michigan. And it seems as if this disease stuff won't let up because here comes another warning!. Yikes! Now we are getting another disease warning from the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And this warning is about the world's deadliest creature spreading a potentially deadly disease.
Michigan react to Biden exit, Harris endorsement
(The Center Square) – In the less than 24 hours since President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, numerous Michigan leaders have raced to express their thoughts. As of Monday morning, many Michigan Democrats have not wholly endorsed Biden’s pick of Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement for as the nominee. Both U.S. Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow; U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell,...
These 10 Places In Michigan Are Constantly Mispronounced
Whether you're a local or not, if you look at a map of Michigan there are plenty of city names that may make you double-take. Some town names like Bath, Coldwater, and Hell are pronounced exactly like the thing in your bathroom, the water in said thing, or the dreaded place 6 feet under. Meanwhile, some towns like Gaylord are deceptively difficult (more on Gaylord later).
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