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Duff Beer in Michigan? Maybe The Simpsons Lived Here After All
This could be the missing link. For nearly 35 years America's favorite yellow family has made their home in the town of Springfield. However, exactly which of the 67 populated places in the U.S. named Springfield is the show referring to?. We do not know. Unfortunately, one of the longest-running...
Popular Michigan Tag Team Reportedly Signing with WWE
Wrestling is cool again. It's like the attitude era all over again with the way the business has changed over the last few years. Still, plenty of stars made their name in the years between. One such tag team was the Motor City Machine Guns. Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, both born in Michigan (Shelley in Detroit, Sabin in Pinckney), for the duo that has won championships pretty much everywhere in wrestling except the WWE.
August 2024 New Music Releases
With the first seven months of the year already in the books, which included album releases from Ye, Eminem, Future and more, things continue to heat up with more big-name releases in August. Big Sean Returns WIth Better Me Than You Album. It's been four years since we got an...
Michigan’s Capital City Appears Set to Vanish Its Remaining Brick-Lined Streets
There's a romantic old-timeyness to brick-lined streets. Many Michigan cities use them on select blocks of a showcased section of their downtowns - think Saginaw Street in downtown Flint - or in toney residential neighborhoods for both the aesthetic value and as a traffic calming device. In Lansing there are...
What Highway Number Will the New Gordie Howe Bridge Between Michigan and Canada Have?
Construction on the long anticipated international bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario is nearing completion. When done, it will add a new border crossing with the goal of alleviating some traffic congestion on the tunnel between the two nations. The question has come up around road enthusiasts as to what...
Big Sean Is an Amazing Rapper With Some Bad Luck That Is Hopefully Over
For the better part of the last two decades, Big Sean has been considered to be among the upper echelon of rappers in most circles. The Detroit MC has an innate ability to blend lyricism with a sound that appeals to the masses into a hit-producing formula. He's had more than two dozen songs land on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Furthermore, three of his five studio albums, 2011's Finally Famous, 2015's Dark Sky Paradise and 2017's I Decided have all reached platinum status. However, many believe that certain moments perceived as bad luck have held Sean back from achieving elite status in hip-hop.
50 Cent Takes Aim at Old Foes After Video Shows Ex-NYPD Officer Saying Rapper Never Cooperated with Authorities
50 Cent fires shots at some old foes after a video shows an ex-NYPD detective saying the rapper never cooperated with authorities. 50 Cent Responds After Ex-NYPD Detective Says He Never Cooperated. On Thursday (July 18), 50 Cent hopped on Instagram to share a video of an interview with ex-NYPD...
Is Most of Michigan’s Cash Really Tainted with Cocaine and Feces?
Have you ever had someone tell you to wash your hands after handling money? Well, after reading this article, you'll take that advice seriously from now on. We've always been told that money is the dirtiest thing we handle daily, but you won't believe just how contaminated it is. For...
Here’s What Michiganders Need to Know About “Skeeter Syndrome”
If you live in Michigan and you've spent any time outdoors this summer, you've probably been bitten by a mosquito or two. Or if you're anything like me, several dozen. Most people tend to get itchy around the bite area, but if you have a particularly bad reaction, you might have Skeeter syndrome.
Lucky You! Here Are the 5 Most Luxurious Casinos in Michigan
Long since gone are the days where heading to a casino meant a trip to Las Vegas or Atlantic City. These days, casinos are legal in all but a handful of US states. Michigan's home to more than two dozen of them - most of them run by Native American tribes.
Latto Doesn’t Think It Would Make Sense to Go Against Ice Spice in a Rap Battle
Latto doesn't think it would make sense for Ice Spice to engage in a rap battle with her. Latto is prepping her new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, which is slated to drop next month. But many fans want to know if her beef with Ice Spice is real and if it will turn into a serious back-and-forth. On Friday (July 19), Billboard shared their latest cover story featuring Big Latto where she was asked if she would be down for a lyrical battle with the Bronx, N.Y. rapper.
Who Is Michael Rubin? – The Businessman Who parties With the Biggest Rappers
Michael Rubin has been spotted rubbing elbows with some of the biggest names in hip-hop over the years. For those wondering who he is, Rubin is a billionaire entrepreneur who has owned numerous lucrative businesses and is also the co-chair of Roc Nation's Reform Alliance non-profit organization. Who Is Michael...
Question! Is Detroit Really in Canada? One Person Thinks So!
Wait! Do some people really think Detroit is actually Canada?. Well, at times there is some confusion. After all Windsor, Ontario is right across the river and it's two way traffic between Windsor and Detroit all the time. And, if you're from another part of the U.S., let's say California,...
These Michigan Counties Are Larger than the Entire State of Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a quirky little state. Most elementary school students learn early on that it's the smallest state in the Union. It conversely once had the longest official name - "The State of Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations." However, the state officially dropped the suffix and is now officially just Rhode Island.
The 8 Biggest Complaints Michigan’s Grocery Stores Need Hear
Michigan's Grocery Stores Are Sucking the Joy Out of Shopping. There was a time that I found the act of making a list, walking the aisles, putting logically placed items into my cart, and unloading them at the checkout where a professional would scan and bag my groceries to be satisfying. Unfortunately, those days are gone, and based on your replies to "What is your biggest pet peeve about grocery shopping," we share many of the same gripes about the Michigan grocery store experience. In fact, I've put together your top 8 biggest complaints about the Michigan shopping experience, and I really hope the grocery stores read them.
Michigan Cities That Are Best (or Worst) For New Home Buyers
For a great many Americans yet to enter the housing market for the first time, it seems a near-impossible task to purchase a home. While everything is more expensive than ever, in all reality, plenty of people buy their first homes every year. For those fortunate enough to find themselves...
That You TCBY? 5 Restaurant Chains Ready To Make Big Comebacks In Michigan
When it comes to bygone chain restaurants, Michiganders would love to come back. The list is long and storied. Bill Knapps, Ground Round, Old Country Buffet, and Ponderosa are just a few places I'd like to enjoy one last meal. The good news, there are some chains you may have thought were gone forever that either making or poised for a comeback in Michigan.
Blueface Granted Probation Again in Las Vegas Shooting Case but Will Remain in Jail for Separate Probation Violation
Blueface is granted probation again for his Las Vegas shooting case, but will still remain in jail in California for a separate probation violation. Blueface Granted Probation in Las Vegas Shooting Case. On Tuesday (July 16), local news outlet 8 News Now reported that Clark County District Court Judge Kathleen...
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...
3 Good Things Ohio People Bring to Michigan
The rivalry between Michigan and Ohio goes back nearly 200 years. However, tens of thousands of Ohio natives are moving to Michigan. There are a few benefits for us Michiganders as we welcome the Buckeyes to a better state. We're not sure why but the number of people moving from...
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